Prospective entrepreneurs often ask me if there is any reading I recommend. Entrepreneurs often do not have time to read but I did find these books useful ( I normally skip portions that do not interest me like almost the entire first section of CK Prahlads book – I found some of the case studies […]
A Mapping Opportunity
Some Indian entrepreneurs have used GIS data to create usable Indian maps catering to distribution needs for corporates. Eicher has created hard copy maps for Dehi. I have two- one in each car. I think there may be a play to create a startup based on consumer needs for point to point directions. The free […]
The End (of Software) is Nigh
On demand software intrigues me. I am not sure if early stage entrepreneurs in Delhi can benefit from this trend. If they can and their plan calls for angel investing they should contact me. This URL gives some interesting numbers on Salesforce.com the pioneer and current leader in the field… http://biz.yahoo.com/fool/051117/113225041813.html?.v=2 0
Worth a Read
Ray Ozzie memo to Microsft staff http://www.scripting.com/disruption/ozzie/TheInternetServicesDisruptio.htm 0
Metcalfe’s Law/eBay
Silicon Valley tends to get quite excited about “network value” . Eyeballs, social networking and even PayPal. In India Metcalfe’s law is not popular. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metcalfe’s_law. Can Metcalfe’s law help Indian entrepreneurs create elephants ? Building company value is not just about revenues and breakevens. Baazee was bought by eBay for $50 million even though […]
The Indian Wealth Rush
If India keeps growing a lot of wealth will be created. While existing companies public and private will definitely contribute I think companies that are just starting out will play a major role. Sectors like IT outsourcing and BPO were not major a decade ago. What will the next decade bring ? 0
Thinking Elephants
Hi, I am a Band of Angels member and can be reached at sanjaybhargava@yahoo.com. For more on my profile join www.linkedin.com and search for me. I was an early employee of PayPal which was sold to eBay for $1.5 billion. I am interested in regular entrepreneurs and social entrepreneurs who want to build elephants. To […]