Glimpses from Biggest Entrepreneurship Conclave in Delhi/NCR
NEW DELHI: The Delhi Chapter of Headstart Network Foundation last week celebrated 125th edition of Startup Saturday, their flagship initiative, that happens across multiple Indian cities on the 2nd Saturday of every month, on a particular theme which typically includes expert talks on a focused subject, panel discussions, startup pitches and demos.
While Delhi Chapter has been in existence for more...
Financial Wisdom: When It Comes To Money, Moms Know Best!
By Hena Mehta
I’m often asked what inspired me to start Basis, a platform that powers personal finance for women.
While there are plenty of rational economic reasons, there’s also a completely emotional one – my mom.
She taught my sister and me the value of independence, financial or otherwise.
I inherited my feminist streak from her, and everything she instilled in me has...
Our Startup Journey with Peanut Butter in India: Alpino Co-founder
By Chetan Kanani
With an unfortunate nutritional status, a large portion of the population in India lacks proper nutrition, hence resulting into malnutrition.
While the Indian consumer remained unaware of the existence and benefits of Peanut Butter, we six friends from college came together to contribute to the better health of the society.
Me along with Priyank Vora, Hiren Sheta,...
A Timeline: Highs & Lows of Life of Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg
Mark Zuckerberg first appeared on Forbes Billionaires list in 2008 with a net worth of $1.5 billion. He has come a long way up the ranks since then, but it hasn’t come without controversy.
As the CEO of Facebook, he can be credited for creating a social network that has more monthly active users than the population of any single...
How CEOs Earn Annual Pay of Average Employee In One Week
A new study reveals how much CEOs earn in comparison their employees on average.
It found that it takes less than a day for an entertainment and media CEO to earn an employees’ annual salary.
However, the technology industry is leading the way with the ratio of CEO to employee’s pay at 52:1.
Research shows that the average pay gap between...
Making a PPT? 3 tips to choose right images to reinforce your message
By Henrik Bergqvist
Choosing the right images for a business presentation can be tricky, and there are simply too many variables to be able to list all the dos and don’ts in just a few words.
However, there are a few simple guidelines that can be very helpful for any presenter when looking for impactful presentation images.
There are three key things,...
Thailand could be next hotbed of tech startups in SE Asia: Techsauce Founder
Oranuch Lerdsuwankij, also known as 'Mimee' is the brainchild behind Techsauce Global Summit, South East Asia’s largest tech conference. The event, now in its third year, takes place at Bangkok from the 19th to the 20th of June.
A youthful female entrepreneur and advocate of women in tech, Mimee always wanted to start her own business.
Before realising her dream to establish...
Hiring For Your Startup? 5 Outdated Qs You Should Avoid!
By Emily Heaslip
The first recorded job interview in history took place in 1921, when Thomas Edison designed a written test to help evaluate a candidate’s knowledge. Since then, not a lot has changed.
Recruiters have been submitting candidates to the same tired set of interview questions for decades. Interviews have become less about finding the best candidate for the role, and more...
All About Investing in Penny Stocks
By Holly D Johnson
It’s easy to get sticker shock when you realize just how expensive popular stocks have become. Investing in Amazon or Google’s parent company, Alphabet, might cost you all your money to only buy one share, after all. Not everyone has the means — or the nerve — to invest so much money into a single investment.
What...
Entrepreneurs & Startup Ecosystems Share Symbiotic Relationships
By Shrijay Seth
Nothing exists in isolation. Observe any ecosystem on the planet and you will observe how the constituents collectively contribute to each other’s existence and how inter-dependence is a core element.
This principle of collaboration and inter-dependence extends to other ecosystems too! Take for example a StartUp ecosystem that typically includes the following:
- Entrepreneurs, VCs
- Early Adopters,...
How many days would it take you to earn your CEO’s daily salary?
Sponsored By: RS Components
Working in the technology industry is arguably the most exciting of all sectors due to its immensely rapid pace.
The sector is constantly pushing for innovation and to make processes quicker, faster and more efficient.
Not only is the tech industry appealing because of the inspiring developments taking place every day, but the sector also provides a good...
Which are the biggest business hubs in the US: A Study
Sponsored Post: By RS Components
The Fortune 500 profiles the top global companies around the world - not only are the companies always very high in revenue but they also employ lots of people.
This means they have to be based in certain locations that cater to said employees to live and have a base. So, where do the likes of...
Why entrepreneurs should learn the art of detachment from their startups
By Major Sunil Shetty, SM (Retd)
The Indian corporate world had a lot to think, analyse and talk about, through the month of March as multiple corporate events unfolded, during the period, with subtle but inescapable messages for entrepreneurs.
The events included a boardroom battle, for control, in an airlines company, a hostile take-over bid of an IT company – in...
Infographic: What Is The Biggest Risk To Your Country’s Economy?
Sponsored Post: By RS Components
The economy of the globe and individual countries is always a hot talking point, with incidents both positive and negative, natural and man-made constantly evolving how it looks and how it is set to pan out in the future.
There are countless predictions over what will be the next biggest threat to our economy, from risk of...
What makes a good mentor-mentee relationship
By Prajakt Raut, Founder, Applyfi
The key role of a mentor is to provide experienced perspectives to help startup founders take better informed decisions.
A good mentor-mentee relationship can be game-changing for a startup, and therefore it is important that both – mentor and mentee – understand how they can make the engagement meaningful, productive, rewarding and fulfilling.
Mentoring is way beyond business...
Launching a global e-commerce startup? Here are the markets you should explore
The realm of e-commerce grows more and more with every passing year, with investors and entrepreneurs around the world cashing in on an array of products and industries. As the market begins to flood, where does opportunity sit in 2019?
UK-based fintech company Merchant Machine has released a survey which has gone in-depth to seek out the nations and industries...
