Startups + Talent + Lunch = One way to Solve Talent problem.
Posted on: March 16, 2008
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I think there is a innate problem here. Startups do have a talent attraction problem. But it also has to come at a cost that they can afford. And at most times, its close to zero. Can that be made affordable? I think very much so.
It’s a simple effort to help facilitate and make that happen. Let’s see how it goes.
5 Responses to "Startups + Talent + Lunch = One way to Solve Talent problem."
March 18, 2008 at 6:26 am
Iam having 8+ experience in Telecom Domain.
Would like to start a new venture or partner with some like minded people.
I would like to have one to one discussion with you.,
March 18, 2008 at 7:59 am
Interesting concept and hope it’ll work.
From what I’ve been reading this seems to be targeted at working professions and entrepreneurs.
I think a good TG would also be to attract just-out-of-college guys. I for one would be really interested taking on board in fresh grads.
March 18, 2008 at 8:04 am
Dorai: We could do that. We’ll see. The idea here is that its run by the startup community rather than a single facilitator. But we’ll see how things span out.
Rangarajan: Already mailed you.
Indiapreneur: Thats the next step that we are working out with NEN. But its a lot of work. Most graduates are clueless about what a startup is, the risks that come with it, nor the mentality it takes to work hard and be self-initiated. A bad hire in a startup will prove disastrous. So with the beta launch starting off with something less complicated 🙂
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Vijay Anand | The Startup Guy. 
March 17, 2008 at 1:32 am
I think it is a great idea. Have you seen Lunch 2.0? It is a regular event in Silicon Valley and normally hosted in one of the companies.
http://www.lunch20.com/
You can probably start a Chennai chapter and tap some of the PR being generated by Lunch 2.0’s every where.