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Most people don’t fail because their idea is bad. They fail because they quit too early. Do you agree — or is this just startup fairy-tale talk?” “I’m convinced that about half of what separates the successful entrepreneurs from the non-successful

I think Securing investment can be challenging for non-IIT alumni, as they may lack the established networks and credibility of IIT graduates. However, a strong business model, clear market potential, and demonstrated traction can help attract invest

So the TAM should be nearly complete India or 3/4 of the world population. All below shitty startups got the massive funding based on the TAM game. 💩Koo 💩Eloelo 💩Hunch 💩Fluttr VCs no longer look at the problem. It's the crowd game now. T

What VCs say vs What they mean: 1) “Come back after traction” = We want proof without risk. 2) “We love the team” = The idea is meh, but you seem cool. 3) “Let’s stay in touch” = Probably never gonna happen unless you blow up. Drop your favorite

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

Studying India's rapidly evolving VC landscape & have some hypotheses on its future: 1. Cold outreach deals? With startups outpacing VCs, cold outreach may rise, pushing VCs to better evaluate pitches.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ 2. Deal sourcing shake-up?

🚀 Join StartupExpo 2025 – Showcase Your Startup at Udgam! Be part of StartupExpo 2025, the premier event of Udgam, North-East India’s largest entrepreneurship summit hosted by IIT Guwahati. Elevate your startup, connect with industry leaders, and c

Last week, news broke that India's former Defence Secretary launched his VC fund, Mount Tech Growth Fund. The first fund, named Kavachh, is expected to be ~₹500 Cr, supporting Defence Tech startups. ⏭️Demand for Defence Technology seems to be on t

Look at this man. He disrupted a $1 trillion industry. Was feared by Elon Musk. Built a company valued at $34 billion. But now he’s in prison for running one of the biggest scams in history. Here’s the full story: Trevor Milton wasn’t born into

🚀 Looking for a Technical Co-founder (Side Hustle Project) I’m a non-coder with a clear idea for a job platform. I’ve refined the flow and business side, but I need a technical co-founder who can: 🔹 Build the MVP 🔹 Join me in approaching VCs/ange