How Would You Like This To Be Your Daily Commute To Work and Back?

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Not everyone gets to live the dream life- work in hi-tech on par with your friends in the US but still not leave the comfort of India Of course, this was not possible till now - you would have to spend an excruciating 2 hours on a daily commute between Silk Board and Whitefield or Yalahanka and Manyata Tech Park. Not Anymore if you have heard of Silicon Beach of INDIA - check out this video [embed]https://youtube.com/shorts/nqmTPNcZ450?feature=share[/embed] out for more.  
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Start-Ups Head Out of #Bengaluru?: Good Bye #silkboard Traffic, Hello Silicon Beach Mangalore :) ;-)

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[embed]https://youtube.com/shorts/MGRHnsR9deg[/embed] #bengaluru has long been the darling of #IT services and software industry in this part of the world. So much has been its invincible power that over 45% of all venture capital that came into India in 2022, poured into Bengaluru (about $32 billion out of $65 billion). The success perhaps has overwhelmed the city officials too as the miserable governance has brought the city to its knees. But now you have a new alternative: Mangalore IT cluster (Silicon Beach of India is the name of this region). The belt has over 125 tech companies generating over $375 mil in annual revenue, with startups from tech, gaming, and fintech, SaaS in plenty. Recent successes such as #99games ( @ninetyninegames  of Rohith Bhat) and several others are an endorsement of the…
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Lead Generation 101 For Startups – How to Attract Leads and Convert Sales

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This Video Tutorial — called Lead Generation 101 — For Startups was made for our younger audience, and first-time entrepreneurs or those interested in getting a quick hang of lead generation marketing. This gives an overview of the possible methods you can deploy, and what to expect. I will be launching a series of such tutorials weekly to make it easier for you to go to market. For the full version, do subscribe to the channel on Youtube: @tonsepai. If you’re interested in growing your business, then lead generation is an essential skill that you need to master. So, what exactly is lead generation? Simply put, it’s the process of attracting and converting strangers into potential customers. It’s about finding people who are interested in your product or service and turning…
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Why Is The Indian Data Centre Market Opportunity Super Hot?

Why Is The Indian Data Centre Market Opportunity Super Hot?

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[embed]https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tonsepai/episodes/Why-is-the-Indian-Data-Centre-Market-Opportunity-Super-Hot-e22liue[/embed] While India just topped the population charts and is the #1 (1.423bil) most populous nation on the planet today (UN source) - there is a bigger explosion at play: Data! Indians consume an average of 20GB per person per month (nationally about 14.3EB in 2022) Which is driving a massive expansion of data centers across the country. Find out what opportunities this is creating and what you are missing out on.
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Generative AI, AI Tech’s Impact on Jobs Will Be Significant

Generative AI, AI Tech’s Impact on Jobs Will Be Significant

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Some years ago we hired Raju as an office boy at Tonse. He was a migrant worker from a small town near Tumakuru and had never worked in an office before. His father's farms were not productive due to the lack of water and there were few jobs in his village. He came to Bengaluru by bus one day to find a job and eventually set up a photo studio with his meager savings. Someone cheated him and promptly he lost all his money and ran away from the landlord. When we hired him, he was glad he got a job....Read on for more... https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/generative-ai-techs-impact-jobs-significant-varied-sridhar-tonse-pai/?trackingId=ubUTDvnI739564JzDdcZeQ%3D%3D
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How The 5G Spectrum Auction Worked Out In India – Jio, Airtel, Adani, Vodafone

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This is not a brand new post but I am reposting from my Anchor podcast after 8 months for a reason. Take a look at how the market played out so far. The big bucks that @Jio, #jioplatforms, spent as well as #airtel, on 5G spectrum acquisition was for a reason. Now, 8 months on, deployments are well underway. Both #jio and #airtel are halfway across the country and as planned both will likely be pan-India 5G networks by Dec 2023. A pretty darn good speed of coverage for a massive country of this size. And they didn't bother too much about Private 5G since that piece was (and still is) under the regulatory radar. Adani did not bother too much and made his call on the parts he wanted.…
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Did You Know Successful Startup Branding Starts With Some Homework?

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Your logo, and colors are subconsciously impacting your business in the minds of the customers. Give it a thought. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refresh your brand, the right branding strategy can help you create a memorable identity that resonates with your target audience. An essential tip for defining your brand identity, creating a brand voice and messaging, designing visual elements, and more requires you to do some soul-searching before you outsource the job to a designer. So if you're a startup founder or entrepreneur looking to take your branding to the next level, this short video is for you! Be sure to like and subscribe to our channel @tonsepai #startupbranding #brandidentity #brandvoice #visualdesign #brandstrategy #marketing #entrepreneurship #targetaudience #differentiation #competitivemarket #logodesign #messaging #brandrefresh #businessgoals #customertrust https://youtube.com/shorts/CmbReA-7tsA?feature=share
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Can Any Market Be Disrupted? Yes, Almost All, Provided You have These…

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Any markets that are ready for disruption will show these signs. If the right technology, team, and timing come together many markets can disrupt. In some cases, they will be totally transformed and unrecognizable so, in a short time. Some will be longer. Find out more in this interesting video about how a traditional market in India got disrupted in just three years by a CSR project that kicked real ass. [embed]https://youtube.com/shorts/wfJqy8CXfz4[/embed]
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