Comments for VentureWoods http://www.venturewoods.org India's leading venture capital and startup blog Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:59:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3 Comment on That’s when you know a startup has made it! by bipin http://www.venturewoods.org/index.php/2010/03/10/thats-when-you-know-a-startup-has-made-it/#comment-373437 bipin Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:35:12 +0000 http://www.venturewoods.org/index.php/2010/03/10/thats-when-you-know-a-startup-has-made-it/#comment-373437 Fundamental Flaw : A company which has gone public is not a startup. Fundamental Flaw : A company which has gone public is not a startup.

]]> Comment on Rs. 18000 crore broadband push - is this in the right direction? by Krish http://www.venturewoods.org/index.php/2010/03/05/rs-18000-crore-broadband-push-is-this-in-the-right-direction/#comment-372752 Krish Sun, 14 Mar 2010 07:55:44 +0000 http://www.venturewoods.org/index.php/2010/03/05/rs-18000-crore-broadband-push-is-this-in-the-right-direction/#comment-372752 I see Broadband coming free, like the radio waves. Only the applications should be charged. That would truly mean inclusive growth, at least in terms of information dissemination and access. Government knows how keen 2G private spectrum holders have been in extending the rural reach and it took TRAI to come down heavily on them with a missive to snatch it back from them unless they complied. It could be the reason why Government wished to give it a go all by itself rather than licensing it out to hawkish private operators that would squeeze every last drop out of the turnip. I would say the Government should not just stop at free broadband, it should also ensure low cost hardware by cutting down duties (all - excise, customs and GST) and ensure just one thing - deeper penetration. Now who doesn't like that ;-) I see Broadband coming free, like the radio waves. Only the applications should be charged. That would truly mean inclusive growth, at least in terms of information dissemination and access. Government knows how keen 2G private spectrum holders have been in extending the rural reach and it took TRAI to come down heavily on them with a missive to snatch it back from them unless they complied. It could be the reason why Government wished to give it a go all by itself rather than licensing it out to hawkish private operators that would squeeze every last drop out of the turnip. I would say the Government should not just stop at free broadband, it should also ensure low cost hardware by cutting down duties (all - excise, customs and GST) and ensure just one thing - deeper penetration. Now who doesn’t like that ;-)

]]> Comment on Rs. 18000 crore broadband push - is this in the right direction? by Raghu Pandey http://www.venturewoods.org/index.php/2010/03/05/rs-18000-crore-broadband-push-is-this-in-the-right-direction/#comment-372499 Raghu Pandey Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:55:48 +0000 http://www.venturewoods.org/index.php/2010/03/05/rs-18000-crore-broadband-push-is-this-in-the-right-direction/#comment-372499 @ Alok I'd be really interested to know your thoughts on "realizing the true impact of the internet". @ Alok
I’d be really interested to know your thoughts on “realizing the true impact of the internet”.

]]> Comment on Rs. 18000 crore broadband push - is this in the right direction? by Shyam Kamadolli http://www.venturewoods.org/index.php/2010/03/05/rs-18000-crore-broadband-push-is-this-in-the-right-direction/#comment-372453 Shyam Kamadolli Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:59:36 +0000 http://www.venturewoods.org/index.php/2010/03/05/rs-18000-crore-broadband-push-is-this-in-the-right-direction/#comment-372453 From what I know of the access initiative, the plan is to bring the backhaul to every panchayat with an associated access point. The fact that the backhaul now is available everywhere will open up the last mile opportunity to broader (perhaps ownership driven) businesses. Personally, I think this is a great way to spend some of the universal service obligation fund or other cash windfalls from telecom licensing fees to create a fabric for information services across the country. But your point is well taken on efficiencies and the need for opening up the end points of the vast network to ownership based business models like micro-ISPs, computing centers, etc. From what I know of the access initiative, the plan is to bring the backhaul to every panchayat with an associated access point. The fact that the backhaul now is available everywhere will open up the last mile opportunity to broader (perhaps ownership driven) businesses. Personally, I think this is a great way to spend some of the universal service obligation fund or other cash windfalls from telecom licensing fees to create a fabric for information services across the country. But your point is well taken on efficiencies and the need for opening up the end points of the vast network to ownership based business models like micro-ISPs, computing centers, etc.

]]> Comment on Rs. 18000 crore broadband push - is this in the right direction? by Raghu Pandey http://www.venturewoods.org/index.php/2010/03/05/rs-18000-crore-broadband-push-is-this-in-the-right-direction/#comment-372238 Raghu Pandey Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:32:48 +0000 http://www.venturewoods.org/index.php/2010/03/05/rs-18000-crore-broadband-push-is-this-in-the-right-direction/#comment-372238 I'd look at it this way - The demand for telephony comes from the need to talk and the government or private telecom companies never had to face the lack of demand of telephony. Going from access (PCOs) to ownership (mobiles) is just a way this industry evolved. However in case of broadband, before we can debate on access vs ownership, we must have a confident answer to the question 'Why would an average middle-class citizen want to access or own Broadband?'. Some people say "infrastructure & apps" is a chicken & egg story. I say its definitely NOT. The most common sensical way of making broadband successful is to bring-in compelling content & apps on existing infrastructure (we have enough of it already), and as the market demands roll out the next level of infrastructure. The real challenge is to devise and popularize packages of killer apps... whereas infrastructure is a no-brainer brute-force exercise. So in my opinion a large chunk of investment should first go into content & apps and when people respond like street children did to hole-in-the-wall (remember?), thats the time they really want to access & own broadband. I’d look at it this way - The demand for telephony comes from the need to talk and the government or private telecom companies never had to face the lack of demand of telephony. Going from access (PCOs) to ownership (mobiles) is just a way this industry evolved.

However in case of broadband, before we can debate on access vs ownership, we must have a confident answer to the question ‘Why would an average middle-class citizen want to access or own Broadband?’.

Some people say “infrastructure & apps” is a chicken & egg story. I say its definitely NOT. The most common sensical way of making broadband successful is to bring-in compelling content & apps on existing infrastructure (we have enough of it already), and as the market demands roll out the next level of infrastructure. The real challenge is to devise and popularize packages of killer apps… whereas infrastructure is a no-brainer brute-force exercise.

So in my opinion a large chunk of investment should first go into content & apps and when people respond like street children did to hole-in-the-wall (remember?), thats the time they really want to access & own broadband.

]]> Comment on That’s when you know a startup has made it! by Sandeep http://www.venturewoods.org/index.php/2010/03/10/thats-when-you-know-a-startup-has-made-it/#comment-372215 Sandeep Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:56:03 +0000 http://www.venturewoods.org/index.php/2010/03/10/thats-when-you-know-a-startup-has-made-it/#comment-372215 Hail Mr Bhikchandani! Only example for a successful indian startup story anyone of us can give. Couldnt agree more. Hail Mr Bhikchandani!
Only example for a successful indian startup story anyone of us can give.
Couldnt agree more.

]]> Comment on Rs. 18000 crore broadband push - is this in the right direction? by Alok Mittal http://www.venturewoods.org/index.php/2010/03/05/rs-18000-crore-broadband-push-is-this-in-the-right-direction/#comment-372192 Alok Mittal Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:11:09 +0000 http://www.venturewoods.org/index.php/2010/03/05/rs-18000-crore-broadband-push-is-this-in-the-right-direction/#comment-372192 @Raghu - I hear your point and quotes on applications loud and clear. However, i think the biases embedded in these quotes are the same ones which are leading us to access based initiatives rather than ownership based ones. This set of applications is fairly transactional, and might cover one aspect of the internet well (which by itself is good). However, it leaves a big gap in realizing the true impact of the internet - in the same way that PCOs were good, but no where close to the revolution that mobile phones have caused. I also fail to see why "electronic games" would have been any more relevant in other countries than they'd be here. I think we underestimate what entertainment can lead to... except that our politicians do understand it well - look at the means of information dissemination in elections - its all weaved around entertainment. @Raghu - I hear your point and quotes on applications loud and clear. However, i think the biases embedded in these quotes are the same ones which are leading us to access based initiatives rather than ownership based ones. This set of applications is fairly transactional, and might cover one aspect of the internet well (which by itself is good). However, it leaves a big gap in realizing the true impact of the internet - in the same way that PCOs were good, but no where close to the revolution that mobile phones have caused.

I also fail to see why “electronic games” would have been any more relevant in other countries than they’d be here. I think we underestimate what entertainment can lead to… except that our politicians do understand it well - look at the means of information dissemination in elections - its all weaved around entertainment.

]]> Comment on Rs. 18000 crore broadband push - is this in the right direction? by Sheetal http://www.venturewoods.org/index.php/2010/03/05/rs-18000-crore-broadband-push-is-this-in-the-right-direction/#comment-372098 Sheetal Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:20:22 +0000 http://www.venturewoods.org/index.php/2010/03/05/rs-18000-crore-broadband-push-is-this-in-the-right-direction/#comment-372098 This initiative is good but i feel government should tie up with private company and give contract to them. Also before internet they must think about 3G service also which is a very good technology which can change alot of things. This initiative is good but i feel government should tie up with private company and give contract to them. Also before internet they must think about 3G service also which is a very good technology which can change alot of things.

]]> Comment on VentureJobs by Shashank http://www.venturewoods.org/index.php/venturejobs/#comment-372061 Shashank Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:46:16 +0000 http://www.venturewoods.org/index.php/venturejobs/#comment-372061 Looking for bright freelance programmer/web developer with strong expertise in jQuery /javascript and LAMP (Linux/Apache/Mysql/PHP). Ideally 1-2 years of experience after college but professinals with more experience also welcome. Should be self driven and resourceful. Location is not a constraint. Pls. call me at 9899583843 or write at sm-biz@hotmail.com Thanks, Shashank Looking for bright freelance programmer/web developer with strong expertise in jQuery /javascript and LAMP (Linux/Apache/Mysql/PHP). Ideally 1-2 years of experience after college but professinals with more experience also welcome.
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]]> Comment on VentureBuzz by Mansoor Ahmed http://www.venturewoods.org/index.php/venturebuzz/#comment-372002 Mansoor Ahmed Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:13:33 +0000 http://www.venturewoods.org/index.php/venturebuzz/#comment-372002 Hi-Tech People, (the "Company") is a Mumbai – India based Partnership Company dedicated to developing web site with Social Gaming, Animation and multi player online games. WhoaWee.com the brand offers bright children an entertainment place to interact with others, the Web educators and the Virtual world in general. It wants to generates traffic first, valuation for investors and eventually commerce and profits. It is a healthy place for kids to play online and interact. Its first Online Gaming and Virtual World website in Arabic We are looking for Angel Investor Hi-Tech People, (the “Company”) is a Mumbai – India based Partnership Company dedicated to developing web site with Social Gaming,
Animation and multi player online games. WhoaWee.com the brand offers bright children an entertainment place to interact with
others, the Web educators and the Virtual world in general. It wants to generates traffic first, valuation for investors and
eventually commerce and profits. It is a healthy place for kids to play online and interact.

Its first Online Gaming and Virtual World website in Arabic

We are looking for Angel Investor

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