In the Indian startup ecosystem, the biggest hurdle isnโt talent or ideas, itโs the mindset of most investors. The focus remains heavily capital-oriented, not innovation-driven. Instead of backing disruptive ideas with long-term potential, many investors chase short-term returns and copy-paste models that have worked in the West. Whatโs even more disheartening is that a large portion of these investors are foreigners. This creates a scenario where India's innovation is being steered and scaled by those who may not deeply understand or care about the local context, but are simply looking for exits and multiples. The irony? We celebrate unicorn valuations, but ignore the fact that true innovation often dies early in India due to lack of patience and vision from investors. If we want India to become a product nation and not just a service hub, we need patient capital, innovation-first investors, and trust in Indian ingenuity.
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