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Loading ...Given the mess that our political system is in, I wonder why professionals have not seriously looked at creating a political startup. Present service providers have been providing low quality services for decades in what really should be a buyers’ market given that we are a democratic country. People have been crying for a better deal but those who can make a difference seem to be indifferent.
The present political parties are beset with the following problems which in turn have resulted in a loss making entity called India.
1. Corruption at the highest levels of governement and the bureaucracy
2. Short sighted decisions based on electoral concerns
3. Putting self (i.e. power) before national interest
4. Nexus with criminals and businessmen
5. Low level of education
These are all surmountable if the political party consists of highly motivated professionals who run the show (and the country) like any well managed company which treats the shareholders (citizens in this case) with respect.
The founders will require a transformational mindset.
The opportunity is huge and so is the required investment. Are there any VCs/Angels willing to invest in a political party startup which will function like any professionally managed company and provide a clean and effective government?
I would love to be part of such a startup. We owe to ourselves if not to the country. If anyone in this community of entrepreneurs is interested do let me know.
I feel this should be the order of the day. Political Party an Institution funded by VC. They should not be politically motivated. For betterment of the world. If it is not being achieved, funds may be withdrawn. All transactions to be open to public and subject to questioning. If it were to happen, we would be in a better world.
Hi Shashank,
This is a great idea and I believe it will work. Loads of suggestions inputs mentioned above. If you are serious about the concept. Reach me at vkn1009@yahoo.com.
Best Regards,
Vibhuti
But don’t you think, those that invest in a political party will infact have expectations that are their own and not necessarily in the best interests of the country. This idea goes against the most basic democratic principle(s).
However, I am not suggesting that this system cannot be better than the current system, where lobbies and cronies do exercise their interests..