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I can only imagine the damage I would cause if I controlled fraction.work's presence on LinkedIN. But let me translate the business speak below into something everyone can understand. VCs suck, and you should avoid them like the plague. Unfortunately, bootstrapping is a pipe dream that is completely out of reach for most founders. Join us on August 21st to learn how to bootstrap and avoid VCs completely.

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India, with #Aadhaar and #DigiYatra, is poised to become the largest market for #Verifiable #Credentials in the world. People have yet to grasp the scale at which this transformation will occur in the next five years. Hypermine | Creators of HypersignID alongside a few other pioneering startups in India, is laying the foundation for this emerging market. Irfan ッ Khan Vishwas Anand Bhushan Raj Patil Satheesh Kumar Lovely Kumari varsha kumari Pratap Mridha Ashish

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5.1 Years to Billion Dollar Dreams: India's Startup Boom Accelerates Forget the seven-year itch. In India's booming startup scene, achieving unicorn status (a valuation of over $1 billion) is happening at breakneck speed. While Inc42 Media reports a median time of 5.1 years, some startups are reaching this milestone in mere months! This lightning-fast growth is a testament to the incredible maturity of India's entrepreneurial landscape. Gone are the days of waiting years for billion-dollar valuations. Today's market is a launchpad for ambitious ideas, fueled by increased investor interest and a growing pool of tech talent. Of course, the past two years haven't been without their challenges. Market corrections have slowed the overall pace of unicorn creation. However, this doesn't diminish the underlying trend: India's startup ecosystem is undergoing a revolution, with innovation happening faster than ever before. This is a powerful moment for Indian entrepreneurs. The time is ripe to seize the opportunity and build the next generation of global giants. What do you think of India's Startup Ecosystem and journey to 100+ unicorns? Is it time to forget Silicon Valley? Is India the New Startup Capital? Share your insights in the comments below! 🔖Save this post, for future reference 🔁Repost to help others If you liked this post,give a 👍Follow me Monica Jasuja #startups #india #unicorns #digitalindia #fintech

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What sets Veera apart? Nandagopal Rajan asks all the right questions, and Veera CEO Arjun Ghose comes through with the answers. This is one you won't want to miss. #India #Internet #Podcast

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Curious about navigating compensation strategies for your startup? Dive into Vrushali Paunikar's invaluable insights shared at Startup Grind 2024. Enhance your team's motivation and drive growth with savvy compensation approaches. https://lnkd.in/dK-hQVEX #StartupGrind #Carta

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V3 Ventures Deal Announcement: Creme Castle - A tech first driven assembly line bakery for Bharat! 🔥 While I was evaluating this file, a lot of people said - bakery? There are 100s of home bakers. How is this scalable? I would have agreed, until I met Pranjay Mittal, who brought innovation from IIT-D, FMS and CarDekho Group to his mom’s humble bakery in Noida. You might remember their Shark Tank episode where his mom famously said, “Main neend mein baking kar sakti hu” 😊 That passion is exactly what we want in founders! From a small bakery in Noida to now clocking monthly sales of over 1 Cr, Creme Castle is disrupting the $12.6 billion Indian bakery industry. 🎂 Here is why we invested… ✅Changing consumer behavior from mithai → cakes & desserts India is a land of festivals and no festival is complete without mithai. However, cakes & desserts are now taking center stage in these celebrations. as the Gen Z takes over. We all know India is trading up. So, there's a growing demand for Tiramisu in Tier 2 and 3. But, we’re lacking a player. ✅The Assembly Line Model: And, we need a player that’s standardized. The biggest problem with F&B is that when you order from the 2nd and 3rd outlet - the product isn’t as good. This is the most unique part of Creme Castle. Cakes are made in 3 components in a central kitchen - base (sponge), icing and customization. At spoke kitchen it’s only about putting these parts together - thus ensuring quality! ✅This industry is regionalized and heavily fragmented: Think about it, growing up, we all had cakes from our favorite local bakery. Every city has one, but when we moved for college or work - it wasn’t there. Cakes have a nostalgia factor associated with it and so making this change is hard. With all of this Creme Castle is can offer something India hasn’t seen before: - 100% customized cakes in just 2 hours - World's highest # of flavor profiles to choose from They have >10 Lakh loyal customers with a 60% repeat rate and we’re all geared up to expand from NCR to Jaipur and Chandigarh! We’re excited to back the mother-son duo of Veena and Pranjay to disrupt India’s cake market 🎂 What’s do you order cake? PS: Delhi-NCR folks, give us a try. Even available on Blinkit! #india #investment #startup #investor #entrepreneur

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I had an insightful chat with Akshay Datt on the ‘Founder Thesis’ podcast, and it’s now live! We delved deep into the fascinating world of contract staffing, uncovering its twists, turns, and immense potential. Here's a glimpse of what we covered in this episode: • Building a 600 crore staffing business with projected revenue: Insights into the strategies and vision driving our growth at Buzzworks. • Exploring Buzzworks' Future Plans: Delve into Buzzworks' ambitious vision for the future, including our strategies for growth and innovation in the staffing industry. • Transition of the sector: Navigating the evolution of the staffing industry towards consolidation and formalization. • Technology as a game-changer: How to leverage technology to enhance service delivery and differentiate ourselves in the market. • Recruiting blue-collar candidates with a fresh approach: Discussing the importance of maintaining a dynamic candidate database and exploring different hiring methods in the blue-collar space. • Customer Feedback as the Ultimate Measure of Value: How to prioritize customer feedback to continually improve services and enhance client satisfaction. From discussing market trends to sharing our vision for the future, our conversation covered it all. Listen to the Episode:  podm.in/buzzworks Whether you’re a recruiter, job seeker, or just curious about the future of staffing, this episode is packed with valuable insights.

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"Do you have any questions for me?" Rinky Jain, Head of HR and TA at Jupiter, shares exactly what startups are looking for in an ideal answer. Want to hire thoughtful, capable, and hungry talent for your startup? Try Weekday. Our team works closely with you to source, shortlist, and screen best-fit candidates for your specific needs. Link in comments if you want to explore (get 5 free resumes within 24 hours).

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#HYPEWOMAN -- More profiles of female VCs performing at the top of THE game please. Shruti Gandhi of Array Ventures is killing it, with her Fund I heading toward 10x returns. What makes her successful as a solo GP? ⚡ She doesn't take a meeting with a founder unless she knows she will invest. (decisive, saving valuable time & energy on both sides) ⚡ She comes to every founder meeting well-researched & prepared. (focusing the call on getting the answers to build conviction quickly) ⚡ She backs founders in the 'agitated workforce', who are so fed up that they build a better solution themselves. #womeninventure #sologp https://lnkd.in/gyGvMEHZ

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India’s Billion-Dollar Surge: Key Lessons for Startups In just five years, the number of Indian companies with a $1 billion+ market cap has more than doubled, rising from 264 in 2019 to 542 in 2024. This phenomenal growth holds important lessons for startups looking to scale. What’s driving this boom, and how can startups benefit? 1. Adopt Tech Early: Successful companies have scaled through tech-driven innovation. Startups must prioritize AI, automation, and digital solutions to accelerate growth and compete globally. 2. Stay Agile: Many firms grew despite the pandemic by adapting quickly. Startups should stay flexible and ready to pivot, using innovation to overcome challenges and seize new opportunities. 3. Leverage Government Support: Programs like Startup India and PLI schemes are designed to help new businesses thrive. Startups should tap into these resources for funding and mentorship. 4. Think Global: Indian giants are targeting international markets. From day one, build for global scale—invest in talent and partnerships that can take you beyond India. 5. Smart Funding: Don’t just chase capital; seek smart investments that align with long-term goals to ensure sustainable growth. Startups have an unparalleled opportunity to be part of India’s growth story. With the right focus on tech, agility, global strategy, and smart funding, your company could be the next to hit the billion-dollar mark. And you can watch out our Ignite and Liftoff program as well. 💡 Is your startup ready for the challenge? #Startups #IndiaGrowth #ScalingUp #Innovation #BillionDollarCompanies #liftoff #ignite

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In just five years, Recro has achieved milestones that few companies in the hiring space have reached in a decade. Our secret? It boils down to three core principles: 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬, 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐔𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲. When I look back at the decision to shut down my first startup Dealocx, I realize the invaluable lesson it taught me. We were spread too thin, juggling too many initiatives simultaneously, ultimately leading to our downfall. Upon entering the tech hiring space, we noticed a similar trend: everyone was trying to do everything. Most players were operating horizontally, lacking the depth that comes with vertical specialization. The key to mastery lies in the ability to say NO - to focus on what truly matters. This requires rigorous prioritization. Not all opportunities, activities or tasks are created equal. It's crucial to identify what will have the greatest impact on the business, aligning with both customer needs and our company's mission. Once we've established focus and prioritization, the next step is relentless execution, fueled by a sense of urgency. In a startup environment where resources are scarce, every investment: whether it's in people, time or money must deliver maximum value. I recently came across a video from Perplexity's founder that perfectly encapsulates our way of working at Recro - http://bit.ly/3Uza0Sf #Startupjourney #Recro

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In the last 2 decades, we at Elevation Capital have not just invested in 200+ startups, but also strived hard to create the best possible platform that can improve the chances of a founder / thesis / company being more successful. Built for the audacious - our new motto - is how we express our promise of being the most effective company building partner going forward. Check this out on the new Elevation website.

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if you know, you know Vinod Khosla of Khosla Ventures. nerd. founder. wise. man. been there done that sv. wisdom. it's missing. let's face it. it's always been missing over time. for.ever. so it's a blessing truly to have an o.g. that keeps it for reals. yes we are a fan. much like Jensen Huang Fei-Fei Li ilya sutskever ...and other good people in sv. they are the ones who make this place so special. indeed they do. here https://lnkd.in/exWqey9K we have sam i am that's all that i am sam (alt)man having a 1-1 with the man. this is a must watch to provide a foundational (no llm required here) mindset as to how sv is at it's best (and worse). caution. watch out for the truth bombs. vinod is (in)famous for this style and we <love> him for it. thank g-d he exists. if you meet the dbags in sf/bayarea your experience you will be quickly lonely, dazed and confused. best to listen to these wise words from vinod and from that determine your spot in the sv landscape. with an insight on the sv playbook from a master. well. need i say more. it's about the very spirit of sv that makes it so special. and this is indeed embodied in a few who are masters. deserve our attention. yeah. yeah. i know attention is all you need. although what happens if your attention is being distracted from building. being in the company of those who will join your mission ala brian chesky of Airbnb. missionaries. search for the good missionaries in sv. keep away and keep in mind of the mercenaries. they are there. pg. he's another gift (as opposed to the grifters) paul graham wrote about this too https://lnkd.in/eEYmQwqZ - being a chesky-esque missionary. these are good things to follow on the path of achieving escape velocity as an (ai) startup. oh. hollywood has entered the ranks of sv. yes it has. so there is a bit of performance art that is required. not enough that you've created something that's novel (truly, novel). also requires a bit of showmanship. audacious in fact. it's a well known sentiment that audacious ideas motivate people. sun microsystems. audacious. juniper. audacious. OpenAI. vinod as an early investor. audacious. Vinod Khosla was born audacious. so fitting he found a place in this world where many have benefitted from this sentiment. perhaps years ago a bit on the abrasive side. now with those white hairs. the elder statesman. non-diplomat. rules, the roost of that which allows for others to flourish. note if you manage to thread the needle of vinod means that it's a very very very good beginning. nothing is guaranteed of course. as my lawyer 'friends' like to say. * buyer beware. be aware. Vinod Khosla is. are you (ai)? are you?? perhaps yes. perhaps, non. < . >

Our vision at Niti AI is to empower the next billion (non) developers to build and ship products with AI! Whenever I reflect on ambitious goals like this, I'm reminded of the below quote from The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand. Hari Subramanian | Aravind R. | LoopX

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3 𝗦𝗞𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗦 All Early Startups NEED to Focus On ft. Sriharsha Guduguntla | Revenue Reimagined Ep. 040 3 Key Takeaways from the Latest Revenue Reimagined Podcast with Sriharsha Guduguntla , Co-founder and CEO of HyperBound In the latest episode of the Revenue Reimagined podcast, we interview, Co-founder and CEO of Hyperbound , a company that is using AI to revolutionize sales training. Here are three key takeaways from their conversation: 1. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆-𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁, 𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀. Guduguntla emphasizes that mastering these fundamentals will help you become an expert in your space and develop the leadership skills you need to succeed. 2. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗻. So that you know, proactive coaching based on call recordings doesn't address the need for proactive preparation. HyperBound uses AI to create simulated sales conversations that reps can practice before they face real customers. 3. 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘀. Guduguntla acknowledges that managing people has a learning curve. He advises new founders to seek resources like YC Combinator and connect with others to share experiences and best practices. The full conversation is packed with valuable insights for founders and sales leaders. Check out the podcast here: https://lnkd.in/ebb54arm P.S.  The podcast also features a fun rapid-fire round where Guduguntla reveals his favorite app (LinkedIn!), his dream career (musician!), and his go-to pump-up song (Hindi music!).

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I keep reading very strongly worded advice to founders from people who never built anything at scale and never managed complex organizations. Pro tip - always check the resume of a person before deciding if you should listen to their advice on a given matter. If said person has actually never achieved anything in the field of presumed expertise, why would you listen to their advice? Judge a tree by its fruits.

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Trying something new… I will be shortly recording an episode on “Finding your first design partners in the US as a US-India startup” with an accomplished serial founder in the SaaS/enterprise space. What questions should I ask? Thoughts please 🙏🏽 PS: more specific, the better!

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*Unlock the Future of Work* We're revolutionizing the way you grow and succeed in career! At Aspire India, we believe that growth should be decentralized, tangible, and accessible to all, A pioneering new approach to workplace growth. Our innovative habit formation programs help Individuals and teams build habits that drive meaningful success. Meet the Founder Krishna Prasaad makes growth decentralized, breaking down barriers and creating a more inclusive and equitable work environment. Join the movement and start building the habits that will transform workplace and career. #FutureOfWork #GrowthMindset #HabitFormation #WorkplaceInnovation #CareerGrowth #SuccessMindset #DecentralizedGrowth #AccessibleGrowth #TangibleGrowth #EmployeeWellbeing #Futurism #EmployeeDevelopment #Productivity #OrganizationalDevelopment

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Aakash Dhurka, Director of a staffing firm shares his exp, how he was able to weed out 30-40% bad profiles via structured probing by leveraging prompting framework and was able to onboard 3 candidates out of 9. At Mini Dip -TA, we cover a framework of Prompting for just an hour. This framework focuses on how prompting works, how to follow a structure. Why is it just for 1 hour? Coz, prompt engineering needs strong domain foundations more than prompting itself. At mini diploma we first focus on the structured foundations of understanding tech, personas from the lens of a Recruiter. And when we cover ChatGPT, we never share a 100-200 prompt lists. And Aakash rightly mentioned, he would have never opened it in the first place. Coz with those many prompts, you're clueless what to use and what not to. We believe in providing a structured framework and tickle your curiosity and the rest, we leave it to you to get your hands dirty than dumping you with 100-200 odd prompts. Mini Dip for TA is not just another feel good course. It is here to bring a philosophical change to the way you do hiring and bring in a direct impact to your day-day hiring. ----------- P.S : 1. Launching a new course focused on Probing Tech Candidates via GAI, a Mini Dip in GAI for HM intake, Probing & Engagement. This course is focused at improving your first round selects, save your business hours/cost. For details ping Yaswanth Lohar Veeravalli 2. Our Mini Dip for TA, batch 25 kick starts in Dec 1st week. This is focused on Bigdata concepts in Sourcing and a basic outline on Candidate Engagement, HM Engagement, Talent intel. For details : https://bit.ly/minidip #recruitingmonk #Post985

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