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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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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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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Uncover Mystery Secrets of High Learning Startups

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Did you know that Reading and Learning by listening (lectures, audio notes) are two of the LEAST efficient learning methods in terms of retention? And Learning Managements Systems, Knowledge build-out is a key KRA and HR budget area in most startups. If your primary learning methods within startups are weak and inefficient how will your organization grow as a business leader? Today's knowledge economy needs fast learners and hi-learning organizations. Find out more in this video. [embed]https://youtube.com/shorts/VKHXjsi7hds[/embed]
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Even Big Tech Like Google Make Mistakes – Not Just Startups

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As startup founders or even established firms, mostly we get consumed meeting the daily demands of work, clients, and teams so it is possible that we miss the big picture. It does happen. The point is that you end up thinking the blunder is yours and that it is inexcusable. However, the reality is that these happen all the time at work and in industries across the board. Even big tech such as  @Google  and  @Microsoft  have missed big industry shifts that directly impacted their businesses. This video talks about it with examples. [embed]https://youtu.be/4Q66TJkwT_k[/embed]
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How To Win Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS) in Emerging Markets

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Video Surveillance As A Service (#video #saas ) #VSaaS is emerging at its own pace and form. Get a view of what is its current flavor in India. While generally, IoT in the #VSaaS space has taken the following sectors - smart campus, smart healthcare, smart manufacturing, smart education, and so on, it is interesting how it adapts itself in new ways to emerging markets. For example, in #India, @Airtel just recently announced that it would expand its Home Surveillance service from 41 odd cities to 1100 towns along its fiber footprint. [embed]https://youtu.be/HwYIaLysNE4[/embed]
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Startup Branding Need Not Cost A Fortune

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Startup Branding need not cost a fortune, still not doing it will end up being more expensive for you. Most founders are super focused on the product they are building and engaging with prospects, or getting investor appointments, and so on. They are not considering branding as a priority function. However, we are not talking about big marketing or branding budgets to impress anyone. We are talking about simply sharing the founding team's (or founder's) own value systems, focus, and deep belief systems here. For many unfunded, early-stage startups, it may appear overwhelming to build a brand. However, the simple zero-dollar branding method is most suitable. Please watch this video fully and you will have an idea of how branding is vocalizing the deep principles of value that you already…
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The Number 1 Reason Your Startup Is Slowing Down Could be You

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The startup you founded three years ago is now lukewarm - Sales are slowing and excitement is wearing thin. What is going on here? Could the problem be with the product team, the sales team, or you? As a founder, the buck stops with you. That is what you believed and started putting in 15-hour days. With endless compromises on family time and weekends, and trying hard to meet client deadlines and team meetings, you are now approaching burnout. You need to work on yourself. If you do not take care of your body and mind, startup schedules can wear you thin. Your team and organization reflect your moods, energy levels, and spirit. If you are going through this scenario, it is important to pause and take stock. Watch this video…
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