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Governance Crisis at IndusInd Bank A series of red flags have shaken investor confidence in IndusInd Bank: 1. May 2021: 84,000 unauthorized microfinance loan disbursements due to a tech glitch. 2. 2023–24: Promoter pledging concerns arise; RBI lim

How to Find the Right Cofounder A cofounder isn’t just a partner; they’re someone who will share your highest highs, lowest lows, and sleepless nights. Define Your Non-Negotiables First Clarify what you need: Values alignment: Do they care about t

If you have no connections, build them. If you have no money, work, save, invest. If you have no friend, be a better person. If you have no talent, practice more. If you have no idea, walk more. If you have no confidence, commit more. If you ha

Why Startups Need Business Consultants: The Unseen Game-Changers Startups are fueled by passion and innovation, but even the brightest ideas hit roadblocks. Here’s why seasoned business consultants are *essential* for early-stage ventures: Avoi

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

From pushing carts to running a $3.4B cybersecurity firm. Brian Murphy didn’t just build ReliaQuest - he bet everything on it. – Left a stable job – Lost all initial deals in 40 days – Took a second mortgage, maxed out credit cards – Didn’t p

How VC Is Evolving - Just Like Companies Screening CVs.. 📈 Remember when companies started using AI to screen resumes before HR ever looked at them? Now, VCs are doing the same with pitch decks. Before a VC partner sees anything, AI tools are a

Employers, beware of these 7 red flags that indicate poor leadership skills: 1.⁠ ⁠Inability to Empower Others ↳ Leaders who micromanage or fail to delegate show insecurity and undermine their team's confidence. 2.⁠ ⁠Failure to Provide Feedback ↳

Always know what you’re looking for when going to an investor for your fundraise. While negotiations are inevitable. We need the founders to be aware of what their company is worth, if you come to pitch with no clear ask in mind that’s usually a red