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”
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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”
Selling online, standing out
Source: The Hindu BusinessLine Published on 7th April, 2014 Well-defined differentiators, long-term customer relationships and brand building are vital In past editions of Start-up Island, perspectives… Read more “Selling online, standing out”
Venture Capitals cheer thanks, early investors likely to make big gains
As numerous young technology ventures in India get ready for their next level of growth, venture capital funds that invested millions in them are cheering the prospect… Read more “Venture Capitals cheer thanks, early investors likely to make big gains”
Don’t have unrealistic expectations about valuations while pitching to a VC: Kalaari Capital’s Vani Kola
Pitching to a venture capital fund is an important step in the fundraising cycle of a company. The “pitch” done by an entrepreneur is one of the… Read more “Don’t have unrealistic expectations about valuations while pitching to a VC: Kalaari Capital’s Vani Kola”
Via.com co-founders to launch new travel start-up
The two founders of travel website Via.com have moved out of active roles at the website and will soon launch a new business in Singapore in the… Read more “Via.com co-founders to launch new travel start-up”
Cassidy: Vani Kola returns to India and shows startups there the road to U.S. markets and beyond
Vani Kola is a citizen of the flat world. Kola, an Indian immigrant who I first met nearly 15 years ago, was making a name for herself… Read more “Cassidy: Vani Kola returns to India and shows startups there the road to U.S. markets and beyond”
