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Why do YC startups raise more money than others Because YC is the IIT of startups, and we all know how desi investors love a shiny "tagline" over actual substance. The moment you're YC-backed, VCs throw money at you Here’s why: 1. Branding Flex

🚨 Hiring isn't delegation. Hiring isn't a system. 🚨 Most leaders fall into the trap: If I hire someone, the problem will go away. But scaling isn’t about adding people it’s about building REPEATABLE MACHINES Here’s the brutal truth:

Looking to fund your startup but not sure where to start? This guide lays out 8 smart ways to finance your venture—beyond just venture capital. Whether you’re an early-stage founder or scaling up, there’s an option that fits. You can go for venture c

Most Indian Founders Don’t Build Startups. They Build Investor Bait. Let’s be honest: → You’re not building for users. → You’re building for pitch decks. → You’re designing “TAM” not “Retention.” We’ve glamorized funding so hard, we forgot: VCs f

Yesterday I met someone who was 19. Reminded me of myself - young, ambitious, rebellious, and with no direction. Here are 5 helpful lessons I’ve learned the hard way since that age 1. Passion is great, but direction is key. Aim that fire towards

The Harsh Reality of Venture Capital: Recently, I spoke with a founder who had a fantastic business idea, but he was struggling to secure venture capital funding. Got myself thinking: why do some great ideas never get the backing they need? The tr

Bangalore's Silicon Nightmare; Is it becoming a valley of Broken Dreams? Bangalore, the so-called "Silicon Valley of India" is more like a silicon dumpster fire. The city's crumbling infrastructure can't keep up with the brain drain of techies and m

When A VC firm is investing capital in your startup, how much money do they expect in return? I was having a talk with a very senior VC recently, I asked him the same question. He gave me the following data: Pre-seed/seed - 100x returns Series A -

10 Silent Signals Investors Aren't Interested in Your Startup: 1. No Tough Questions– Passive agreement means they're not engaged. Real interest comes with challenging your pitch. 2. Lack of Improvement Feedback– Interested investors want you to su

Ever struggled to find your way in a College Campus or Zoo? That’s where InnerMap comes in. But Kartikey Mittal raised a good point: what if people stop needing the app once they know the layout? Here are some potential solutions: 1. Expanded Featu