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Free eBook – 2025 Startup Resolutions: Entrepreneur’s playbook to crush it this year

Tools & Resources, Startup & Entrepreneurship

Are you ready to take your startup to the next level in 2025? Whether you’re just starting out or looking to scale, “2025 Startup Resolutions: ...

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The Startup Competition Scam: How fake entrepreneurs are stealing millions from competitions

Trends, News & Updates

I’ve been a passionate advocate for startups for as long as I can remember, having spent the last 16 years deeply embedded in the startup ...

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Why do competitors open their stores next to each other?

Business & Management, Sales & Marketing

Have you ever wondered why competing businesses choose to open their stores right next to each other? It’s a curious phenomenon that defies conventional wisdom. ...

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Top 20 reasons for Startup Failures and how to minimize them?

Startup & Entrepreneurship

We all know that the world of startups is extremely risky, as the saying goes “9 out of every 10 startups fail.” And that’s a ...

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The Startup Idea Validation Framework by Arnab Ray

Startup & Entrepreneurship

Validating a startup idea is extremely important for all entrepreneurs before implementing their idea. The validation process typically involves evaluation of the characteristics of the ...

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Startup Funding – A comprehensive guide for Entrepreneurs

Startup & Entrepreneurship

Preface: I have been often asked about Startup Funding by entrepreneurs. There seems to be a lot of myths surround the subject of startup funding. ...

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The myth of first-mover advantage in Startups: Why being first doesn’t mean winning

Startup & Entrepreneurship

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). ...

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The future of retail in India: From kiranas to q-Commerce and the risk of irreversible dependency

Trends, News & Updates

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 ...

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The ultimate guide to Corporate Governance for Startups: Building trust, scalability, and long-Term success

Business & Management, Startup & Entrepreneurship

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, ...

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Startups ≠ Funding: Wake up and smell the reality, Not the hype

Startup & Entrepreneurship

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 ...

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Why India isn’t building the next OpenAI or Deepseek – Is it a failure or a phase?

Trends, News & Updates

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, ...

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The Startup Chessboard: How building a startup is like playing a game of chess

Startup & Entrepreneurship, Business & Management

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 ...

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50 Essential tools every startup needs

Tools & Resources

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, ...

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Innovation does not necessarily mean invention

Business & Management

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 ...

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India’s Holi Economy: How India’s festival of colors powers a multi-billion-dollar industry

Trends, News & Updates

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 ...

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The Reverse Flip: Why Indian Startups are moving back home

Trends, News & Updates

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 ...

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16 common startup mistakes to avoid: A founder’s guide to building a successful business

Startup & Entrepreneurship

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, ...

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The Aptitude & Attitude Matrix (AAM): A guide to recruiting, identifying, and creating a great startup team

Business & Management, Startup & Entrepreneurship

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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The importance of MoSCoW Metrics for Startups

Startup & Entrepreneurship, Business & Management

With limited resources, tight budgets, and a rapidly evolving market, startups must focus on what truly matters. This is where the MoSCoW prioritization method comes ...

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How to start a Cloud Kitchen in India: A comprehensive guide

Startup & Entrepreneurship

The food industry in India has undergone a significant transformation with the rise of cloud kitchens, also known as ghost kitchens or virtual kitchens. These ...

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Understanding TAM, SAM, and SOM: How to analyze and capture your market effectively

Startup & Entrepreneurship, Business & Management, Sales & Marketing

As an entrepreneur, having a clear understanding of your market potential is more critical than ever. Knowing where your business stands in the broader market ...

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Arnab Ray is an innovator, serial entrepreneur, early-stage startup investor, and business mentor with a strong presence in the startup ecosystem. He currently serves as the CEO at Array Innovative Services Pvt. Ltd along with ventures like BPlan Experts, iLogyx, PresentationGFX, Crazy about Startups, Vezume, Xprezio... Read More

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Startup Resolutions 2025
Free eBook – 2025 Startup Resolutions: Entrepreneur’s playbook to crush it this year

January 7, 2025

Startup Competition Scam
The Startup Competition Scam: How fake entrepreneurs are stealing millions from competitions

August 13, 2024

Why do competitors open their stores next to each other
Why do competitors open their stores next to each other?

July 19, 2023

Top 20 reasons for a startup failures
Top 20 reasons for Startup Failures and how to minimize them?

June 19, 2022

startup idea validation framework cover
The Startup Idea Validation Framework by Arnab Ray

May 5, 2020

Startup Funding – A comprehensive guide for Entrepreneurs

March 17, 2020

first mover advantage
The myth of first-mover advantage in Startups: Why being first doesn’t mean winning

July 7, 2025

Future of Inidan Retail
The future of retail in India: From kiranas to q-Commerce and the risk of irreversible dependency

April 25, 2025

Startup Corporate Governance Guide
The ultimate guide to Corporate Governance for Startups: Building trust, scalability, and long-Term success

April 22, 2025

Startups ≠ Funding
Startups ≠ Funding: Wake up and smell the reality, Not the hype

April 10, 2025

.st1{display:none}About Arnab Ray

Arnab Ray

Arnab Ray is an innovator, serial entrepreneur, early-stage startup investor, and business mentor with a strong presence in the startup ecosystem. He currently serves as the CEO at Array Innovative Services Pvt. Ltd along with ventures like BPlan Experts, iLogyx, PresentationGFX, Crazy about Startups, Vezume, Xprezio... Read More

Follow Me:

  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube
  • Twitter

.st1{display:none}Latest posts

Startup Resolutions 2025
Free eBook – 2025 Startup Resolutions: Entrepreneur’s playbook to crush it this year

January 7, 2025

Startup Competition Scam
The Startup Competition Scam: How fake entrepreneurs are stealing millions from competitions

August 13, 2024

Why do competitors open their stores next to each other
Why do competitors open their stores next to each other?

July 19, 2023

Top 20 reasons for a startup failures
Top 20 reasons for Startup Failures and how to minimize them?

June 19, 2022

startup idea validation framework cover
The Startup Idea Validation Framework by Arnab Ray

May 5, 2020

Startup Funding – A comprehensive guide for Entrepreneurs

March 17, 2020

Future of Inidan Retail
The future of retail in India: From kiranas to q-Commerce and the risk of irreversible dependency

April 25, 2025

Startup Corporate Governance Guide
The ultimate guide to Corporate Governance for Startups: Building trust, scalability, and long-Term success

April 22, 2025

Startups ≠ Funding
Startups ≠ Funding: Wake up and smell the reality, Not the hype

April 10, 2025

Startup Mahakumbh Piyush Goyal
Why India isn’t building the next OpenAI or Deepseek – Is it a failure or a phase?

April 8, 2025

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Arnab Ray is a seasoned entrepreneur, mentor, and early-stage investor deeply involved with the startup ecosystem. Arnab's extensive portfolio includes ventures like BPlan Experts, Crazy About Startups, and PresentationGFX. Beyond his business endeavors, he actively mentors and collaborates with prominent organizations, fostering entrepreneurship and innovation.

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