India took the path of a socialist economy after independence in 1947. The policies tended towards protectionism, strong emphasis on import substitution, state regulated industrialisation and a… Read more “India Macro and Consumption”
Tag: Entrepreneurship
Lessons from Yoda and Gandalf – Part 2
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”
Lessons from Yoda and Gandalf – Part 1
I first discovered JRR Tolkien’s Lord of The Rings when I was 20. I found it fascinating. For me, it was more than just a fantasy novel.… Read more “Lessons from Yoda and Gandalf – Part 1”
Should We Celebrate Failure?
Recently, I came upon a report in a newspaper that argued that we should celebrate failure. Quoting an entrepreneur, it lamented that we are obsessed with just… Read more “Should We Celebrate Failure?”
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?”
Would I invest in a Mark Zuckerberg?
It was Oct 28th of 2015, 2.30 a.m. and I was on my way to the airport. This is not totally uncommon, although it is never comfortable.… Read more “Would I invest in a Mark Zuckerberg?”
Home advantage
It has been nearly a decade since Vani Kola, managing director of Kalaari Capital, went from being Silicon Valley entrepreneur to an India venture capitalist. The big… Read more “Home advantage”
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”
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”
