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Startups like Byjus should be healthy soon, or else the startup industry will suffer greatly. We learned from this scenario that revenue actualization is more vital at the end of the day; else, everything will collapse. Yes, valuation is crucial, but it must be aligned with your year end company's revenue. https://lnkd.in/guFfWWaM

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“What startups can learn from the edtech sector is that you have got to create a revenue model. Capital is no substitute for revenue. It should be used to create technology building blocks.. but you’ve got to generate revenue. And to generate revenue, you need to find a use case. People have been substituting capital for revenue generation, and that is where we are not seeing great success." Mohandas Pai, former CFO and Board Member of Infosys, chats with YourStory Media on how startups must focus on developing effective revenue models, especially with the edtech sector hitting troubled waters. Shradha Sharma Jarshad NK More below.

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I have been a firm believer and quite vocal about the "only" exit strategy apart from M&A for Indian born and bred #saas companies at sub $20m scale. The best outcome is an exit is an IPO in India. Like the services businesses of 90's I see a lot more companies going public in the next 18-24 months. Not all #saas can grow to 100m and subsequently 10x again to 1b ARR scale. Only a few verticals globally can achieve this scale. VC's were blinded by the boom and gave insane valuations which unfortunately is making going public a nightmare in India. If old school venture funding prevailed and we never had 2021, a lot more could have already been public. So why India and why public? Isn't it a nightmare to run a publicly listed company? Not really. A lot of myth busting needs to be done. Also a lot of regulatory framework is just now coming into place. Also it is indeed true the company should be somewhere close to being EBITA +ve. Having spoken to bankers, auditors and lawyers about this topic in depth, below are the reasons you should IPO in #india - Atleast 10x cheaper than going public in the US - Can go public from $10m ARR scale onwards - Need some level of visibility to profitability and have all the regulatory filings in place which has now become easy for foreign domiciled companies - Robust regulatory framework. A SPAC would never fly in India - Retail wealth booming combined with penetration of brokerage apps - Easy access to capital, fundraising, debt and many other instruments that private companies can never have - Growth projects need not be 100-200% YoY but somewhere between 40-50% at low scale and 20-30% at higher revenue scale Most importantly, you are giving an exit to early believers, employees and growing with the economy which is a testament of all the hard work teams put in. https://lnkd.in/dqbDZ2sr

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Sales 101 is partnering with HSR Founders Club to bring you an exclusive panel discussion. 🤷🏻‍♂️ Listen to Sonakshi Nathani, Co-founder Bik and Manuel Oothria Raj, CRO of Clootrack speaking from their experience of building sales engines that scales. The panel discussion will be followed by an AMA session. Thanks to Rejoe Sudarsan for taking a lead on this, and moderating the session. So if you are up for a cool gathering of Founders, GTM Leaders, SDRs and AEs, I’d suggest you come join us. For any queries, do reachout to Sameel Shariff or Kunal B or Rejoe. Link to register in comments 🔗 #sales #networking #ama

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🚀 3 Unique Marketing Lessons from Shriram Finance Limited 3X increase in leads and a 5% increase in revenue with Netcore Cloud! 🚀 1. #PrecisionWithSmartSegmentation: Shriram Finance boosted engagement and campaign outcomes by targeting specific user groups with tailored communications. 2. #SimplifiedMessaging: Clear and concise messaging for Fixed Deposit offerings highlighted key benefits, making complex financial products easy to understand. 3. #AI-#PoweredOptimization: Utilizing AI for optimal send times and generating content using Gen AI. These innovative strategies showcase the power of data-driven marketing. Kudos to #ManojKumar and the team for setting a stellar example! 🌟 #Marketing #AI #CustomerEngagement #CLCM #Netcore #SuccessStory

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More powerful capabilities Surge Growth can tap for clients’ gains. Exciting!

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💌 Inviting Product Managers and Designers in Chennai... Presenting the guest speaker for Chennai Product Mixer 3.0... 👉 Sridhar Kaushik Ex- VP Product & Design at FundsIndia, Ex-Head of Digital Product Management at Citi (Singapore) 💰 Topic : Strategies for Choosing the Right Product Metrics for your Business Key Points to be discussed : - What are the best frameworks for choosing product metrics? - Differences between vanity metrics, and the metrics that matter the most?  - How do you identify the right metrics for your business? - Example of how choosing the right metric helped scale certain business Join us this Saturday. 15th June, 11 am - 1pm M2P Guindy. Scan the QR to sign up or sign up on the link mentioned in the comment section. We'll be joined by some amazing professionals including- Harini Chokkanathan, Roshan Suganthan, Gaurry Sharma, Suresh Ram, Kishoregoutham KS, Prasanna kumar Vijayakumar, Gautham G ++ many others. #productmanagement #fintech #chennai

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Enjoyed this conversation thoroughly. Pearls of wisdom shared by Pankaj Bansal from his journey as a founder and as an investor Some highlights for me include - PeopleStrong's thought leadership in HR Innovation in India, Importance of transparency and trust within the leadership team, Importance of being clear about the "WHY" of one's business, Prioritizing sustainable growth (achieving scale with profitability), Collaboration vs competition, Reasons why there are very few successful HRTech startups in India, Importance of knowing the numerator and denominator of your business, Growth and returns with impact, and my personal favorite - Deep connection between business and spirituality https://lnkd.in/dAu6msK5

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With a large chunk of India's per capita boost coming in from Tier 2 and Tier 3 non-urban clusters, the need to unblock affordability is more acute now than ever. Fit in the fact that the per capita income would still continue to stay below 5L per annum well upto 2030 and #emi as a lucrative growth lever becomes even more clear. The average online shopper would continue to be price and affordability sensitive. This is also reflected at how Amazon continues to leverage #emi as a dominant feature on it's PDP and checkout pages both. Sometimes the price callout itself being the EMI offered! This is where we at Snapmint step in. ✔️ Approval rates that enable true affordability ✔️ Credit penetration at thin credit zones ✔️ Increase AOV and overall GMV ✔️ Superlative EMI checkout experience ✔️ Reassuring post purchase support for your shoppers Click to know more: www.snapmint.com Abhineet Sawa Ram Prasad #d2c #ecommerce #upi #gmv #aov

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AI, as they say in a business context is really augmented intelligence. It is up to us to leverage the technology to augment and streamline business processes including those in Human Resources without losing the element of human discernment and decision making. #LeapOnboard #EVP #CandidateExperience #EmployeeExperience

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🎉 The Clientell Family has some exciting news to share 🎉 We're thrilled to announce that Clientell has successfully raised $2.5 million in a seed funding round led by Blume Ventures, with participations from our existing investors, including Chiratae Ventures, Artha Venture Fund and from Z5 Capital. https://lnkd.in/gZukPBUg This investment marks a significant milestone in our journey to redefine Revenue Operations. At Clientell, we envision a future where autonomous AI agents handle the entire spectrum of RevOps tasks. These AI-driven agents will serve as copilots, enhancing productivity and efficiency for RevOps teams everywhere. While our vision is expansive, the road ahead is filled with opportunities for innovation and growth. We are gearing up to dive deep into the development phase and are enthusiastic about the impact we as a team can create in this space. We're hiring! To realize our ambitious goals, we are expanding our team. We are looking for passionate, innovative minds ready to join us in shaping the future of RevOps through cutting-edge technology. If you are excited about AI and making a significant impact, we would love to hear from you. Career's page: https://lnkd.in/gwPXQhjZ A special thank you to Venkatesh Peddi from Chiratae Ventures for taking an early bets on us in our first round as well as being the pillar of strength and voice of reason across the pivots and hard decisions. Lastly, the only thing that I'm really proud about here is the stellar team we have who are building this company. It's a whirlwind ride it wouldn't have been possible if any one of them wasn't there. Since it's their company as well so won't say thank you, but I really appreciate the opportunity of building a company with each one of them: Aryan Trip. Ruthuparna K. Prathik Shetty Sayak Samaddar Shivraj N. Ayush Singh Chauhan Palak Jani Penchala Tharun 🚀 Kirti Bhatia Malaya Sahoo Ankit Deshwal To our investors, partners, and the entire Clientell community, thank you for your trust and support. It is an exciting journey and we look for to sharing the same with you all. #Clientell #FundingNews #RevOps #AI #StartUpLife #WeAreHiring #Innovation

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In this episode of India Game Changer, ⁠NAO MURAKAMI⁠, Founder and General Partner at ⁠Incubate Fund Asia⁠, shared valuable insights into the world of early-stage venture capital investing. Some of the topics that Murakami-san covered in detail: - Why Incubate Fund Asia’s approach to venture capital is deeply rooted in the principle of early-stage investing. - His belief that founders deeply committed to solving specific problems are more likely to persevere through challenges and create successful businesses. - The benefits of proactive deal sourcing and even engaging with founders prior to them raising capital. - How Incubate Fund’s global perspective enables them to identify trends and opportunities that may not be immediately apparent within a single market. #technology #innovation #earlystageinvesting #seedstage #venturecapital #indiamatters Masahiko Homma Keisuke Wada Yusuke MurataPaul McInerney Tohru Akaura

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Reflecting on 'One Veranda: Big Picture Strategy Meet' in Hyderabad It was an incredible experience to speak with our dynamic team at the 'One Veranda: Big Picture Strategy Meet' held in Hyderabad on June 19 and 20. This gathering was more than just a meeting; it was a confluence of ideas, aspirations, and our collective vision for the future. Our primary goal was to bring everyone together and align on the broader recognition of what Veranda Learning stands for. It’s crucial to acknowledge that in every business endeavor we undertake, we must aim to make a significant difference in that sector. I have always believed that we should never settle for being an "also-ran" but strive to achieve a position of pre-eminence. During our discussions, we emphasized the importance of understanding what we are building collectively. This understanding is key to breaking down barriers and fostering a culture where the big picture is always in focus. It's about recognizing that each of us plays a vital role in the larger scheme of things, and our combined efforts are what drive us forward. My role is to inspire and drive our team towards excellence. I believe in leading by example and providing the guidance and support needed to unlock our full potential. Together, we are not just building a company, but shaping the future of education in ways that will have a lasting impact. I am proud of the enthusiasm and dedication that each team member brings to the table. Your commitment to our mission is what makes Veranda Learning a formidable force in the educational landscape. Let's continue to innovate, inspire, and make a difference. Thank you for your unwavering support and passion. Together, we will achieve great things and continue to set the benchmark in the industry. #Leadership #Teamwork #BigPicture #StrategyMeet #VerandaLearning #Innovation #Education #Inspiration

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For many who know me, I am not much into public speaking. I rather prefer smaller 1:1 conversations or small group unfiltered conversations as it allows us to latch on to each other's thoughts, get new ideas and directions, get inspired, or at the least get clarity in our otherwise muddled head while speaking. BUT given where we are in OfBusiness's Digital journey, the role demands me to spread the word about the pathbreaking platform that the #team has been putting together so that we can drive in the change for the industry. This conversation with Adarsh & Suma was fun and free flowing. It moved naturally on to: 💡 Why & how we have built most of the #Martech stack all by ourselves 🔗 Why I think #Innovation/ #Digital isn’t just about pulling a Tech Stack together BUT more & more about Cultural transformation & #innovationROI 🔑 How #AI is accelerating the innovation roadmap for us at OfBusiness Here is the link ⏩ https://lnkd.in/dMp3QnUB I hope I become better at it over time, and more confident 😀 Always keen to connect with folks who are in similar journeys and share thoughts on we could expand the digitisation of the core economy sectors. BidAssist #digitaltransformation #culturaltransformation #AI #B2G #Govtech #digitaljourneys #productdevelopment

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#EdTech is still dealing with the Byju's fallout and a re-evaluation of the effectiveness and TAM of the model. Focusing back on the real product and growing steadily rather than buying market share will be the name of the game going forward. We might see less unicorns but more real companies and solutions. #Education #VentureCapital #PrivateEquity #EarlyYars #HigherEd #TEVT #K12Education

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Education is the first step to anything new ! If you are looking to Educate yourself within the AI space and want to see a real "Agentic AI" in action, Join us on 16th July 2024 - 11am AEST. Register to receive a copy of the recording, incase you are not available. Challenge us by sharing a particular Usecase that is currently a pain point in your organisation. You can reach out to me on email (gr@89solutions.com) or LinkedIn message and We will try and incorporate it. Expected takeways from the session- - How to evaluate AI products when each application offers its own version of it ? - What is Agentic AI ? - How organisations will look to introduce AI over the next 12 months - Moveworks Demo (UseCases that are relatable and solve real problems) Registration page: https://lnkd.in/gkjECCqq ** Post written by human not AI 😊 89 Solutions Moveworks #timeto89 #educateme #AI #AgenticAI

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I had a very interesting conversation with Ankit Jain, CEO of MyOperator - check it out if you want to learn more about origin story of LawSikho and SkillArbitrage and how we generate and nurture leads - I discussed the exact system here https://lnkd.in/g4nPfsya

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We've just wrapped up an incredible experience at SANOG 41 and Innog 7, right here in Mumbai at Trident Hotel Bandra Kurla Witnessing the convergence of tech enthusiasts, experts, and innovators under one roof has been truly invigorating. SANOG 41 and Innog 7 served as vibrant platforms, pulsating with the latest advancements and discussions in the tech and business realm. It was an incredible opportunity to connect with fellow network operators, ISPs, and industry experts as well as friends from across India and South Asia. The event was packed with insightful discussions, workshops, and presentations on the latest trends and challenges in networking, cybersecurity, and Internet technologies. I had the privilege to be a part of the panel discussion on the topic about the expansion of Internet Exchanges in India. These sessions provided valuable insights that will undoubtedly enhance our strategies and operations moving forward. The tech sessions at SANOG41 & INNOG7 were a highlight, offering deep dives into cutting-edge topics like Optimising Traffic Flow, Multicloud Networking, Distributed Latency Monitoring, etc. These sessions weren't just about learning; they were about unlocking new possibilities and strategies that will shape the future of our network operations. We were overjoyed to witness a diverse crowd of different ages, each contributing their unique perspectives and experiences, creating a rich tapestry of knowledge and innovation. DE-CIX India's presence at these sessions was met with tremendous enthusiasm and positivity, and the response to DE-CIX's Interconnection Platform was amazing. Engaging with like-minded people, exchanging ideas, and discovering the cutting edge of networking and technology has been an unforgettable experience. A big thank you to the organisers, speakers, and fellow participants who made SANOG 41 & INNOG 7 a huge success! Your passion and dedication inspire us to reach new heights, and we are honored to be on this journey with you. For us it was great to have Arnold Nipper and John Hill from our Global Team . #SANOG41 #INNOG7 #ISPAI #APRICOT #Networking #Cybersecurity #InternetTechnologies #KnowledgeSharing #Innovation #NetworkOperators #ISP #TechConference #LinkedInNetworking

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