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India’s startup pitch: ‘We are solving for Bharat!’ VCs: ‘Great! But will this scale in Silicon Valley?’ Why do we hustle for global approval when our real market is right here? Are we chasing dollars or missing sense? 🤔 Let’s unpack this paradox

Marc Andreessen on what VCs look for in startups. Venture capital is all about finding startups that stand out. Of the 4,000 startups looking for funding each year, only 200 get backed by top VCs, and just 15 grow to $100M+ in revenue. These 15

Why India's Real Unicorns Don’t Chase Fame, They Build Fixes Everyone's chasing valuations. But India's smartest startups? They chase problems. Let me explain: In 2025, we’re seeing a quiet trend. Startups aren’t selling “cool”. They’re selling

Zomato & Swiggy just got a “RAPID” competitor. And it’s not who you’d expect.” Rapido — the bike taxi giant — is now entering food delivery and they’re not just testing the waters…They’re diving in with a zero-commission model. Yes, ZERO. While re

Every funding round tells a story.
 Not just of product-market fit, but of founder-market fit. 
Not just of capital raised, but conviction earned. Look closer and you’ll see the patterns: 1) AI startups aren’t raising because they’re AI. They’re ra

Education isn't broken; attention is. While YouTube and AI revolutionize learning, edtech startups like Byju's, Stoa, and Blulearn are chasing mirages. The real challenge? Sparking curiosity in a world of endless distractions. True innovation l

Do you invest all your savings into Fixed Deposits? Big mistake, read more Fixed Deposits (FDs) have been a staple of Indian households for decades, but how do they fit into a modern investment portfolio? Let’s break it down: 🔹 Not a Growth Asset

DROPPED OUT OF COLLEGE TO BUILD A STARTUP ✌️ Cliché wannabe founder story, right? But this wasn’t about chasing a dream — it was about urgency. 💡 1 in 5 women in India has PCOS, but 70% don’t know it. 💡 50% of Indian women suffer from anemia. 💡

"Pakoda VC" is now a trend & I can understand why! It's India's broken system The numbers tell a grim story: middle-class incomes are shrinking as inflation (~6%) outpaces wage growth (~4%). While labor participation has risen to 60%, most new worke

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