A mindset shift Indian VCs really need:
Aravind Srinivas, CEO of Perplexity AI, nailed it —
“95% of my investments may fail, but the 5% that succeed will return 100x or even 1000x.”
This is exactly how innovation happens.
Unfortunately, this kind
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Hey I am on Medial • 1m
There’s a reason India hasn't produced its own OpenAI or SpaceX yet. Too many VCs optimizing for short-term exits instead of generational impact.
VC firms and angel networks are quietly collapsing — and it’s not just a funding winter.
Over the past 18–24 months, we’ve seen a deep correction.
Too much capital was deployed in 2021–22 with too little diligence — pitch decks with no product, no
Exciting news for India’s startup ecosystem!
For the first time, the central government is set to allocate a dedicated corpus to the Small Industries Development Bank of India (Sidbi) to oversee a fund of funds focused on secondary transactions.
Wh
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Jagan raj
Founder & CEO of Tec... • 4m
Golden Nugget for Entrepreneurs
In my POV, loans are ideal for early-stage businesses to build progress before pitching to VC, but remember, loans come with risk:
• Loans help you establish your business, manage cash flow, and achieve short-term
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Siddhant Soni
Hey I am on Medial • 1y
Most often I am seeing that many college students are picking up, beverage, food and clothing industry for doing their startup, so is there any reason why this category is getting exciting for college student?
According to me these industries are ve
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Kumar Rohit
Building htraction • 1m
💰 Gold Isn't Always Golden: A Look at Past Corrections in INR 🇮🇳
Gold has long been considered a safe haven, but even the most reliable assets see their fair share of corrections. 📉 Here's a quick look at some major dips in gold prices in India o
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Sajin
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Foundation • 9m
Are we investing in the wrong direction?
Should the Indian Government support or invest in Industry 4.0 fields like Hardtech, AI, Biotech, Robotics, etc?
These fields drives innovation globally and builds a high skilled workforce
Investing in th
Focus – The Most Underrated Skill of an Entrepreneur
"He's the most remarkably focused person on Earth." – Larry Ellison on Steve Jobs
Not just Steve Jobs—take Elon, Zuck, Gates... everyone is remarkably focused.
Sounds simple?
The challeng
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Vishu Bheda
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Medial • 1m
𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗔𝗜.
𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗮 $𝟯𝟬𝟬𝗕 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.
In 2015, OpenAI was born as a non-profit AI lab.
Its mission?
Build safe, powerful AI for the benef
VC Funding: Sweet Devil 😈?
VCs throw money at you, but at what cost?
1. You started as a BIG BOSS now you’re an employee in your own company.
2. Investors get board seats due to which your plan and decision may not align with theirs.
3. VCs don
In the Indian startup ecosystem, the biggest hurdle isn’t talent or ideas, it’s the mindset of most investors. The focus remains heavily capital-oriented, not innovation-driven. Instead of backing disruptive ideas with long-term potential, many inves