Mike Markkula was intrigued by Steve Jobs and Wozniak. He realized that the duo had built the first affordable and useful computer for people. In the year 1977, by investing $250,000 in Apple he became its Angel Investor. Angel investing is appealing, but there is a huge risk of losing your money. So, what are the advantages of investing in angels? And how to become an angel investor? Some...
Do you think that there is a scarcity of women entrepreneurs in India? Think again..! In the last decade, women entrepreneurship in India has witnessed a massive advancement, with many women joining the ranks of prominent startups. While innovators like Kiran Majumdar-Shaw remind us that nothing can stop them from pursuing their dreams, emerging unicorn entrepreneurs like Nykaa’s Falguni...
One of the biggest challenges faced by an entrepreneur is to raise adequate funds to keep the business running. While managing other operational aspects of the startup, entrepreneurs also have to look at networking with potential investors, as well as pitch their business idea, strategy, plan of action and convince investors to invest in their business. The whole process of pitching in front of...
When investing in a startup company, there are a number of pertinent questions that come to mind. How to buy startup shares? If one has never ventured into the arena of investments before and is absolutely new to buying shares in a startup, then one would most likely be thinking; how to start up in share market? Before taking the leap, it is advisable to equip oneself with some basic...
A decade ago, to invest in a startup, you were required to possess a lot of money and have a lot of connections. It’s no longer the case, and ordinary investors can now easily participate in interesting startup opportunities through several portals. From an Investor perspective Consider private investors like ‘Angel investors’ and ‘Venture capitalists’ Angel investing: If you are thinking...
How do I invest in startups? This is a common question among people who wish to invest in startups and gain valuable experience as well as high returns. India is home to one of the world’s youngest populations, and its economy is rapidly growing. This makes India an attractive place to invest in startups, as they are poised to benefit from the country’s ongoing growth...
Until recently, angel investors, and venture capitalists were the only ones who could invest in businesses. However, the market has become more accessible thanks to recent government reforms, and individuals can now easily invest their money in a potential business. But, how to invest in startup companies is a major concern. This is because not all startups manage to establish a mark in the...
“Sometimes creativity can’t be forced but it can be brainstormed” – Anonymous Perhaps, most of us will agree to this. You can’t force creativity, at least not in the same way that you can’t drive a nail into a piece of plywood. You may, however, create situations and circumstances like group discussions that will significantly boost your ability to be creative, as well as...
Working in a startup can be a lucrative career move. You have the opportunity to learn something new every day. If you have a good work ethic, you may be able to secure a startup position with little or no experience, or you may be able to strengthen your skills in tough roles at start-ups that are gaining momentum to scale operations. Start-up ecosystem in India You might be surprised to learn...
For decades, people have been using brainstorming to develop ideas and come up with unique solutions to issues. While some people prefer to work alone, others trust in the strength of a group. As a result, brainstorming sessions have become the norm in every firm during the last few years. The primary advantage of brainstorming is that it promotes cross-stimulation of ideas. It can be...
