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Social Entrepreneurship: The changing face of India

Recently, I came across an article on Social Entrepreneurship (SE) which observed that many Indian businesses are adopting models to generate a social return while turning a profit. Social entrepreneurship is in vogue now and among the greenest pastures for start ups. The very first time I came across the concept of Social entrepreneurship was way back in 2006 when Mohammed Yunus, Founder of Grameen Bank, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. He very humbly remarked “Poverty is an artificial crea

Entrepreneurial Motivation: How to keep on going

There are times in the week when I just feel like giving it all up and ending this strenuous journey! As an entrepreneur, I sometimes feel so tied up with challenges and crises. On the contrary, I see my employed pals doing great in their jobs in MNCs scaling new heights and enjoying large pay packets. Though these thoughts keep cropping up, I am somehow not willing to give up. There is something inside my head that keeps telling me I am meant for different things and a paid job is not one of th

Pitching to Investors: an Entrepreneur’s Dilemma

I have literally spent sleepless nights thinking what are the prerequisites to be considered whilst pitching to a venture capitalist. Have you ever wondered how is it to be in a meeting where you are pitching in your business plan to a potential investor? Ask me!!! I am short of adjectives and other assorted words to explain to you how it feels, but I for sure had this most queasy feeling on earth. Placing your baby in someone else’s hands is quite a task. So, let me make an attempt to shar

Hiccups are all part of the game, be game for it and also be ready!!

I hail from the school of thought who believe that starting a venture is only the beginning of a journey. Unlike many who believe that to be an end in itself? The facts behind are not hard to find. 50% of start-ups never survive the first five years and close to 80% don’t reach benchmarked levels of success stagnating or losing momentum somewhere along the way ( Source: Harvard Business Review). The fact is, it pays to be hardnosed about the business model and value provided right at the beg