The real Startup flex is financial discipline, not valuation
I meet founders every week. Some are funded. Some are chasing term sheets. Some are quietly building on revenue. After seventeen years across multiple ventures, ...
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Arnab Ray
Liquidation Preference: The most dangerous clause you’re probably ignoring
When a startup founder hears the term “term sheet,” their first instinct is to focus on valuation. What is the investor’s valuation of the company? ...
Read moreBuilt to fade: How fashion, technology, and capitalism keep you buying
Have you ever noticed and wondered how come older products, whether it’s electronics, furniture, buildings, or cars, all seemed to last longer and feel more ...
Read moreThe myth of first-mover advantage in Startups: Why being first doesn’t mean winning
Startup culture is filled with golden rules and fancy buzzowords. One of the most religiously repeated is first to market, or first mover advantage (FMA). ...
Read moreThe future of retail in India: From kiranas to q-Commerce and the risk of irreversible dependency
India’s retail landscape is undergoing one of the most dramatic transformations in its economic history. What began as a fragmented, relationship-driven ecosystem dominated by mom-and-pop kirana stores ...
Read moreThe ultimate guide to Corporate Governance for Startups: Building trust, scalability, and long-Term success
In the race to disrupt industries, chase valuations, and secure venture capital, corporate governance often gets pushed down the priority list for startups. After all, ...
Read moreStartups ≠ Funding: Wake up and smell the reality, Not the hype
There was a time, not too long ago, when being an entrepreneur meant being gritty, scrappy, and ridiculously resourceful. You had an idea. You tested ...
Read moreWhy India isn’t building the next OpenAI or Deepseek – Is it a failure or a phase?
From Roti to Robots, Ice Creams to Innovation & Delivery to Deep Tech: Understanding India’s startup journey through Maslow’s lens At the 2025 Startup Mahakumbh, ...
Read moreThe Startup Chessboard: How building a startup is like playing a game of chess
Launching and running a startup isn’t unlike playing a high-stakes game of chess. At first glance, the two may seem worlds apart—one is a centuries-old ...
Read more50 Essential tools every startup needs
Starting a business is no easy feat, and having the right tools can make a significant difference in your journey. Whether you’re naming your startup, ...
Read moreInnovation does not necessarily mean invention
When people think of innovation, they often imagine groundbreaking discoveries—things that never existed before, like the lightbulb or the airplane. However, innovation isn’t always about ...
Read moreIndia’s Holi Economy: How India’s festival of colors powers a multi-billion-dollar industry
Holi, one of India’s most celebrated festivals, is widely recognized for its joyous spirit, vibrant colors, and cultural significance. However, beyond the revelry, Holi has ...
Read moreThe Reverse Flip: Why Indian Startups are moving back home
For years, Indian startups have chosen to incorporate abroad—primarily in Singapore, the US, or the UAE—to tap into global capital markets, ease regulatory burdens, and ...
Read more16 common startup mistakes to avoid: A founder’s guide to building a successful business
Starting a business is often compared to navigating a maze—one wrong turn, and you’re back at square one. The entrepreneurial journey is filled with uncertainties, ...
Read moreThe Aptitude & Attitude Matrix (AAM): A guide to recruiting, identifying, and creating a great startup team
When you’re building a startup, one of the most critical decisions you’ll face is assembling the right team. The team members you choose will shape ...
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