Under increased scrutiny of their impact, Incubators need an accreditation framework to guide their journey of excellence and to give confidence to their stakeholders. By Ajay Batra We rely on…
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By Ajay Batra The focus of all good accelerators is to build robust businesses. They can make a huge social impact by leveraging technologies for connecting, assessing, and mentoring a…
(अजय बत्रा, वाधवानी फाउंडेशन के एक्जीक्यूटिव वाइस प्रेसिडेंट, वेंचर फासट्रैक) कोरोना के कहर (Corona) के बीच यह आम आदमी ही नहीं, स्टार्टअप (Startup) के लिए भी चुनौतीपूर्ण समय है। स्टार्टअप…
This must-read guidebook provides aspiring founders with a wealth of practical advice and checklists for their journey. It also describes a tool called the Startup Operating Canvas. By Madanmohan Rao Aspiring…
By Ajay Batra Start-ups need a metrics-driven approach to build fundamentally-sound ventures Can you imagine flying an aeroplane without the myriad gauges and controls in the cockpit or driving a car…
Startup Bharat: How Wadhwani Venture Fastrack is working with accelerators to catalyse the ecosystem
Wadhwani Venture Fastrack is a structured programme that aims to fast-track and scale startups by enhancing the potential of incubators and accelerators in India. Onboarded startups will be provided with…
‘The Startup LaunchBook’ by Ajay Batra, Executive VP, Wadhwani Venture Fastrack, is a handbook providing a practical five-level success pathway for startups In today’s time with the rising acceptance of…
Incubators need to reflect, pivot and re-strategise if they intend to remain relevant in the new post-Covid digital world By: Ajay Batra The recent Prarambh event brought together several stakeholders…
As a new venture takes shape, going from an idea to an operating organisation, the Founder must evolve as well, and their mindset, personal discipline, and leadership skills must shift…
Events of 2020 are an opportunity for incubators to reflect on their mission and effectiveness in building successful startups. By Ajay Batra While the world pins its hope on an…
By Ajay Batra Startups often confuse their post-launch phase with a steady-state where they can rest easy post their herculean efforts in launching their venture. Nothing could be farther from…
Are you pitching how you have used the pandemic to build, learn, and survive? By Ajay Batra These are challenging times. Startup founders are dealing with reduced demand and depleting…
By Ajay Batra The current pandemic continues to wreak havoc on individuals, families, and businesses. Personal hardships and economic challenges abound around the world, as we all learn to adjust to the new…
In the current environment, startups must step back, re-prioritize, and stabilize their operations before thinking of scaling-up By Ajay Batra The current pandemic has turned our lives upside-down, shaken our…
Incubators and startups need to realise that often a combination of two or more mentors – covering strategy, industry, and technology, does the trick. By: Ajay Batra During our 74th…