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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

🚨 Doctors Raise a Bold Question: Should IITians Be Mandated to Serve India Like MBBS Grads? 🇮🇳 In India, MBBS students from government colleges are often bound by service bonds, requiring them to work in rural or underserved areas post-graduation

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

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗩𝗖𝘀. Now? They chase accelerators first. In 2024, 𝟐𝟒% 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐔.𝐒. 𝐕𝐂 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐬 came from 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐮𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 like YC. That's nearly 𝟏 𝐢𝐧 𝟒 𝐕𝐂 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐬

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

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽? Pre-Funding Preparation Before approaching any investor, make sure you have: A clear business model A working prototype or MVP Market research & TAM (Total Addressab