20 episodes
India Startup Talk Saibal Sen
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Practical startup advice for entrepreneurs in India or anywhere in the world for that matter. If you are a new listener, thank you for listening, and, make sure you check out my prior episodes as you might find just the thing you were looking for.
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Episode 19 - Marketing To The USA
This one is for tips on entering the US markets. Get answers to why do it and how to do it. I have included some examples and as usual, practical actionable advice. FYI...I am also starting a training and mentoring class so feel free to reach out to me at ssen@zenesysconsulting.com for details on how to enroll. You will learn how to make your startup more attractive to investors, get practical guidance on GTM, developing competitive strategies and a above all, finding solutions for taking your startup challenges head on.
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Episode 18 - Competing With The Big Boys
The euphemism "Big Boys" here is referring to Big Companies. Every tech startup is competing with an Industry Giant. These brands are the elephants in the room when you are trying to make a sale to a potential client. Even if the competitor brand name is not mentioned, your customer is struggling to justify why they should give their business to a risky startup. A must listen for all tech startups who are losing a sale because they are not dealing with this reality. Here I put my management consulting hat and crack this case for you.
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Episode 17 - Meet Some Indian 5G Startups
It's not just about spectrum wars that will chase subscribers for more revenues. To better understand what new streams of revenues are possible, let's analyze some of India's 5G startups. Their products will give you an idea of how the wireless landscape is about to change dramatically with new possibilities. I grouped the companies into three broad categories. Radio, Core and Applications. Hope you will enjoy it. Leave your thoughts here or email me at ssen@zenesysconsulting.com
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Episode 16 - Private 5G, An Exciting Time for Startups and Enterprises
Listen to this insightful conversation with Mohamed Kazim, founder of Venus and Mercury Telecom. V&M is creating one of the first "Virtual Private 5G Service" for the Enterprise. This is a great opportunity for Startups to create applications on the Edge Cloud and for Enterprises to create cutting edge mobility applications without having to wait for the large telcos to offer "custom" services in their Public 5G offering.
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Episode 15 - Government of India Grants For Telecom Startups
The Department Of Telecom (DoT) is working hard to put the Indian Telecom Industry on the cutting edge. In case you did not know, grants ranging from 50 Lakhs to 10 Crores are available if you are a telecom related startup. In this podcast I explain how simple it is to apply, who won grants last year, how to apply for this year, the qualification criteria, and why you should apply. Hurry up as the deadline of 18th May 2022 is fast approaching. Go to https://DCIS.dot.gov.in for application and all details.
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Episode 14: GTM Conversations with Ideaspring Capital Founder Naganand Doraswamy
A refreshing perspective on GTM from Naganand Doraswamy, founder of Ideaspring Capital, one of the rare VC firms in India who are backing Early Stage Tech Startups. Listen to his thoughts on what it takes to develop a sales strategy in the initial phases of a technology startup. A highly successful past entrepreneur from the US, he feels that rather than creating another startup, why not help start several more as an "hands on" investor. If you are a tech startup, learn more about Ideaspring Capital at https://www.ideaspringcap.com/. You can also reach out to him at naganand@ideaspringcap.com
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