You can’t build a scalable startup on jugaad. Period. It might get you through a pinch, but it’s a shortcut that could send your startup spiraling down faster than you can say “Series A”. In India, jugaad is celebrated as a cultural badge of honor, but when it comes to startups, it often becomes …
Fast growth is the siren song of the startup world. You’ve hit product-market fit, and the urge to scale quickly is overwhelming. But let me tell you, fast growth might just be the worst thing for your Indian startup. It’s not just a theory; it’s a reality that too many founders wake up to when i…
Let’s cut to the chase: your first investor meeting is likely a colossal waste of time. That’s right. If you’re an Indian founder, strapping on your best pitch to woo investors, you’re probably barking up the wrong tree. Not because your idea isn’t brilliant or your execution isn’t flawless, but …
Aniruddha Malpani of Malpani Ventures on the one thing that infuriates investors more than missed targets: silence. Why founders go quiet — and why it’s the worst mistake they make.
A practical field manual for Indian founders — covering meaning, mantra, positioning, pitching, compliance, bootstrapping, fundraising, team-building, and selling in India. Inspired by Guy Kawasaki, rewritten for Bharat.
Scaling too soon is like running before you can walk. It’s a rookie mistake that could leave your startup gasping for breath, especially in India’s volatile market. You might think you’re primed for growth, but without the right foundation, you’re setting yourself up for a spectacular crash. Let’…
You think you’ve nailed the Indian market because you’ve got a great product and a well-oiled team? Think again. Ignoring regional consumer sentiment is the silent killer of startups in India. You might believe customer behavior is uniform across this vast country. It isn’t—and you’ll pay for tha…
Optimism is the lifeblood of startups, but excessive optimism is a silent killer. You think you’re building the next Infra.Market, but unchecked optimism can drive you straight into a wall. Here’s a reality check: 90% of startups fail, and your blind optimism might be the accelerant to that crash…
Forget the glamour of unicorns and billion-dollar valuations for a moment. Let’s talk about something most founders overlook: the power of niche markets in India. You’re probably chasing the massive TAM (Total Addressable Market) story investors love to hear. Stop. The real opportunity might be i…
Here’s a hard truth: ignoring regulatory compliance is like building your startup on a foundation of sand. Most Indian startup founders are so focused on scaling and securing funding that they treat legal compliance as an afterthought. Let’s be clear — this oversight often leads to costly setback…
