Changing company name Snapchat vs Google
The two examples you have quoted of changing company name Snapchat vs Google are quite different, Srikant. The best starting point for a name chang......
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3 pointers to create our brand’s message
Let me start with a disclaimer Hiten. I do not want to claim to have more insight into your brand’s message than an agency who is working clo......
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How to market an astrology startup
Very interesting Gaurav. I haven’t had time to checkout your site but do wonder what a truly good digital avatar for astrology would look ......
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How does an advertising agency survive tough times?
Sorry to hear about your predicament. I don’t think external investors are an option – they are almost impossible to find even for success......
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Should digital marketing teams report to CMO?
This is a hotly debated question Srikant, with no easy answer, at least in the short-term. Long-term, the answer is unequivocal. Your digital marke......
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Founder conflict at startup
This is a tough situation and if it’s any consolation, a fairly common one. The truth is that as a company grows, the team that was right for......
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3 steps to building company culture
3 steps to building company culture. Here goes, Anshila
1. Define the values that will help you achieve your busine......
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Quick, cheap startup marketing
Anshul, I know it can seem daunting when you are trying to launch a new concept, so break the task down.
- Who you are speaki......
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Funding and mentorship for startup (MVP Ready)
Congratulations on the MVP, Bharat. In my opinion, there is only one thing you should focus on to get investors and mentors interested. Find a gro......
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Bootstrap or fundraise for a 2 year-old startup
I think you may have answered your own question, Saba. If you are out of runway, then the only thing to do is to put all your energy behind fund-......
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I have always work at the intersection of brand, design and technology.
A closet geek, I started my career with Infosys when they were just starting up. I was one of two partners at Ray+Keshavan, the country’s leading brand and design consultancy, before its acquisition by WPP-owned Brand Union. I’ve had the privilege of creating brands like Airtel, Kotak Bank, Mother Dairy, Titan, Arvind, Fortis, Max, Aditya Birla Capital, Vistara Airlines and many more. Because I’ve always wanted to develop a product, I co-founded KineticGlue, a social enterprise platform that was acquired by BMC Software in 2013. I was then part of the founding team at Varana, a luxury fashion brand that aims to take Indian craft and design techniques to a global market (www.varanaworld.com) I am also an active angel investor and advisor with Kstart, Kalaari Capital’s seed stage fund.