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Do individuals from IIT or IIM have a higher chance of building a successful startup compared to those from Tier 3 colleges?

Day 3 of The Startup Mafia Series: The IIT & IIM Startup Pipeline – Why They Keep Winning The startup world loves the idea of the self-made founder—someone with nothing but an idea, grinding their way to success. But in India, there’s an open secre

In India, 90% of startup funding goes to IIT & IIM founders. If you're not from these institutes, you're pitching with one hand tied. Talent is everywhere. Opportunity shouldn't be limited to a degree. It's time we bet on ideas, not institutions. #

Probably a controversial statement! Is it really necessary for startups to focus only on IITs and NITs for campus hires? I came across many scenarios where kids from engineering colleges like VIT and Other good colleges excelling in their jobs while

Ego Marketing: How to Use Pride to Power Your Brand Everyone likes to feel important, and that’s where ego marketing comes in. It’s about tapping into the human desire for recognition, validation, status and belonging. Here’s how it works: 1. Highlig

Day 5 of The Startup Mafia Series: Inside the Indian Startup Mafia – The Exclusive Circles That Control the Industry Every industry has gatekeepers. People who decide who gets in, who gets funded, and who wins. The Indian startup ecosystem is no di

Day 4 of The Startup Mafia Series: The Hidden Power of Networks – Why Who You Know Matters More Than What You Know The world tells you that success comes from hard work and intelligence. But if that were true, why do the same people from the same n

Day 6 of The Startup Mafia Series: How Top Founders Get Investors Before Everyone Else Most people think raising money is about having a great idea. But if that were true, why do some founders raise millions before even launching, while others stru

Day 8 of The Startup Mafia Series: How to Build Your Own "Startup Mafia" Even Without a Fancy Degree If you’re not from IIT, IIM, or YC, does that mean you’ll never succeed in startups? No. But it does mean you’ll have to build your own network fro

I’m not a techie. I’m not from IIT or IIM. But I’ve built people. I’ve built trust where there was burnout. I’ve built systems in chaos. In HR and in the community space, I’ve sat with founders in breakdowns and interns in self-doubt. I’ve seen star