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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

Why IIT/IIM Founders Get Funded Easily—and How You Can Too Without That Background! It’s true, founders from IIT/IIM often get funding faster due to their networks and perceived credibility. But you don’t need a fancy degree to succeed. Here’s how y

IIT-BHU Named National Nodal Centre for EV Battery Research Under MAHA-EV Mission IIT-BHU Varanasi has been selected as one of seven nodal centres under India’s MAHA-EV Mission, receiving a ₹55 Cr grant to establish Te-MobiX (Tropical e-Mobility Ex

🚨 Elite Tag in Indian VC Ecosystem: A Double-Edged Sword? 🇮🇳💸 In India’s startup scene, one trend stands out: VCs’ obsession with elite tags🏷️—IITs, IIMs, and pedigrees over potential. Investors often rush to fund even half-baked ideas💡 from “

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

Many founders are looking for pre-seed funding at the ideation stage. If you're one of them, incubators can be a great place to start! They provide funding, mentorship, and resources to help you turn your idea into a viable business. 📌 List of Nota

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

Left job at Google to build a 21,500 CR company. 1. After graduating from IIT Kanpur, Rahul Garg started at Google Asia, leading the AdX business. Despite a thriving career, he saw inefficiencies in India's industrial procurement—fragmented supply c

Went to IIT, left his US job and built a 20,000 CR renewable energy company in India. 1. After completing his Civil Engineering from IIT Delhi and an MBA from IIM Calcutta, Sumant Sinha worked with Tata Administrative Services as a management consul