Failure, they say, is the stepping stone to success. In this blog, we review some of the startups that pulled the plug in June 2017. Mortgage tech startup shuts down operations – San Francisco-based mortgage-finance technology startup Sindeo has announced that it is shutting down after four years of operations. […]
Monthly Archives: June 2017
Automation and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to solve repetitive, mundane tasks is the holy grail of computing. This is a trend that software companies, startups and entrepreneurs continue to pay close attention to. In its recently held 36th annual general meeting in Bangalore, Infosys announced (link) that more than […]
Question on Ethics of automation and AI
Applications are open to the next cohort of the Mastercard Start Path programme, supporting later-stage startups innovating in the banking and payments space. The six-month digital Start Path programme aims to support innovative startups developing the next generation of commerce solutions, and to help these businesses grow faster than they […]
Startup opportunity: Apply now for Mastercard Start Path
In recent times, we have highlighted opportunities in design and development of light-apps, mobile Apps and voice based technologies in the Smartphone industry. Here is another interesting idea for entrepreneurs: why not develop your own branded smartphone? It apparently costs only $70 to design and make small batches of smartphones! […]
Startup opportunity: How to Build Your Own Smartphone – for ...
Technology Foresight for dummies : Step 1: Take an AC-bus from Electronic city to anywhere in Bengaluru. Step 2: Keep an eye out for Adverts on Seat in front of you. Step 3: Be a fast-follower. Start a Startup or consulting firm. Learn the basics. Hire guys who know THAT […]
Question: How do you know if a technology is hot?
Weekly startup news roundup and ideas Ideas: Flying a little higher: Drone use in ag grows – Nick Otto stands in a 160-acre field of fledging corn on a coolish June afternoon. His eyes and experience tell him a lot, but he knows they don’t reveal everything, especially about a […]
Digital Startup news roundup – Week ending 25th June
This was an interesting question that came from an online forum. Our editor’s response follows: The first thing to look for when investing in a start-up is the product or service. The legendary investor Warren Buffet is quoted saying “Invest In What You Know” Mr. Buffet loves the products and […]
Startup Q&A What is the first thing to look for ...
This week we feature Reddit, an extremely popular social media platform that just raised additional funding, valuing the ‘startup’ at $1.7 billion. Some may find Reddit to be a no-thrills version of social news. Reddit is not a typical small startup that we generally feature. Research firm Alexa ranks Reddit the […]
Startup of the Week: Reddit – raising funds valuing it ...
The weekly Tech update Uber report highlights foresight needed in managing a startup – When should a Startup grow up and act like a Business? In the past, we have blogged about the need for Startups to grow up and start acting like a business (or small-business.) The recent investigation […]
Digital Startup news roundup – Week ending 18th June
Startupbootcamp, one of the world’s largest and most influential innovation engines, has opened applications for its digital health program in Miami. Entrepreneurs working at the intersection of healthcare and technology with proven and tested models are encouraged to apply from now until Sept. 1st, 2017. Companies chosen to participate in […]