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McKinsey Pyramid Principle – Solution First
Start with the solution first – McKinsey Pyramid Principle. Not only in presentations, but also in communications and meetings
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Indian SpaceTech Startup Revolution
Indian spacetech startups had raised approx. $205 Mn in funding from 2014 to the time Chandrayaan landed on the dark side of the moon
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GoMechanic’s Corporate Governance Lesson
GoMechanic has taught investors, founders and employees an important lesson in the value of corporate governance.
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Chiquita’s Banana Republic
That fake tweet from Chiquita (a banana company) is referring to how it Guatemala into a banana republic in 1954
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Funding Winter Thawing Corporate Governance
During funding winter a list of high profile startups have come under scrutiny because of corporate governance and management issues
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D2C is Not Meant to be Profitable
D2C businesses have highest unit economics cost, low margins and high valuations, with no sight of ever being profitable
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Restaurant Packing Charges are Unlawful
“Restaurant Packing Charges” on your Zomato/Swiggy bill is unlawful. Courts have fined restaurants for it, yet they are added.
Insurance Stuff
Deferred Acquisition Costs (DAC) of Insurance Companies
Deferred Acquisition Costs (DAC) refer to the costs incurred by insurance companies or other entities in acquiring new insurance policies or contracts. The amortization of deferred acquisition costs affects the reported income of an insurance company over the life of a policy. Lets understand how…
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Mad Men in Gurgaon
Imagine living in the Mad Men era where you can crack open a cold one in the office. Gurgaon’s new office liquor policy allows this.
Randomness
Impact Funds: Investing for a Sustainable Future
Impact funds are investment funds that specifically focus on supporting and financing businesses and startups that have a positive social or environmental impact. List of impact funds are mentioned at the end.