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Category: Entrepreneurship

  • by Dr Aniruddha Malpani
  • Posted on March 13, 2026March 13, 2026

Why IVF Doctors Make Great Angel Investors?

IVF doctors excel as angel investors by applying empathy, resilience, and a service mindset to startups, focusing on sustainable growth and long-term relationships rather than quick returns or hype.

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  • by Dr Aniruddha Malpani
  • Posted on March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

Why Indian Entrepreneurs Must Rethink Recruiting: Proof of Work, Not Pedigree

Indian entrepreneurs must shift from pedigree-based hiring to proof-of-work recruiting to unlock India’s vast hidden talent pool and build efficient, self-driven teams that scale startups sustainably without relying on traditional credential filters.

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  • by Dr Aniruddha Malpani
  • Posted on March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

Why Startups Overpromise and Underdeliver?

Startups often overpromise to attract funding but underdeliver due to unrealistic timelines, poor execution, and ignoring customer feedback. Success requires grounded leadership, honest communication, and focusing on product stability over hype.

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  • by Dr Aniruddha Malpani
  • Posted on February 17, 2026February 17, 2026

Why investors don’t trust entrepreneurs, and why entrepreneurs don’t trust investors?

Explore why distrust plagues the Indian startup ecosystem and learn practical strategies for entrepreneurs to build transparency and foster lasting trust with investors and teams for long-term success.

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  • by Dr Aniruddha Malpani
  • Posted on January 28, 2026January 28, 2026

Why Your Startup Isn’t Getting Funded (And Why It’s Probably Your Fault)

Most startups fail to get funded because their valuations are unrealistic and disconnected from current traction. Focus on building revenue and proving demand before seeking investment to attract serious investors and improve your chances of funding.

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  • by Dr Aniruddha Malpani
  • Posted on January 28, 2026January 28, 2026

Why You’re Better Off Hiring a Self-Taught Student Than a Graduate

Hiring self-taught students often yields better startup results than graduates, as they bring real-world problem-solving skills, hunger, and ownership without inflated salary demands or reliance on degrees. Focus on outcomes, not certificates, to build a stronger team.

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  • by Dr Aniruddha Malpani
  • Posted on June 23, 2025October 5, 2026

Reinventing Indian Education: One Community Microschool at a Time

Let’s face it — the Indian education system is broken. We’ve built a...

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  • by Dr Aniruddha Malpani
  • Posted on June 8, 2025June 8, 2025

Trust, Due Diligence, and Tough Lessons

Preventing Startup Fraud to clean up the Indian startup ecosystem

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  • by Dr Aniruddha Malpani
  • Posted on March 16, 2025March 16, 2025

Moving Mountains: Why This Book is a Must-Read for Aspiring Changemakers

Entrepreneur: Dr. Malpani, I’m at a crossroads in my life. I want to...

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  • by Dr Aniruddha Malpani
  • Posted on March 2, 2025March 2, 2025

Crony Capitalism vs The Cooperative Commons

Student: Dr. Malpani, I’ve been studying economics, and I keep hearing about how...

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