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In 1999, Webvan, an online grocery delivery startup (us zamane ka zepto), was scaling at a breakneck pace. Backed by millions in venture capital, they expanded to multiple cities in the US, built massive warehouses, and hired hundreds of employees, a

Direct Investment from Foreign Vs Portfolio Investment ➩ FDI: Long-term growth through infrastructure and jobs. ➩ FPI: Quick capital inflows but volatile. ➩ FDI: Strengthens economic foundations. ➩ FPI: Boosts market liquidity but can be fickle.

Startups are celebrated, but twice as many failed last year. What do you think is the main reason? Is it poor planning, market fit, or leadership issues—or something deeper? Let me know your thoughts on why startups struggle and what can be done to t

Doodhwala, an Indian startup for milk and grocery delivery, failed due to several critical missteps. The company faced persistent 𝐧𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐰, with expenses exceeding revenues due to high operational costs and excessive marketi

Here’s a quick list of failed Indian startups: 1. Zilingo – Shut down due to financial mismanagement. 2. Fynd – Failed due to stiff competition and unsustainable profits. 3. Katerra India – Shutdown due to poor execution and market adaptation is

🚨 High Stakes of Senior Hires: How One Wrong Decision Can Damage Your Startup 🚨 In startups, every hire matters, especially early on. Senior roles carry higher risks: Cultural Disruption: Misfit leaders harm morale and team cohesion crucial for s

Exploring Venture Capital: Fueling Startup Growth Hello again, everyone! Today, let’s take a closer look at a powerful funding method that’s been behind some of the world’s most successful startups—Venture Capital (VC). If you’re aiming for rapid g

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴: 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮?🐼 Remember those SRK ads for Foodpanda in 2015-16? Founded in 2012 in Singapore, it quickly became a leading food delivery platform expanding rapidly in Asia by acquiring existing brands. In

Adani Group is planning to invest Rs 20,000 crore in setting up a super critical thermal power plant in Bihar, reported PTI. The announcement about this was made by Pranav Adani, Director, Adani Enterprises Ltd, at the Bihar Business Connect 2024.

It’s 100% viable to launch five products simultaneously if we have the capital to support it. However, it’s crucial to create a proper strategy to ensure we achieve ROI from these products. Even if we decide to shut down any product’s operations, the