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 of my perennial sources of insights.
“Despair is only for
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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 remember the space shuttle Challenger launch in 1986, the excitement and anticipation leading …
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 2006, Vani Kola spent a month in India, “travelling, meeting people, sitting in …
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 Bluestone. While Tata made personal investment in these three companies, he also agreed …
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 never been more vibrant and abuzz with opportunities and expectations. Today, not only …
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 firm in an advisory role, will lend his expertise to guide and mentor …
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 startup? What do some of the biggest names in the investment community look …
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 women who have become successful in the nascent venture capital industry in …
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 works. It is time now to take up how to get venture capital …