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December 22, 2022
India needs more young entrepreneurs
The lack of agency and a fear of failure are preventing Indian youth from pursuing entrepreneurship. This needs to change.
by Arjun Shekhar | 4 min read
A picture of solar panels. Over the past five years 120 climate tech start-ups raised more than 200 funding rounds from 272 unique investors.
November 4, 2021
Climate tech start-ups: The need of the hour
Climate tech start-ups play a crucial role in combating climate change. Here’s how we can strengthen the ecosystem in India.
by Deepanshi Balooni, Ramraj Pai, Shriya Nene | 6 min read
early egyptian artwork showing juggling-social entreprenurship
July 17, 2020
12 lessons for startup social entrepreneurs
From taking care of yourself, to hiring and firing wisely, here are some best practices to keep in mind before you start your social enterprise.
by Pooja Taparia | 5 min read
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July 9, 2019
Where do the disruptors go?
Even as more innovators enter the space of social change, financing hasn’t kept pace with evolving business models. What can we do to create an environment that supports these new-age entrepreneurs? 
by Anshu Bhartia | 4 min read
Union Budget 2019
January 30, 2019
Budget 2019: What it can mean for social enterprises
With the Union Budget for 2019 being presented to the Parliament on February 1st, here are the implications it can have on startups and India's larger social enterprise ecosystem.
by Paul Basil | 5 min read
2 women in a godown full of newspapers
September 11, 2018
Redefining social entrepreneurs
The age-old debate around who qualifies as a social entrepreneur has been missing something crucial.
by Lexi Doolittle | 5 min read
illustration with stick figures in which one figure is announcing 'let's do this' to three other figures
July 3, 2017
The startup playbook
This guide captures lessons learned from years of investing in startups; and, it is just as relevant to social organisations. Read about converting a good idea into a great product, the CEO’s job, hiring talent, fundraising, growth and more.
by Sam Altman | 3 min read
Ticking clock
June 21, 2017
Seven things every entrepreneur should know when pitching to impact investors
No matter how successful your product or service is, pitching your social business to investors is always daunting. Fortunately there are small yet important steps you can take to better represent your vision.
by Shloka Nath | 3 min read
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