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India’s Silent Unicorns: What They’re Doing Differently in 2025
August 26, 2025
India’s startup ecosystem is growing at a remarkable pace. As of July 2025, the country ranks third globally with over 121 unicorns, according to data from the Economic Times. While many of these startups have captured public attention with flashy announcements and billion-dollar funding rounds, another group has been quietly
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The Post-Funding Void: What Really Happens After the Cheque Clears
August 19, 2025
You just closed your seed round. After months of pitching and refining, the money lands. You breathe. You celebrate. And then, silence. Emails slow down. Investor calendars go quiet. You’re no longer the centre of attention. This stillness is what many founders feel but rarely mention. It is the post-funding
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From Bharat to Boardroom: What Tier 2 India Is Buying in 2025
August 8, 2025
Luxury’s new address isn’t Delhi or Mumbai. It’s Tier 2 India, where consumer trends are being rewritten daily. A stroll through the bustling centers of Lucknow, Indore, or Coimbatore will reveal a different story of consumer evolution. Families are no longer limiting themselves to the grocery basket; they are throwing
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The Head Game: Mental Models That Help Founders Survive Year 1
August 4, 2025
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, one in five new U.S. businesses fail within their first year, and two-thirds of startups don’t last 10 years. The truth is, there is no single reason behind these failures; market misfit, cash crunch, burnout, and countless other factors play a role.
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The Future of Consumer Tech: What’s Next After the AI Hype
July 21, 2025
The generative AI boom was noisy, from text-to-image magic, chatbots with uncanny wit, and headlines about billion-dollar compute clusters. But today, the real transformation is more subtle, yet more pervasive. The age of flashy AI is giving way to ubiquitous, embedded, and ambient intelligence, a shift that will redefine consumer
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The Rise of Climate-Conscious Consumers in India: A VC’s Perspective
July 16, 2025
In India, going green isn’t just a trend anymore, it’s becoming a way of life. A 2024 Bain & Company survey found that nearly 80% of Indian consumers are “very” or “extremely” concerned about climate change and environmental sustainability, and 60% are willing to pay a premium for eco-friendly products.
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