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Hiring First Five: Lessons in Culture Before Scale
July 15, 2025
Startups don’t fail because of bad ideas; they fail because of the wrong people. That is why your first hires must be chosen carefully, not just for their skills but for how they think, collaborate, and adapt. These people form the DNA of your company, shaping its culture, direction, and
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From Gut to GTM: Making Better Launch Decisions as a Consumer Brand
July 11, 2025
Every successful brand begins with a spark, such as a midnight idea, a shower thought, or that gut feeling that reflects you’re onto something big. It’s raw. It’s real. And honestly, it’s where the magic begins. But here’s the catch: in today’s hyper-competitive market, instinct can be a powerful compass,
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The Trust Stack: What Today’s Consumers Look for Before They Click ‘Buy’
July 10, 2025
Imagine you’re browsing online on a mobile or laptop. You find something that catches your eye, and you think that it’s exactly what you’ve been looking for. But the moment before you hit the ‘Buy Now’ button, a tiny voice in your head says – “Can I trust this?” That
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Understanding Venture Capital: How Does It Work?
July 1, 2025
Ever wondered how startups like Flipkart, Zomato, or boAt go from garage ideas to multi-crore giants? The answer lies in a powerful engine that fuels innovation i.e., Venture Capital. The success stories of these startups brought the concept of ‘Venture Capital‘ and ‘Startup funding’ into the limelight. From news reports
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How Gen Z Is Forcing a D2C Rethink: Design, Purpose, and Pricing Through the Lens of Venture Capital in India
June 30, 2025
Scroll. Swipe. Dismiss. Repeat. For India’s Gen Z, there’s no slow build—only an instant “yes” or “no.” In this world of reflexive browsing and exacting aesthetics, conventional D2C strategies are fraying at the edges. A generation steeped in algorithm-driven experiences and social consciousness demands that design, mission, and perceived worth
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The Rise of AI-Backed Due Diligence in Early-Stage Investing
June 26, 2025
Have you ever sat through a marathon due diligence process? Sifting through spreadsheets, reviewing decks, chasing data from founders, only to wonder if there’s a smarter, faster way? Imagine if, instead of weeks of manual toil, you had AI assistants scanning market signals, flagging risks, and surfacing insights in days
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