Tag Archives: India

Confessions of a Digital Entrepreneur…

Posted on May 30, 2011 by rodinhood

I have many scars of entrepreneur wars that I wear on my back. My lessons learning to be really patient, taking money when its available and selling when the going is good – not just when the time is right! Continue reading →

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My driver plays obscene songs as his caller tune and I pay the bill

Posted on May 19, 2011 by rodinhood

Well, I have no option. This is the Indian Mobile Mafia at play that adds all kinds of value added services to their subscribers’ phones without their permission Continue reading →

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The Entrepreneur’s Speech

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Rodinhood

People with speech impediments and Start up Entrepreneurs have lots in common. There stand out in the crowd, work relentlessly to solve their problem, turn to guides and friends for help. And when they succeed, the God’s among other people stand up and give them a standing ovation…. Continue reading →

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Do you eat Rice and Curry Sambhar with Chopsticks?

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Rodinhood

If you try and eat Rice and Curry Sambhar with a pair of Chopsticks, the results will be disastrous. Almost like cutting a pasting different business models across geographies… Continue reading →

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VC = Venture, Vapor, Vulture & Vampire Capital

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Rodinhood

VC comprises Venture, Vapor, Vulture and Vampire Capital. Its a combination of wisdom, diligence and fate that makes an Entrepreneur taste her flavor of VC and overcome whatever comes her way. In the end, after managing these VC’s, the entrepreneur will have nothing left to fear. Continue reading →

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Our Clients are our VC’s..

Posted on February 21, 2010 by rodinhood

Situation: 2003 – Post dot com bust. My co-founder GK (Gopala Krishnan) and I had launched a mobile business called mobile2win in China and India and were gaining solid traction. We had been awarded the Indian Idol business by Sony … Continue reading →

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When Pilots Hijack an Airline – The Jet Airways Story

Posted on September 17, 2009 by rodinhood

Jet Airways in India is no longer an airline with planes that flies people around – it’s the gold standard of the new business model in India. Each flight demonstrates precision, etiquette, attention to detail, safety, and comfort – the essential ingredients of any business today, be it serving pizzas, running an airport or managing a mall. Continue reading →

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