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lejhand

1yr

A Quality Assurance Specialist

You know what I hate about India-Startup with all my heart - The "Work hard, play hard" mentality. They'll suck you in with fancy "office perks" like lunches and pool table but in my experience of 4 years working for start-up, I've never got a chance to enjoy there "perks". The work load is too damn much! They sure are a great place to learn but you pay the fees in terms of burn-out and stress.

cerealkiller

1yr

works at

HNI Corporation

Most of the unicorns 🦄 look from top to bottom . They go for problems which doesn't even exist. Instead of solving they create newer ones. Ex. Byjus. We need founders with bottom to top approach like fix problems which exist at core and then build on top. Ex postman, Zoho, mmt, zerodha, grow etc!

tallented

1yr

works at

Myntra

If you're going to join an Indian start-up, I would highly suggest you study their revenue model and cash runway (basically the number of months the company can run with the amount of money they have). Also, see if they are swimming in debt. Poor finances are very common nowadays, leading to mass layoffs in the start-up ecosystem. And, they will make you work your 🍑 off and can lay you off whenever you seem like a liability.

coderji

1yr

A Team Lead

7 years into my career, and it's been a rollercoaster. QA for 3 years, MBA, sales at a startup, laid off in COVID, tried my own product for 2 years (200 users but no monetization), growth role in a startup for 1.5 years (fired for not meeting expectations), accepted a product role, got fired after a pivot. Now, stuck in a job search for 6 months, scared of another firing. Don't want sales, too inexperienced for product roles. Feeling lost career-wise. Any genuine advice is appreciated! 🙏 #CareerStruggles #NeedAdvice

chaturchartwala

1yr

student at

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur

Took a class on entrepreneurship where they talked about the "Perfect Launch Plan" for a business. Here are the 6 steps - 1. Market Validation 2. Create an interactive experience for audience 3. Build Anticipation 4. Deliver free value 5. Make a big announcement 6. Sell your stuff What else can be done for a successful business launch in your opinion?

anjanadmi

1yr

student at

Jamia Millia Islamia

My friend is starting a startup and I think it looks awesome BUT😅... The downside of building a startup:👇 - You forget about work-life balance - You either think about how to build a product, how to market a product, or how to bring investors. You don't have time for everything - You STILL have to earn money if you are doing it long term without investment - You know that 99% it it will fail but at the same time you believe this one is special, EVERY time. Do you agree with me?🤷‍♂️

skillcandy

10mo

A Senior HR Recruiter

Korea leveraged K-pop, K-drama, and K-beauty to become a global sensation.

What can India do in place of K-pop, K-drama, and K-beauty to set its special place on the global stage? And, make Indian businesses more money.

hukumamatata

10mo

works at

Infosys

Anupam Mittal's take on Bangalore Vs. Mumbai

Watched a recent interview of Anupam saying Bangalore guys are great at building good products but "Mumbai me asli dhanda samaj aata hai logo ko"! Caught me off-guard but kind of see his point. What's your vichaar?

majnubhai

10mo

works at

Accenture

What changes or improvements are you expecting from this?

tallented

1yr

works at

Myntra

Have you noticed that people from Tier-1 colleges usually get special treatment in the office? I might pitch an idea/ask a question that is probably better than the other person with the big degree but theirs is always appreciated more. Am I just being biased or is that something that happens in corporate India?

lejhand

12mo

A Quality Assurance Specialist

Love how people constantly spew hate on astrology but Astrotalk is one of the few profit making start-ups in India. And, secured a $20 Mn. funding in it's series A! I know a lot of you guys will hate a lot to say. So, don't hold it in and spill in the comments.

chaturchartwala

1yr

student at

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur

Do you really care for a brand that supports social causes? Like you'll have to pay a little more for their product but you'll be made to feel like you're doing a noble thing. P.S. Just came across a news that says 63% of GenZ prefer brands that support a social cause.

dazzlingyellowtail

10mo

works at

WOODTAP TECHNOLOGIES

Why corporates don’t understand failed startup founders?

Any idea, why corporates don’t understand that a founder would come with a comprehensive skillset of doing every And know a bit of almost everything in all dept but they only want to hire specific people with that skillset?

cerealkiller

10mo

works at

HNI Corporation

SHARK TANK

I feel most of the people watch Shark Tank. What kind of business idea would you pitch in the tank? 🦈

coderji

1yr

A Team Lead

💡 Let's Discuss Indian Startup Innovation! 🚀 Hey all! When do you think Indian startup founders will unveil truly original products? Share your thoughts on the future of innovation in our vibrant startup ecosystem! 💬 #IndianStartupInnovation #OriginalityDiscussion

corporatepanther

10mo

A Product Manager

What's your prediction? Will this be a success or not?

Given India is one of the top countries in terms of celebrations and festivities which brings people together, I feel this is an absolutely stellar initiative. What's your take?

naamnahisunahoga

11mo

A Financial Analyst

Employees on their notice period are unhinged. They won't take 💩 from anybody. They are free to speak their minds and are one of the best sources of constructive criticism. Why aren't enough companies using this incredible resource to their advantage?

tiddey

1yr

An Analyst

Almost all startup founders are scums of the lowest order. And even worse is the mid management. Khud kuchh karte nahi hain. Lower level walo ki salary kaat lete hai ya layoff ker dete hai paise bchane ke lie.. Kuch business me kuch gdbd ho jae to ilzam lower level walo per lgado.. 🤔

coderji

1yr

A Team Lead

Startup BOOM : : NO Jobs!! Even with this seemingly startup boom, there aren't enough jobs for all. 🚫 Even if there are jobs, owning a home has become near impossible without a home loan. Getting a home loan, means giving away more than half of the salaries in EMI leaving no room for investing in other aspects of life. Even for a high income group, buying a house that justifies standards of being a high earner is costly. 🏠💸

tiddey

10mo

An Analyst

THOUGHTS?

Saw this post today. I'm really curious about what people think about it. I'll write my thoughts in the comments ✍️

blessedplatypus

11mo

works at

Astrovila

I am just confused with the SaaS business. Is it sustainable in the long run? People generally open some cool fancy startups which directly deals with customers. Can you tell the cons and pros of a SaaS business?

fieryradish

10mo

works at

LegalMate India

How LegalMate India made a Place?

chaturchartwala

1yr

student at

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur

Yeah, sure. If you have - 1. Business acumen 2. Good understanding of the TG 3. Pricing strategy 4. Found a strategic shop layout 5. Decent idea of inventory management 6. Discovered the right manufactures And, have a healthy risk appetite to fail for the first 5 years but still go at it. Then please go ahead and set shop. But, don't for a second think it's easier than being in a cushy software job.

kyachahiye

11mo

A Software Developer

Flipkart is spending more money than they're making right now, but some people say they're worth more than everyone thinks. So, are they in trouble or just getting leaner? What do you think? Is Flipkart on the right track or headed for trouble? Let's chat in the comments!

tiddey

10mo

An Analyst

Do Indian startups care only about IIT tags and not talent?

Kindly share your thoughts 🧐

cerealkiller

12mo

works at

HNI Corporation

Indian startups are like a box of chocolates - you never know what you're gonna get! 🍫 From disruptive innovations to unexpected pivots, the journey is always thrilling. What's your take on the current state of Indian startups? Share your thoughts and let's spark some lively discussions! 💡 #IndianStartupScene

coderji

1yr

A Team Lead

Tata's Titan to buy Rs 60 crore worth of CaratLane shares to make it a wholly owned company. This means Titan now officially owns 100% of CaratLane, leaving no room for any other suitors (unless they come bearing even bigger diamonds, of course). So, does this mean we can expect a "buy a watch, get a free necklace" deal shortly? ⌚️

exoticmagpie

11mo

ex -

American Express

Is the chase for funding causing founders to cheat the system?😟 We're seeing founders inflate metrics, hide discounts, and misrepresent their products. This hurts everyone: investors get burned, good founders miss out on funding, and the whole startup ecosystem suffers.☹️ We need honesty and transparency to find the real winners.🤷‍♂️ Chime in your thoughts?

majnubhai

11mo

works at

Accenture

Where can I find good startup job listings?

Kindly recommend some good websites 😊

endlesshusky

11mo

freelancer

I think companies in India needs to increase steps of work intentionally to creates more jobs parallel to increasing profit vision also

crunchytikka

12mo

works at

Cipla

Which Indian Startups are doing good in 2024?

kyachahiye

11mo

A Software Developer

Why startups fail and change doesn't happen

Came across this post recently, couldn't have described it better IMO. Founders face a huge challenge while trying to change the status quo and human behavior. http://nauk.in/fSwSeJyA

doctordaaru

1yr

A Tech Lead

If you could push a button and make a company go bankrupt. Which company would it be?

dadiji

1yr

works at

Accenture

Currently watching Shark Tank Season 3 and noticing a trend of royalty deals dominating the pitches. What are your thoughts on this?

hukumamatata

1yr

works at

Infosys

I don't want to dampen anyone's excitement about India's growth, but here's a fact check for your nationalistic sentiments - State Bank of India is the most profitable Indian company (as of 2024). And, it made a profit of ONLY $8.1 billion (INR 65,407.50 Crores). Bye!

cerealkiller

1yr

works at

HNI Corporation

Did Blinkit just made this up or it can be true?? What opinion do AmbitionBox junta have for this? Given loneliness is one factor as well.

cerealkiller

1yr

works at

HNI Corporation

Baba Ramdev tech version 🫡 Why people have to resort to such cheap tactics? 🥲

majnubhai

1yr

works at

Accenture

Startups that we thought were dead, but are actually doing very good? (Lets bring some positivity here)🌻

cerealkiller

1yr

works at

HNI Corporation

Thoughts? I feel founders move to more advanced ecosystems. I know few founders based out of Kolkata, who moved to other cities like Bangalore. This seems common, even in the US, founders from other cities move to Silicon Valley or New York.

cerealkiller

1yr

works at

HNI Corporation

How has your perception of Indian startup founders shifted when you've had the opportunity to get to know them more closely compared to your previous impressions of them?

leadersheep

1yr

A Team Lead

"Perfection is achieved not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away" - Antoine de Saint-Exupery Whether you're in product, engineering, design, or copy, keep this principle close to your heart. It is much harder than you think to keep things simple. Don't you think?

dadiji

11mo

works at

Accenture

Is Cred making money?

or just cred coins 🤣🤣

kyachahiye

1yr

A Software Developer

Cloud kitchens don't have fancy restaurants, so they save money and can maybe put that towards tastier food, right? What do you think?

gurugrind

12mo

An Assistant Manager

Is this a sign that more funds will be available for Indian start-ups to raise? If that's the case then it shall also reflect upon the job market with more jobs and higher salaries. No?

tallented

11mo

works at

Myntra

Do you think the TikTok ban in India has proven to be good/bad for businesses? I see a lot of small businesses have been blowing up in the US because of TikTok because that's where the majority of the Gen-Z population is. Please share your thoughts.

vladimirprotein

1yr

ex -

Agatsa Software

Many product based start up companies are hiring experienced employees and use there resources and contacts to sell there products to them and make them sign a contract to not work for there competitors for atleast 2-3 years and then firing them, eliminating the employees from that field. Don't fall for this scams until they agree to sign a 2-3 years clause to work with you as well.

majnubhai

1yr

works at

Accenture

Hi everyone, I am looking to switch to a startup for a more impact & dynamic role in business/strategic finance. About me - MBA finance & strategy from Imt Ghaziabad 2022 April. Started working for an MNC in May 2022, and have been recognized 6 times for my impact, stakeholder management, and ability to bring change. I am looking to solve more problems that startups would face. Looking forward to connecting.

cerealkiller

1yr

works at

HNI Corporation

Recent developments in the Indian Startup exosystem that you should be aware of:- -Fintech unicorn InCred's profit climbs over 250% to Rs. 109 crore in FY23. -Bamboo-based kids' fashion brand Kidbea raises $1 million in a pre-series A funding round. -HR tech startup InCruiter raises Rs. 1.1 Crore from revenue-based financing platform GetVantage. -Battery cell manufacturer Rincell Corporation raises $1.2 million led by NextGen Battery Chem Ventures LLC.

doctordaaru

1yr

A Tech Lead

On one hand, I find this move pretty noble and philanthropic. Credit must be given where it's due. However, I don't know how to feel about business siding with religion/government so openly. Hospitals, of all establishments, that base decision-making guided by religious sentiments is a dangerous place. Don't you think?

doctordaaru

11mo

A Tech Lead

Are Indian founder's listening?

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