Free eBook – 2025 Startup Resolutions: Entrepreneur’s playbook to crush it this year
Are you ready to take your startup to the next level in 2025? Whether you’re just starting out or looking to scale,...
The Startup Competition Scam: How fake entrepreneurs are stealing millions from competitions
I’ve been a passionate advocate for startups for as long as I can remember, having spent the last 16 years deeply...
Why do competitors open their stores next to each other?
Have you ever wondered why competing businesses choose to open their stores right next to each other? It’s a curious...
Top 20 reasons for Startup Failures and how to minimize them?
We all know that the world of startups is extremely risky, as the saying goes “9 out of every 10 startups fail.” And that’s...
The Startup Idea Validation Framework by Arnab Ray
Validating a startup idea is extremely important for all entrepreneurs before implementing their idea. The validation...
Startup Funding – A comprehensive guide for Entrepreneurs
Preface: I have been often asked about Startup Funding by entrepreneurs. There seems to be a lot of myths surround the...
The real Startup flex is financial discipline, not valuation
I meet founders every week. Some are funded. Some are chasing term sheets. Some are quietly building on revenue. After...
Liquidation Preference: The most dangerous clause you’re probably ignoring
When a startup founder hears the term “term sheet,” their first instinct is to focus on valuation. What is the investor’s...
Built to fade: How fashion, technology, and capitalism keep you buying
Have you ever noticed and wondered how come older products, whether it’s electronics, furniture, buildings, or cars, all...
The myth of first-mover advantage in Startups: Why being first doesn’t mean winning
Startup culture is filled with golden rules and fancy buzzowords. One of the most religiously repeated is first to market,...
The future of retail in India: From kiranas to q-Commerce and the risk of irreversible dependency
India’s retail landscape is undergoing one of the most dramatic transformations in its economic history. What began as a...
The ultimate guide to Corporate Governance for Startups: Building trust, scalability, and long-Term success
In the race to disrupt industries, chase valuations, and secure venture capital, corporate governance often gets pushed down...
Startups ≠ Funding: Wake up and smell the reality, Not the hype
There was a time, not too long ago, when being an entrepreneur meant being gritty, scrappy, and ridiculously resourceful....
Why India isn’t building the next OpenAI or Deepseek – Is it a failure or a phase?
From Roti to Robots, Ice Creams to Innovation & Delivery to Deep Tech: Understanding India’s startup journey through...
The Startup Chessboard: How building a startup is like playing a game of chess
Launching and running a startup isn’t unlike playing a high-stakes game of chess. At first glance, the two may seem worlds...
50 Essential tools every startup needs
Starting a business is no easy feat, and having the right tools can make a significant difference in your journey. Whether...
Innovation does not necessarily mean invention
When people think of innovation, they often imagine groundbreaking discoveries—things that never existed before, like the...
India’s Holi Economy: How India’s festival of colors powers a multi-billion-dollar industry
Holi, one of India’s most celebrated festivals, is widely recognized for its joyous spirit, vibrant colors, and cultural...
The Reverse Flip: Why Indian Startups are moving back home
For years, Indian startups have chosen to incorporate abroad—primarily in Singapore, the US, or the UAE—to tap into global...
16 common startup mistakes to avoid: A founder’s guide to building a successful business
Starting a business is often compared to navigating a maze—one wrong turn, and you’re back at square one. The...
The Aptitude & Attitude Matrix (AAM): A guide to recruiting, identifying, and creating a great startup team
When you’re building a startup, one of the most critical decisions you’ll face is assembling the right team. The team...