Paul Graham on starting at a bad economy. The context is – technology startups in USA etc http://www.paulgraham.com/badeconomy.html Please note:-Indian economy is NOT in bad shape yet. 0
Top 10 Disruptive Techs for 2008-2012(Gartner)
According to http://www.gartner.com/it/page.jsp?id=681107&format=print Top 10 Disruptive Technologies for 2008-2012 Multicore and hybrid processors Virtualisation and fabric computing Social networks and social software Cloud computing and cloud/Web platforms Web mashups User Interface Ubiquitous computing Contextual computing Augmented reality Semantics 0
TiECon 2008 Delhi
TiEcon Delhi 2008 scheduled from October 22nd – 24th, 2008 at Hotel Maurya Sheraton would be one of the largest conventions for entrepreneurs and is the eighth consecutive TiEcon hosted by TiE Delhi. The theme of this year’s conference is “Entrepreneurship Comes of Age” TiEcon’s in India have attracted people who are CEO’s, successful entrepreneurs, […]
The Startup WorkForce : A Proposal to the Community.
This is a wonderful time to be starting up. You will come across very few people who will give comparisons to all the benefits they get working for big corporates. Its one such time. Hiring will be slightly easier, and retaining them will be even more easier. Even in the midst of all that, it […]
Top 3 Reasons to use LinkedIn Answers
LinkedIn Answers is one of the most powerful and under utilized Professional Networking tools available today. Here are my take on top 3 reasons to leverage LinkedIn Answers. 1. FREE Expert Advice: Obviously, the most common reason to use LinkedIn Answers is to get free advice. Almost contrary (you still need to put effort to […]
Tighten up
I had done this post six months back with some experiences from the bust, and a promise to come back with more if things worsened. That the financial world is in turmoil is old news now. Recapping some lessons for startups from a crunch: Cash is king – raise money if you can; don’t vacillate […]
partial approaches to present economic scenario
These may be partial approaches to present economic scenario for technology entrepreneurs. Embracing Business Models for Open Source Software Embracing Open Innovation These are my recent talks in OSS Camp delhi. http://www.slideshare.net/prady/oss-business-models-presentation http://www.slideshare.net/prady/open-innovation-and-opensource-software-presentation 0
Entrepreneur Journeys (Volume One) Now on Amazon
Friends, I have embarked on writing a book series to help you navigate your own personal entrepreneurial journeys by listening to entrepreneurs who have come before. Volume One of the series is now available on Amazon.com. You can read more on the project here. Take a look, and I will be inviting some of you […]
Software As A Service: Is India ready for it yet?
In the 80s & most of 90s, paying for software (at-least for personal use) was considered a waste of money, at-least in India. Now with most people being able to afford to pay for software as the prices have also become more reasonable, I have heard people buying licensed software more than what they used […]
“The Best Years of Outsourcing Are Ahead of Usâ€
Despite the current challenges, the best years of outsourcing are ahead of us, according to speakers at “IT Services & BPO Connect ‘08â€, a conference focused on the road ahead and investment opportunities in these sectors. The event was organized by my firm Venture Intelligence last month at Mumba. Here are a couple of extracts […]
A learning event for entrepreneurs
Jumpstart your Enterprise is going to be held on November 5, 2008 at the ISB Campus as a part of the TIE ISB Connect 08. This is a serious day long learning session for “experienced professionals, starting entrepreneursâ€. It is a day to step back and learn…an investment in your entrepreneurial career. Click on this […]
NASSCOM EmergeOut Conclave 2008
NASSCOM has extended discounted entry fee for the VentureWoods community for its upcoming NASSCOM EmergeOut Conclave 2008 scheduled for 29th Sep 2008. Please find attached the registration form. Please email to avinash@nasscom.in for any clarifications. 0