is the indian startup ecosystem ready for rapid acceleration?
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15 minutes to challenge your thinking … Rahul SoodPartner & General ManagerMicrosoft Ventures
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ask yourself:
what is your motivation?
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There were 1 $Billion dollar companies created every month for the last 84 months
Start-up Market Momentum
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As India’s entrepreneurs, what big problem do you want to solve?
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final thoughts• Build a company with aspirational brand,
culture, and soul
• Take on big problems which offer big scale.
• Don’t look for quick exits. Don’t focus on the funding.
• Participate and help mature your ecosystem.
• Go see Microsoft Ventures Accelerator in Bangalore
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