The Startup Guy

Perspectives of an Entrepreneur from the Indian Startup Trenches.

Category: The Journey

An Entrepreneur’s Diary: Succeeding Early.

What is it that really makes an entrepreneur tick? What is it that really motivates him or her? What is it that really kills the fun of the game? Whats the limit to achieve whatever folks set out for? When is a show over and ready to be scrapped? What does it take to make [...]

Chennai Super Kings Vs. Kolkata Knight Riders: Enjoyable.

I never thought I’d get into this. The IPL frenzie, I mean. Too much of pompous marketing hype, and a proof of what would happen if cricket was more than cricket and added bollywood and cheerleaders to the mix – thats what I thought. I had initially gotten some tickets from a friend, and had [...]

In Delhi for the Weekend.

As planned, there is a team of folks from Chennai who are heading to Delhi to meet up with some folks, and get some logistics in place for the upcoming edition of Proto.in. The agenda is essentially to be able to answer the question “Where in Delhi is Proto.in happening?” and also to freeze on [...]

India doesn’t “need” anyone.

I’m probably taking a 180 degree turn, and maybe a few more swirls on this post, considering my last entry on design and technology, but I think this is gonna have to be said, sooner or later. There are a couple of things that I am noticing lately. 1. People who are back from the [...]

India doesn’t “need” anyone.

I’m probably taking a 180 degree turn, and maybe a few more swirls on this post, considering my last entry on design and technology, but I think this is gonna have to be said, sooner or later. There are a couple of things that I am noticing lately. 1. People who are back from the [...]

Weekend Summary.

Phew, this has been another crazy weekend following the last. It was great to finally sleep in and wake up around noon today (sunday) and unwind with all the stress and lack of sleep that was quickly catching up. I was in bangalore this weekend for an official meet and it was fun to meet [...]

In Delhi on the 19th. First Proto.in Meet

A set of core team members will be in Delhi on the weekend of the 19th (Saturday) to meet with the group in Delhi, and finalize on the venue and work out the logistics of the upcoming edition of Proto.in. It’s usually a lot of fun having that first meet, since thats when dreams and [...]

The Weekend Past. Quite eventful.

Saturday was Startup Lunch in Bangalore and kudos to the guys [Sridhar, Pradeep and Ashish Sinha] who are spearheading the effort there, it went really really really well. There is an account by the organizing team which goes through most of the details. I am quite impressed, and kinda glad to know that there is [...]

An Entrepreneur’s Diary: Getting Personal.

I usually avoid mixing my personal emotions and sentiments into what is supposed to be an alternative lifestyle. But I realize that I am probably avoiding the one topic that comes much closer to home for most entrepreneurs. As much we do talk about the fact that India is rising, India is racing, or the [...]

An Entrepreneur’s Diary: Getting Personal.

I usually avoid mixing my personal emotions and sentiments into what is supposed to be an alternative lifestyle. But I realize that I am probably avoiding the one topic that comes much closer to home for most entrepreneurs. As much we do talk about the fact that India is rising, India is racing, or the [...]