Posts Tagged ‘entrepreneur’
The Right To Passage.
Posted by: Vijay on: March 6, 2009
I remember listening to a very wise man once utter the words that … “Every Civilization that ever survived and flourished, all had a culture of Right to Passages”. I am not sure if I heard much of what was said after that. My mind had already raced to a truth that I’d known innately. [...]
What Do Startups Need?
Posted by: Vijay on: September 9, 2008
Seems like that’s the kind of question a lot of companies which are looking to support, nurture and grow alongside Startups are asking themselves these days.
I’m invited to be part of a fairly small panel that is to discuss on this very topic tomorrow in Bangalore in a short meetup that Sun Microsystems is putting [...]
Speed is Important. Accuracy is Crucial.
Posted by: Vijay on: August 15, 2008
Startup Entrepreneurs are oodles of Fun to work with. Perhaps its that drive within them to change things, and the paranoia of taking on a bigger industry which adds to all that. As hectic as it could be, its nothing short of exhilarating – I seem to be gasping for breathe during the slow times [...]
Ask Vijay: From Employee to Entrepreneur. How?
Posted by: Vijay on: August 7, 2008
Question: I am interested in starting my own venture and have been doing the groundwork for it. I currently work for a company, but would like to do the pilot run while still holding my day job and as the venture stabilizes, take the plunge fulltime. What would you suggest?
Dear X,
There are a couple of [...]
India a Technology Leader. Possible?
Posted by: Vijay on: May 26, 2008
That was the title of a talk that happened at the Fastrack Sessions of Proto.in January Edition. Since we are sitting on three editions of fabulous talks, I thought I’d take the pains to transcribe them one at a time whenever i find the time so that the larger audience – some who didnt and [...]
Questions to Ask your Investor.
Posted by: Vijay on: May 12, 2008
The truth of the situation is that there is way too much capital chasing too few good deals. So, If there was ever a time when you could be picky and be specific about wanting the best director and investor onboard, this would be it.
In an attempt to ensure that you dont come off as [...]
ABCD: The Issue of the Transition Generation.
Posted by: Vijay on: May 10, 2008
- In: India| The Journey
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ABCD – American Born Confused Desi. That’s what they’d call an individual whose parents are originally from India, but probably gave birth to, and raised a son or daughter in the American Soil. The kid probably grew up with nothing more than strong dose of american culture, idealism and the values which grow with interaction [...]
The Absolute Startup Essentials. Part III.
Posted by: Vijay on: May 1, 2008
Putting the right tools in place, can make the difference between you having to be stuck in the office managing the team, vs, a system doing its job and you supervising and even better – you remote managing your team and keeping a pulse on how things are progressing.
It sounds like a dream, but isnt [...]
An Entrepreneur’s Diary: Succeeding Early.
Posted by: Vijay on: April 27, 2008
What is it that really makes an entrepreneur tick? What is it that really motivates him or her? What is it that really kills the fun of the game? Whats the limit to achieve whatever folks set out for? When is a show over and ready to be scrapped? What does it take to make [...]
The Only Survival Strategies.
Posted by: Vijay on: April 21, 2008
Venture Capitalists and Entrepreneurs call it Business Models. Economists call it as Game theories. They are such fabulously mind-stimulating equations. The equation which essentially makes someone give up hard, liquid cash in order to avail a service, and enable you to make a profit. It’s really quite as simple as that.
How do you get to [...]
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- vijayanands: @sumaya True, but most of these companies also were mostly sociable. A brand like dell vs sony for eg. As you said, its an 'experiment'. November 12, 2009
- vijayanands: @sumaya Doesnt that make it a well-made excuse for companies to NOT do anything on the social web. But you are right. SM also has to mature November 12, 2009
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