private boom v/s public gloom

how startups need to adapt in such a capital cycle (India) August 2019 the India market is in a unique spot for early stage tech entrepreneurs, at least in recent history. with this post, I've attempted to explain the disconnects in the market, and a shared a few pointers for founders on how to navigate … Continue reading private boom v/s public gloom →

How to think about Corporate VC investors

Couple of friends asked me this question recently, so I thought it may be useful for a wider audience. Often during a fundraise process at startups, you come across the investment arm of an Operating Company (unlike VC’s who only invest and don’t run companies). Let’s call them OpCo’s. OpCo’s typically invest from their balance … Continue reading How to think about Corporate VC investors →

BSE Sensex validates that Food Tech revolution in India is no bubble

Consumers have more choice, and Pizza is no longer the only preferred home delivery option I read this article in the Economic Times yesterday, and realized that the food-tech sector has just demonstrated its real impact and latent demand on two public stocks (Jubilant Foodworks & Speciality Restaurants) Performance of Jubilant Foodworks & Speciality Foods … Continue reading BSE Sensex validates that Food Tech revolution in India is no bubble →

unexpectedly amazing customer service

how a wishful tweet was met with an amazing response by Grofers late evening yesterday (March 18, 2015), I read about how Postmates had partnered with Starbucks to deliver coffee to anyone with a smartphone. Postmates is available in the US, and doesn’t cover India. I tweeted wishfully at Grofers & their founder Albinder Dhindsa … Continue reading unexpectedly amazing customer service →

teachers will soon be celebrities

That technology is changing the way we think of education is a fact that few can deny, especially in 2012. As we look ahead 10 years from now, one potential implication of the use of technology and the break-down of traditional institutions of learning, such as universities, could be the emergence of the superstar teacher. … Continue reading teachers will soon be celebrities →