Vijay Anand | The Startup Guy.

Posts Tagged ‘innovation

We Really Don’t Dream Big Enough.

Posted by: Vijay on: November 2, 2008

I grew up with a poster in my room saying “The size of your world is as big as your dreams”. It was always there when you woke up to remind you to think beyond the box. It still hangs there in my room at my parents place. It’s the thought that came into my [...]

Proto.in Delhi Edition ‘08 Comes Your Way.

Posted by: Vijay on: April 27, 2008

From an event planning perspective, the first and foremost major milestones are the dates and the venue. We’ve just about finalized them. We had played a bit of a gamble announcing the dates first and then looking for the venue, but as luck should have it, we’ve managed within the same timelines and have tentatively [...]

India doesn’t “need” anyone.

Posted by: Vijay on: April 16, 2008

I’m probably taking a 180 degree turn, and maybe a few more swirls on this post, considering my last entry on design and technology, but I think this is gonna have to be said, sooner or later.
There are a couple of things that I am noticing lately.
1. People who are back from the US and [...]

The Sacred Dance of the Trio.

Posted by: Vijay on: April 15, 2008

The legendary duel between a technologist and a marketer is a well known one. Most would claim that they are the extremes and one that cannot be subdued. In every company, especially one that specializes in building products, everyone has a tough time balancing the interactions that go on between these two sets of people. [...]

Startup Lunch Delhi: And So it begins.

Posted by: Vijay on: March 26, 2008

It seems that when it does begin, it does start pouring. Starting with the activities that were going on in Chennai and Bangalore, Mumbai has picked up steam organizing what looks like a very interesting barcamp this weekend. Delhi, which seemed to have been lying a bit dormant is steaming off with a flurry of [...]

The Valley is just one Element.

Posted by: Vijay on: March 6, 2008

What makes the american economy enviable. Most folks who are entrepreneurs, technologists and venture capitalists seem to say “Its all about the silicon valley”. I think we are missing some very crucial elements there.
A conversation came up yesterday as to what inspired the valley to what it is today. Well, the truth of the matter [...]

Proto.in January Edition: Ended Well.

Posted by: Vijay on: January 27, 2008

With 14 companies taking the stage, around 20+ Venture Capital Firms, and three Angel Investment Funds present, with quite a few of the corporate world present, the January edition went quite well than I ever anticipated. It goes without saying that we’ve stepped up a notch higher and the pressure is only going to mount [...]

Here comes the Anthem

Posted by: Vijay on: January 10, 2008

There is a line from the movie “V For Vendetta”, the opening lines infact, which go as “Remember, remember the fifth of november”. That is pretty much the tone and voice I do have in my head while making this introduction.
Proto has grown and amassed the love and support of the community with quite a [...]

36 Startup Tips: From Software Engineering to PR…

Posted by: Vijay on: December 27, 2007

The ReadWriteWeb has a very sensible article on some tips for Startups. It makes for an interesting read, with some of the tips that include;
Tip 0: You must have code
Working code proves that a system is possible, and it also proves that the team can build the system. Having working code is a launchpad for [...]

The Startups Are Hiring.

Posted by: Vijay on: December 26, 2007

Did you know that the best job for a fresher is in a startup? Well, it is.
Did you know that the best job for a growing professional or someone who loves challenges, is in a startup? Well, it is.
Proto.in is taking on new heights and I am quite proud of it, everyday that I get [...]


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