Here is an attempt to encapsulate the life of a startup in one picture. Let me know your feedback, and I can then request other entrepreneurs to kindly contribute the same. The format I have chosen is to represent the optimism or happiness of a company (not just promoters, but the team) on a time […]
New Seed Funds: Right time, Right Place, Right Model
On Monday (Dec 19), I attended the soft launch of Mentor Partners, a unique technology-focused seed fund, in Bangalore. The firm plans to initially invest $1 million each in 10 product-focused companies in the IT and telecom space: around $500,000 as seed investment or “bridge loan” and the remaining as part of the first round […]
Online businesses waiting to happen in India
Looks like the winter chill is catching up with Venturewoods. Was at the contentsutra mixer couple of days back, and the participation seemed to be good. One thing that I have been thinking about is the set of online businesses that are ripe for indian market. In 1999-2000 the dotcom boom lasted only 3 months […]
BOA Clarification
I thought it might be useful to post this excerpt from a reply I sent to one person who contacted me as it may help entrepreneurs understand when it makes sense to approach the Band of Angels “Please note that I do not sign NDA’s. The Band of Angels requires executive summaries in a particular […]
TiECon – 15.Dec – My story Live!
Morning today was a new experiment for TiECon – we realized that besides high profile keynotes, we need to bring in success stories than entrepreneurs can relate to. Great session which managed to bring out both the logic and the passion behind startups! Deep Kalra (Makemytrip) moderated a great discussion with Avnish (ebay), Vishal (Indiagames), […]
BOA coverage in Business Line
Business Line, December 15th issue had a brief write up on Band Of Angels 0
TiECon Keynotes – 14.Dec Live!
Some great keynotes – Vinod Dham spoke about the enthusiasm in indian entrepreneurs. I think the highlight was outlining how the Nevis announcement illustrates the high quality of work that can be done in India – coming from Vinod, people listen – Dr Bala Manian – my pick of the day – serially successful entrepreneur […]
Reporting from TiECon – Day 0
13th was a VC event on sidelines of TiECon. Key highlights: 1. Most people accepted the gap in early stage (series A) funding, but depending on who you believe, something around 10 funds are being raised to cater to this. People clearly see the opportunity here, and belief in Indian product companies is beginning to […]
Always Mange More!?
Madhu has raised some interesting, and perhaps, furstrating, questions regarding what really VCs want. A fair description of the same has been outlined by Chris Wand. Still being more of an entrepreneur than a VC, one learning I have is that VCs are not a homogeneous entity. Some key parameters as you look to choose […]
Predictions for 2006 from an Indian perspective
It is the season to be jolly – but for those of us who compulsively seek out the next big thing, it is the season to ponder on the future and plan our strategy. So, in no particular order, here are some of my predictions for 2006. 1. The Web 2.0 bubble will burst: This […]
TiECon 2005 this week
TiE India is having its flagship event TiECon later this week. Am chairing the same, and must tell you there are some very good speakers coming there! More details here. 0
Online Digital Photograph Printing
Does anyone know of a good online digital Photograph printing services in India (preferably Delhi/Gurgaon/Noida) but not limited to that. I think the convenience provided is immense there. I was reading some figures on the digital camera sales/imports/smuggles in India and they were startling. Well if we don’t have the service (my gut feel says […]