I shared my favorite Yoda quotes with you in part one of this essay. Another favourite character, Gandalf from The Lord of the Rings (LOTR), is one… Read more “Lessons from Yoda and Gandalf – Part 2”
Tag: entrepreneurs
When to start a startup?
What do entrepreneurs, astronauts and artists have in common, other than they begin with syllable ‘Ah’. Take astronauts. Some moments are indelibly imprinted in our minds. I… Read more “When to start a startup?”
Meet venture capital pioneer Vani Kola
Vani Kola left behind a stellar career as an entrepreneur in the United States to gamble on the startup ecosystem in India. She has no regrets. In… Read more “Meet venture capital pioneer Vani Kola”
E-commerce start-ups do things we don’t even think of: Vani Kola
When Ratan Tata planned to invest in e-tail ventures, he reached Kalaari Capital, whose investments portfolio of 35 companies include names such as Snapdeal, Urban Ladder and… Read more “E-commerce start-ups do things we don’t even think of: Vani Kola”
I have a dream of an India where everyone has equal opportunity: Ratan Tata
If the last decade saw the IT revolution in India, this one is well on its way to witnessing the startup revolution. The Indian startup ecosystem has… Read more “I have a dream of an India where everyone has equal opportunity: Ratan Tata”
Ratan Tata joins Kalaari Capital’s advisory board
After investing in e-commerce start-up firms in India, Ratan Tata is now taking on a mentor’s role with venture capital firm Kalaari Capital. Tata, who joins the… Read more “Ratan Tata joins Kalaari Capital’s advisory board”
Secrets of enterprise
Source: The Times of India Published on 18th January, 2015 Passion, determination, vision, agility, team play, fundraising skills … What exactly defines the DNA of a booming… Read more “Secrets of enterprise”
Women at Work: The Race Gets Easier
Source: The Wall Street Journal, U.S edition Published on 20th November, 2014 Vani Kola, co-founder and managing director of venture firm Kalaari Capital, is one of the few… Read more “Women at Work: The Race Gets Easier”
Scale up your mind: How the smart startups get venture capital funding
Source: Tech in Asia Published on 22nd September 2014 In the first part of this article, we have seen what is venture capital funding and how it… Read more “Scale up your mind: How the smart startups get venture capital funding”
Only companies that grow rapidly will have interesting exit options open to them: Vani Kola of Kalaari Capital
Source: VCCircle Published on 5th September, 2014 Last year, Technology focused venture capital firm Indo-US Venture Partners rechristened itself to Kalaari Capital while raising a new $160 million… Read more “Only companies that grow rapidly will have interesting exit options open to them: Vani Kola of Kalaari Capital”
