Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath's biggest takeaway from the global event was his conviction that 'Outside of the US and China, India is easily the most vibrant place for entrepreneurs today'.
The 24-year-old acknowledged that his unconventional career shift has gotten him a lot of attention both online and offline, and he is not shying away from the limelight.
Talking about the Union Budget, Pandey emphasized its balanced approach, featuring both demand and supply-side measures. He stressed that India's focus is on entrepreneurial energy, increasing productivity, and enhancing employability among the youth.
Users suggested the 17-year-old consider opportunities like Y Combinator or the Thiel Fellowship, calling them more selective and potentially impactful than Stanford.
What began as a call-in service and newsletter evolved into a digital powerhouse, connecting millions of homeowners with service providers for everything from repairs to cleaning.
The entrepreneur credited Bengaluru for pivotal milestones: his first job, international travel, successful business ventures, startup funding, and even his life partner.
Jenny Lei used $300,000 saved from a purse dropshipping side hustle to fund the initial production. But the first prototype was a disappointment—she described it as 'looking like a kindergartener’s art project.'
What began as a humble venture has now grown into a business with $4 million in revenue, including nearly $800,000 in profit.
Steven Guo’s entrepreneurial journey began when he was just 12. A summer project hosting a Minecraft server for friends turned into an unexpected moneymaker when other players started joining and paying for perks.
“Stay hungry, stay foolish” was Steve Jobs’ motto. Entrepreneurship encapsulates that pithy philosophy. It serves as the motive force of widespread prosperity in rich countries. An Indian entrepreneur outlines his journey and the beliefs which made him persist with taking risks
Corry Banks dedicated 90 days after leaving his job to establishing Modbap Modular, focusing on his product design and refining his brand pitch.
A key factor in Evangelina Petrakis' growth has been her dedication to the craft, with workweeks sometimes stretching up to 80 hours. She has a small team that includes her mother and a couple of employees.
With her last $2,000, Anna-Marie Ortiz covered essential supplies, a website, and branding. She avoided online advertising costs by targeting neighbourhoods with flyers and business cards.
While the entrepreneur's tweet aimed to motivate, it sparked backlash, with several users accusing him of glorifying hustle culture and creating unnecessary pressure for young people.
Under the Rajiv Gandhi Entrepreneurship Programme, the state will provide a monthly grant of Rs 25,000 to 30 innovators for 12 months
Speaking at the Moneycontrol Startup Conclave, Karnataka IT-BT Minister Priyank Kharge announced that they will introduce sector-specific corridors for startups, including an AI corridor with San Francisco as a sister city to Bengaluru.
A recent series of tweets by an entrepreneur recounted how a simple act of reaching out led to a game-changing investment from Nithin Kamath.
The Uber driver-cum-entrepreneur claims that his Nano Travels app has already attracted over 600 drivers.
Sensibull CEO Abid Hassan sparked a debate with a post about his acquaintance who made a fortune by selling his tech startup, spent his money on expensive cars and travelling the world, but could not find fulfilment in any of it.
An Indian-origin woman says she flew 3,000 miles (nearly 4,800 km) to attend a friend’s wedding, only to end up at the wrong reception venue
Naik is set to address his last annual general meeting on August 9.
Jessica Mah has appeared on magazine covers, dated celebrities - but insists her life is not the fairy tale it appears at the outset.
Jayant Patil, the president of the NCP, has asserted that the faction led by Ajit Pawar does not possess the authority to remove him from his position. Patil further asserted that all 53 NCP MLAs are aligned with party chief Sharad Pawar. This statement follows the appointment of Sunil Tatkare as the new Maharashtra NCP president by Ajit Pawar's camp, along with their request to disqualify Jayant Patil and Jitendra Awhad from the Maharashtra Assembly.
A 21-year-old from Missouri, US, claims she made $3 million in just six months after dropping out of college.
For grantmaking to be effective and lead to sustainable impact, philanthropists must have a well-thought-out, cogent, decision-making framework. How far is India’s philanthropy ecosystem from getting there? Which emerging sectors are in the critical need of philanthropy and what are the complexities of the giving ecosystem in India? How can young entrepreneurs contribute to society? In this episode, Amitabh Jaipuria, CEO at Accelerate India Philanthropy, delves deep into the theme. Tune in!