Jugaad is the Indian startup’s superpower, but it breaks at scale. We analyze the identity crisis founders face when their scrappy startup needs to grow up and embrace process, without …
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Generation Alpha Census: How India’s First Digital Native Generation is Reshaping Everything
The delayed 2027 Census offers a first-ever data-backed glimpse into India’s Generation Alpha. This isn’t just a headcount; it’s a roadmap to the future of our economy, shaped by the …
Festival Leave Calculations: How Indian Startups Schedule Around 47 Different Holidays
Managing India’s diverse festival calendar is a startup’s biggest operational test. From Diwali to Onam, we dive into how companies are turning this logistical nightmare into a unique cultural strength, …
How to Create Products Indians Actually Want: 5 Cultural Design Principles
Want to build products for the Indian market? This guide covers 5 essential cultural design principles, from the ‘Paisa Vasool’ mindset to family-centric features, for achieving authentic market fit.
The internet resembles a massive Kumbh Mela, a confluence of countless ideas. But is it a sacred gathering for wisdom (jnana) or a chaotic marketplace where truth gets lost in …
The 3-Second Window: 6 Risk Assessment Secrets from Crossing an Indian Street That Will Make You a Better Leader
Master quick decision-making with 6 risk assessment techniques from Indian street crossing. Apply these street-smart strategies for calculated risk-taking and confident leadership in your professional life.
The Great Indian Startup Office Location Drama: Why Everyone Wants to Be in Bangalore
In the unwritten rulebook of Indian entrepreneurship, there exists a chapter that reads like a sacred commandment: “Thou shalt move to Bangalore.” For a young founder with a fledgling idea, …
The ‘Kirana Store’ is Your Best Startup Coach: 5 Business Lessons No B-School Teaches
Before startups and B-schools, there was the kirana store. This is the original Indian MBA, teaching timeless lessons in customer loyalty, lean inventory, and real-world finance that can help any …
English, Hindi, and 47 Other Languages: The Polyglot Startup Communication Challenge
In an Indian startup, a single conversation can span three languages. This isn’t chaos; it’s a strategic challenge and a unique competitive advantage. We dive into how linguistic diversity is …
The Indian Startup Dress Code Dilemma: Kurta in Client Meetings, Hoodie for Coding
The Indian startup wardrobe is a strategic choice. A hoodie for coding, a kurta for clients. We decode how clothing reflects cultural identity, client relationships, and a company’s very soul …