Posts Tagged ‘Proto.in’
Proto.in Chat: Democratizing Entrepreneurship
Posted by: Vijay on: February 21, 2009
Its not a rarity these days to hear talks about turning entrepreneurship into a lifestyle. As a matter of fact, we – everyone of us who are involved in shaping the startup space in India – are quite glad that thats happening, because it just shows that things are changing, very much for the better.
Even [...]
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 [...]
What Started 700 days ago…
Posted by: Vijay on: July 15, 2008
There are only a whole total of 14 tasks that need to be done before the event,and given the capable team that we have this time, and the sheer level of enthusiasm flowing, I dont see that to be a problem. The core team from Chennai, Bangalore, and other places are starting to fly in [...]
Living On Instant Noodles.
Posted by: Vijay on: June 19, 2008
I’m convinced that we are doing something wrong.
During a conversation with someone who has experience beyond my age, on how the product landscape in India is evolving, he smiled, took the time to coin his words (into something more politically correct) and said, “Nobody is really changing the rules of the game. Everyone is [...]
The Startup Kit. Part I.
Posted by: Vijay on: May 28, 2008
It’s a darn good time to be an entrepreneur in India – but only if you know whats available to you. I have been coming across a whole lot of resources that are available to an entrepreneur today, that you perhaps are not aware of.
The beauty about growing a startup or an SME is that [...]
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 [...]
Ideas are Immortal. Let’s Recycle.
Posted by: Vijay on: May 24, 2008
There is nothing new under the sun. Nothing Whatsoever. Ideas are just evolved from one form to another to adapt and wear a new dress.
I often used to quote the phrase that “Ideas are worth nothing. Implementation is all that matters”. Its true, but it also frustrates a lot of people who think they have [...]
An Update on Proto.in
Posted by: Vijay on: May 24, 2008
Hello Everyone,
We’ve been barely vocal about it, but it seems the nominations are coming in hard and fast from all sides this time. We wont be extending the deadline past the 1st of June, since we want to finalize on the finalists and start the mentorship and refining of the pitch, the business plan and [...]
Proto.in July Edition: Registrations Open
Posted by: Vijay on: May 16, 2008
I hate to discriminate, but if you really inject me with truth serum and ask me which was my favorite edition of Proto.in, there is a chance that I’d say it was the second edition. It was memorable cause we tried out a whole lot of stuff and all of them just clicked and became [...]
Kickstarting your PR Campaign.
Posted by: Vijay on: May 8, 2008
I often wonder to myself what is the hardest part in running a startup. I think back at my own days, and even at the present, analyzing the market, building the product, doing the test, finding a few initial trial clients, getting a mentor, finding one or two folks to help out, and even getting [...]
On Twitter
- vijayanands: RTBI (www.rtbi.in) to start an Entrepreneur-in-residence program for aspiring entrepreneurs to come, hang around, get some ideas and start. December 4, 2009
- vijayanands: Have a few Google wave Invites. If interested, send me a DM December 4, 2009
- vijayanands: On my way to Mumbai. Will be there for the day, returning back tonight. Speaking at IAMAI Conference on '5 tips for a startup' December 2, 2009
- vijayanands: @startonomics The time period to create value in non-internet startups is longer. YC is all about short-term "processing". I am skeptical. December 2, 2009
- vijayanands: Its a bit sickening to hear of folks want to do a YC framework on everything. YC model DOES NOT work for non-internet startups IMO. December 2, 2009
- vijayanands: Not sure if I had posted this link. Building a startup? Assume fundraising will not happen. Build a lean Startup : http://tinyurl.com/bx2zys December 2, 2009
- vijayanands: Want to hear the truth? Exits are THE driving force of a startup landscape. Awesome presentation here : http://tinyurl.com/yfuhybh December 2, 2009
- vijayanands: I am always on the lookout for talent. If you know of anyone looking to join a startup, do connect them with me. Can help. December 2, 2009
- Outlook + Google Calendar + Nokia Calendar = Being on Schedule.
- Review: Nimbuzz - IM, IM everyone! And for everyone!
- The Absolute Startup Essentials - Part I
- Ideas to Toss: Car Wash
- Doers Vs. Sayers.
- So You Want to Work for a Startup. Really?
- Monetizing the Long Tail. Part I.
- In the Media
- Words. Words. Words. They Mean Everything.
- A Global Telecom ARPU Snapshot
- Sat Randhawa: I am glad to read a discussion about car wash business in India. I just started my car wash in Amritsar, Punjab two months ago. It is doing very we
- Michael Franchise: I am having continual problems with my Nokia software in Vista. I am starting to think Apple laptop and iPhone. I like Nokia but I just think things
- NARAYANA P: I want to set up auto car wash station, I want to know the total cost of the project. Can any body help me.
