I want to start today’s recap with a prayer for Steve Jobs. I just wrote a post on my blog saying, Apple Doesn’t Need Steve Jobs; Tech Industry Does. It sums up my sadness at the thought of our industry not having the privilege of Steve’s thought process. I have, most certainly, drawn tremendous inspiration […]
Speakers List at APEX ’11 PE/VC Summit; Feb.10, Mumbai
I am happy to announce the list of Investor and Entrepreneur speakers for APEX ’11, the annual conclave of the Indian Private Equity / Venture Capital industry, scheduled for February 10 at Mumbai. The event will have a special focus on Cleantech, Logistics and Real Estate. Private Equity: The Road Ahead Raja Kumar, Founder & […]
Mobile Payments – Shifting opportunities for startups
Interesting developments on mobile payments over past quarter or so. I think the space for startups to play has shifted significantly due to these. First, the announcement of NPCI mobile payment service is a big development. Practically, this kills any mobile payment technology initiative in the short run. Not because it will necessarily be successful […]
Onion Rs65/kg, Petrol Rs65/litre, Beer Rs65!
Very interesting perspective from an analyst from IDFC. Thought to share – these are Mumbai (Maharashtra prices) “Onion Rs65/kg, Petrol Rs65/litre, Beer Rs65!†For the first time in history, basic needs, life style needs, luxury needs are at the same price, prompting us to explore why basic needs like onions are so expensive. The visit: […]
1M/1M Strategy Roundtable For Entrepreneurs: Top 10 Online Advertising...
We started this week’s One Million by One Million roundtable with a discussion of online advertising trends, looking at them from the perspective of cost-effective customer acquisition and brand building, as well as entrepreneurial opportunities. You can find more on the topic on my blog at Top 10 Online Advertising Trends For The Decade. While […]
Motorexchange raises second round financing
Motorexchange just announced their second round financing led by Epiphany. As early stage investors, its always an anticipated moment when your early investment goes out to raise their next round of capital. While at the initial investment, one would have bought into the team and the space, this is typically the first time there is […]
1M/1M Strategy Roundtable For Entrepreneurs: Top 10 Vertical And Socia...
On January 6, 2011 we hosted our 64th FREE One Million by One Million (1M/1M) strategy roundtable for entrepreneurs, and the first for this year.  We started this week’s roundtable with a discussion of all the resources we have brought together over the last three years to help entrepreneurs, including a comprehensive curriculum for […]