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 [...]
Entrepreneurial Motivation: How to keep on going
November 18, 2011 By 1 Comment
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 [...]
Pitching to Investors: an Entrepreneur’s Dilemma
November 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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 [...]
Hiccups are all part of the game, be game for it and also be ready!!
November 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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 [...]
TiECON 2011 Program Agenda
November 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
PROGRAM AGENDA – TIECON CHENNAI 2011 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8.30 AM – 9.00 AM REGISTRATION ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 9.00 AM – 9.15 AM INAUGRATION BY CHIEF GUEST AND TIECON CHAIRMAN WELCOME ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 9.15 AM – 10.45 AM TIE CHENNAI ENTREPRENEUR AWARDS 2011 Chief Guest – Mr. Suresh Krishna , Chairman & MD, Sundaram Fasteners Ltd. Hosts- Mr. [...]
10 Reasons why YOU should attend TiECON 2011
November 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
By R Venkatakrishnan FCA DISA(ICAI), TiE Chennai charter member The following quote captures the essence of entrepreneurship – the opportunities, challenges, frustrations et al! “Entrepreneurship is a game of risks versus rewards. It’s you against the world, with the odds in the world’s favor. It’s exciting, frightening, frustrating and fulfilling – sometimes, all in the [...]
TiECON CHENNAI is back- bigger, better and even more interactive; see you on November 24, 2011
November 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
It is one brand that has kept growing at an exponential pace and is today the second largest conclave or assembly of entrepreneurs in South India and the largest ever for TamilNadu. In the words of Lakshmi Narayan, President, TiE-Chennai, “For this edition, we have spent enormous effort and time in ensuring the topics are [...]
TiECON Chennai 2010 simply rocked, await the 2011 encore!!!!
November 11, 2011 By 1 Comment
The air was charged and the atmosphere simply electric at TiECON Chennai 2010 which proved that it is undoubtedly Tamil Nadu’s largest congregation of entrepreneurs. The theme MONEY MONEY MONEY” was very apt considering that is was what a lot of start-ups and growing companies just needed considering the not so positive economic environment and [...]
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