We work with a wide range of event organizers at AllEvents, from local gatherings to global festivals. But seeing a traditional institution like ISKCON Bangaloreโ embrace digital technology for their Janmashtami celebrations is something truly special.
In just 2-3 days, tens of thousands of devotees registered online for the event. Itโs inspiring to see how the temple is using technology not just to streamline the festival but to build a stronger, more connected community. Going digital allows them to plan future festivals more effectively, keep their community informed, and ultimately enhance the experience for everyone involved.
This partnership is a beautiful example of how tradition and technology can come together to create something meaningful. Weโre proud to support ISKCON Temple Bangalore in their journey towards a more connected and engaged community.
At Draper House Americas we continue to make history by creating non-equity high-impact programs, not only through our community but also through the speakers who shape them.
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As the founder of Currently.social, reaching that high of seeing genuine, unfiltered human connections flourish on the platform is an exhilarating momentโa validation of the vision that inspired this journey. But the high doesnโt end here. It extends to the experience of building an incredible team, composed of passionate individuals who believe in the mission just as much as I do. The shared struggle of everyday of discussing 100s of ideas, the late nights spent brainstorming and problem-solvingโthese are the moments that make the entrepreneurial journey even exciting everyday for me.
Building Currently isn't just about creating a product; it is about fostering a culture of innovation, resilience, and collaboration. The thrill of entrepreneurship comes from constantly challenging myself to take bigger bets, to push the boundaries of whatโs possible, and to navigate the uncertainties that come with growing a startup. The journey has been filled with highs and lows, but each challenge faced and each milestone achieved has been a stepping stone towards something greater.
The ultimate high comes from knowing that Currently.social is more than just a platform; itโs a movement thatโs changing the way people connect. And in building it, Iโve not only created a space for others to thrive, but Iโve also grown immensely as an individual, and it makes me ready to embrace the next big challenge life has for me on my way!
Those who didnโt able to come, I am sharing my points which I wrote during session. Hope it will helpful to community (specially sales person and founder)
โ USA contain 90% paying customer than rest world โ Do the night shift โ Cold call: MOST IMPORTANT now days, as there you have 100% control โ Sales doesnโt need degree its human psycology โ Understand the country culture from basic to advance, custome must fill like he/she from their own culture
โ in first meeting, we are sellling 30 mins so mind its value.
โ Your company must have bonus of more than 1 lac per quater, 2 quaters or year depend upon team
โ Best time to call in USA 7:30 to 8:00 am EST(as they leave from home to office, so they pick the call during travelling)
โ Schedule for 100 meetings with your customer then it will be usefull for entire career, as those moving from one company to another and give reference
โ Every friday, profiling your customers and call or reach them on next week
โ Invest on Sales Navigator, Invest on database for marketting
Calling Pychology: Never do: โ Am I speaking with <name>? โ Is this right time to talk?
Do this: โ Hey, this is Chirag, How are you? Do you remember me? We met in an event happened on last saturday.
โ When some say, I am not interested then ask for it reason. (Dont shame)
21st August, the world marks World Entrepreneurs' Day. I am reflecting on my journey as an employee, a consultant, and an entrepreneur. It is perhaps the most exciting ride one can ever board, but that's not for everyone.
As LegalWiz.in's primary target market remains to be #smallBusinesses and #Startups, our commercial success is a direct function of how much of the youth is willing to dive into the journey of entrepreneurship. With the hope of creating the next big #innovations and #Unicorns out of #India - all Incubation Centers, Policymakers, and Motivational Speakers are aligned to project the best that is out there for us. Much like your family physician who would want you to stay healthy, but their income still depends on how often you fall sick.
However, it is almost a moral responsibility of the stakeholders in the ecosystem to discuss the unpopular side of the story. If you are planning to start a new venture, consider this before committing to the #StartupLife
You are entering a high-risk, high-reward game:
"90% of the Indian Startups fail in the first 5 years" is what most studies conclude. While we all admire the growth of a few, there is enough of the bloodbath that often goes unseen. Make sure you have the skillset and risk appetite to sustain and grow!
Being a Startup Founder is a lifestyle choice:
The founder's lifestyle is not the same as the "Silicon Valley" life seen in the movies. It comes at a cost. While you remain focused on chasing your passion, you will somehow end up sacrificing on work-life balance, social life, and at times peace of mind. Well, that's all part of what you sign up for. If you can still enjoy that, there is enough adrenaline rush in that hustle too.
Investment is not just money:
Most founders would take the cost of running a startup as the money being invested. There are enough avenues to manage those resources. In my opinion, the most substantial investment is of time. You spend the prime years of your career chasing your ambitions. It is easy to go "all in". Chasing passion often doesn't allow you to draw boundaries. Hence, keeping yourself disciplined and taking rational calls are important.
Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face:
The most famous quote by Mike Tyson, and how relevant it is here! We all think our products and services are the game changers. We all build exceptional plans and build fancy financial models with numbers almost too good to be true. The secret sauce of success is still in execution. The only superpower and competitive edge that startups have over large corporates is their ability to pivot. If you see yourself failing, can you fail fast?
Is my problem, the world's problem?
Most of us are obsessively in love with our products and solutions. In some cases, just to realize that the problem we are trying to solve is not even a problem of plenty. If there is one mistake that I wouldn't repeat if I were to startup again is that I wouldn't aim for a perfect product. I would rather create MVPs, roll them out in the market, seek validation, and improvise!
Your family could be your biggest strength or weakness:
Well, as a founder, you still expect yourself to be socially present for your family. Startup hustle is just a part of your life, a substantial one but still just a part. Mental health is extremely critical while you navigate through the early phase. Make sure your career goals align with the lifestyle obligations you have towards your family. You can cruise through all the difficulties if you have your family and friends by your side. Also, being part of startup communities where you find founders going through the same hustle helps a lot. It provides an exceptional comfort where you can vent out, without being worried about anyone being judgemental.
Finally, not everyone is an entrepreneur and it is ok not to be one!
There are various career paths where you can achieve success. If you don't find yourself ready yet, please don't rush. Say, success is a function y=ฮฑ+ฮฒX. Your ฮฒ is a linear but comfortable reward. You may find plenty of examples where people contribute significantly to the success, without actually owning the organization - often known as "intrapreneurs". Your ฮฑ is the abnormal return, positive or negative, that you are willing to create for the risk you ride.
I shared my thoughts with Rest of World sometime back and wanted to leave a link here for your reference. I believe it was an interesting read curated by Itika Sharma Punitย
With all the caveats, founding a business is an exceptionally fulfilling journey. If you believe to be cut out for the ride, there isn't anything as thrilling. Wishing all a happy World Entrepreneurs' Day. Go and change the world, for a better tomorrow! ๐๐ป
As the founder of The Digital Leap, the biggest high as an entrepreneur is witnessing the direct impact of our work for Govt. Primary schools in rural Gujarat. Knowing that our efforts in digitizing school records and transforming administrative processes have reduced the time it takes to issue critical certificates from nearly an hour to just a few minutes is incredibly rewarding.ย
Seeing the satisfaction and gratitude from school principals, the empowerment of our small team from rural backgrounds, and the tangible progress towards a digitally empowered Indiaโthese moments of real, meaningful change fuel my passion and drive to keep pushing forward. The knowledge that we started from scratch, with just an idea and a commitment to improve our community, and have now scaled to make a significant impact, is the ultimate high for me as an entrepreneur.
The biggest high I've experienced as an entrepreneur has been the opportunity to uplift blue-collar workers in the restaurant industry. Seeing the impact of introducing digital tools to improve their productivity and job satisfaction has been incredibly rewarding. It's not just about making things more efficientโit's about bringing dignity and new opportunities to the people who are the backbone of our industry.
Another highlight has been learning to navigate uncertainty, especially when we had to pivot from focusing solely on corporate cafeterias to serving broader markets. Embracing ambiguity and learning from cash flow-driven entrepreneurs has shifted my approach to building a sustainable business. These moments of growth and impact are what make the journey so fulfilling.
I get to work with the best investors, team members and bring to life a product that otherwise wouldnโt exist to help even more people and communities!
The biggest high that I get as an entrepreneur is by creating large-scale impact and making people's lives better. I have seen that in action in my previous work and also now through my venture Ekatra and Vruksh Foundation.
What keeps me passionate about entrepreneurship is the thrill of solving new challenges every day. I remember when we first started Tej SolPro, we had a client who needed a complete digital overhaul, but their budget was tight. We had to think outside the box, and that's when the Sanskrit shloka 'เคเคฆเฅเคงเคฐเฅเคฆเคพเคคเฅเคฎเคจเคพเคฝเคฝเคคเฅเคฎเคพเคจเค เคจเคพเคคเฅเคฎเคพเคจเคฎเคตเคธเคพเคฆเคฏเฅเคคเฅ' (Uddhared Atmanฤtmฤnaแน Nฤtmฤnamavasฤdayet) really resonated with us โ 'Lift yourself by yourself; donโt let yourself down.' We pulled through, not just delivering results, but also building a lasting relationship.
The ever-changing digital landscape keeps me excited, like the time we had to quickly pivot our strategy to adapt to a major algorithm change. It was stressful, but also exhilarating, and we came out stronger. Moments like these, where we learn, adapt, and grow, are what fuel my entrepreneurial spirit.
I started my entrepreneurial journey 10 years ago... my first project was to run Google Ads for an educational product. I did the campaign setup myself and got quite excited to see ads I wrote appear on Google Search. Till date, I feel the same excitement whenever we launch a campaign.ย
When your plans converts into action and translates into clients' success - it's the best reward. That's the reason tagline of MeDigit is 'Brilliance in Action'. Wish you all a very happy entrepreneurs day.
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