As I write this brief article, I am wondering how to keep it short and simple. There is so much that I can go on about that this could potentially be a book. Maybe it will be some day in the future, when I have a white beard that looks like that of Gandalf, but […]
The Power of Travel: Photo by Ian Stauffer on Unsplash By venturing to different parts of the world, one gets to see various startup ecosystems. I got exposed to what is coming up in different parts of the world and also got to reflect on whether or not those sectors , products, or services would […]
Fitness comes in various forms. It can range from an evening walk, to yoga, pilates, calisthenics in the gym, or then playing a sport. The idea is to essentially ensure that one conditions their body to some form of exercise so that they can carry out daily activities without being fatigued or requiring extra energy. […]
Leadership is at the forefront of hacking growth in any organisation. Without solid leadership, the organisation is almost sure to fail. I remember that when I was studying at LSE, a professor of mine showed me his research which was work in progress at the time, but has now been published. The paper is titled […]
IT ALL BEGINS WITH VALUATION What is evident from everything discussed so far is that the primary decision to exit entirely depends on a scenario analysis of what the increase in the value of the company would be, relative to the value at which the investor had invested the money; and also the future value […]
The human brain is made up of a never-ending circuit so to speak of neurons that transmit information through synaptic impulses. A synapse is a small gap at the end of a neuron which allows for the transfer of signals from one to the other. This is not very different from how the voltage, current, […]
A ‘belief’ is a state of mind wherein an individual places their trust and confidence in someone or something. They exhibit a sense of desire, care and faith in the same, without any need for a proof of existence. As a startup consultant, I believe that most startups remain startups because they don’t know how […]
What to watch out for when raising equity? The very first and most important factor when a startup wants to raise equity funding is that it needs to be registered as a company. Only a company can issue equity. If it is any other form of business, such as a sole proprietorship, or partnership for […]
So what are the different stages of funding now that we know why a startup needs the money in the first place? The first and probably most important stage of funding any startup is bootstrapping. This is when the founders invest their own money in the startup. It’s the risk and the bet that they […]
Not taking feedback positively Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya on Unsplash Being able to take critical feedback and using it to better oneself is crucial. Many founders, don’t know how to take feedback well. When investors start giving feedback, they start getting defensive rather than actively listening. Hence, it is paramount to listen to what investors […]
