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Finsire has recently started its learning series - Ideally by chatting with the best folks in the Industry. Here, with Siddharth Shetty, Co-founder and CTO of Account Aggregator (AA) from DigiSahamati Foundation, we speak about the data exchange's inception, growth, and future in India. - We use AA for various reasons, including pushing boundaries in India's data exchange layer with various use cases. - It's been about three years since it went live, and over 70 million cumulative Indian accounts are linked. - One-of-a-kind data sharing network from India that is not seen anywhere across the globe, baring Singapore with https://lnkd.in/gyrCQtVQ - Different approach to protect consumers as compared to the previous models that existed to attain consumer data by various methods used by Plaid or Salt Edge Onemoney Finvu (Cookiejar Technologies) Protean eGov Technologies Anumati by Perfios AA NADL - Account Aggregator Computer Age Management Services Limited KFin Technologies Ltd. Enjoy - Please click on the link below and watch the video!

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It was really informative to hear from such a great speaker like Srinivasa Nagarjuna, sir. Thanks, Dr NAGENDRA V. CHOWDARY Sir, Sunil S Sood Sir, and TimesPro for organizing such masterclasses. Looking forward to have more like this. #timespro #emba #economy #finance #epgdm

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Like to order deliveries from the comfort of your own home? Zepto's recent $665 million funding will now allow the company to set up even more store across India to serve you better. Read all about it only in my new article at Entrepreneur India. . . . Follow and connect for more industry news and updates . . . #News #Update #Zepto #Funding #Investment #EntrepreneurIndia #AdityaPranMahanta https://lnkd.in/gYvATrUE

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Excited to share the launch of our Annual report Rise of Cloud AI in India 2024!! Trend 1:  India SaaS will transition to #IndAI SaaS Trend 2: The line between software and services is blurring with the rise of #AIEnabled services #IndiaSaaS #IndiaServices Trend 3: #Cybersecurity is gaining prominence in India’s technology growth journey Trend 4: A wealthier nation will be catalyzed by software #wealthTech Trend 5: Industrial SaaS will start scaling as Industry 4.0 matures and Industry 5.0 arrives #IndustrialSaaS Software built from India continues to be world class and we are optimistic that #IndiaSaaS ecosystem will breach $50B in ARR by 2030! 🚀 🚀 https://lnkd.in/gcdcQVkG Bessemer Venture Partners Anant Vidur Puri Divyam Sharma Vatsalya Tandon Veer Gupta Kshiteej Prasad

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If you doubted the rise of India as a powerhouse, Pine Labs, a significant fintech player, is now relocating its headquarters from Singapore to India following approval from a Singapore court. This strategic shift mirrors other successful Indian startups like PhonePe, Razorpay, and Groww, embracing the trend of ‘reverse flipping’. The move signifies growing confidence in the Indian market and its potential. Key factors enabling this move include: - Favorable economic policies - Growing domestic market - Increasing investor confidence - Greater certainty of an exit at a higher valuation - Ease of accessing capital - Regulatory changes - Maturing capital markets - Cost-effective listing process All great signs for India! #India #Fintech #PineLabs #Startups #BusinessGrowth

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𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁, 𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗔𝗱𝗱, 𝗧𝗼 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. Charming, brilliant, and hilarious—Huggy Hayagreeva Rao had the Sand Technologies team glued to our seats during our most recent company-wide "Thursday Late Discussion" session. Huggy is the co-author of "Scaling Up Excellence" and a professor of Organizational Behaviour at Stanford University. So when he speaks, we're all ears. One of the key takeaways that really struck a chord with us was Huggy's perspective on scaling excellence. He described it as "multiplying curiosity with generosity." Huggy pointed out that as companies grow, they often fall into the trap of "addition bias" and "time poverty." We just can't help but pile on more and more, until we're so overwhelmed that our curiosity and generosity take a backseat. Next thing you know, we're just going through the motions, feeling depleted, and lacking that sense of accountability. But the truth is that scaling isn't just about addition. In fact, sometimes it's about smart subtraction. We need to identify and remove the obstacles that stifle our team's ability to be curious and generous. When people are in that mindset, magic happens, problems get solved, everyone brings their A-game, and we all go home feeling energized rather than drained. Also, subtraction is like mowing the lawn: it's not a one-and-done deal—you've got to keep at it regularly. It's not just about efficiency, but about giving our team the gift of time, which inspires them to reciprocate with their best efforts. We have been on a massive scaling journey over the last three years. Our operations have grown from one site to 30 sites and the number of engineers we are developing has grown by 5,000X (which if my math is correct is about 500,000%). We are just getting started, so we’re always curious about what we need to do as an organization to maintain our scale, and not lose quality, dynamism, agility, and our innovative spirit. The team is already lobbying for Huggy to host our TLD every week 😄—a testament to how insightful, thought-provoking, and relatable his lessons are. We have homework, though; time to put these ideas to work and start scaling up excellence.

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Ask Me Anything Session with BV Jagadeesh at #TGS2024 TiE TiE Bangalore - Part-1 Amazing nuggets from the session. Entrepreneurship Q&A Q1: How do you not dilute in the early stages of VC funding? Do not raise significantly more than what is needed. Visualize customer segments and the go-to-market strategy. Generate interest from multiple VCs to avoid reliance on a single investor. Leave a 10-15% room for negotiation. Q2: With the advent of AI, how has product-market fit changed? Rapid AI advancements disrupt hundreds of companies with each major release of chatgpt (other LLMs). Focus deeply on the specific domain you serve. Q3: Will there be differences in scaling with founders? It’s common for founders to move on for personal, financial, or other reasons. Q4: What defines product-market fit? When a normal salesperson can sell without needing help from founders or top technical folks to a normal customer who has a pain and wants someone to solve the problem. Q5: With early customer wins, different customers are experiencing different values. Should I raise VC money or grow organically? Identify four key verticals. Find four customers in each domain and define the buyer persona. Secure 20 new customers and see if results are replicable. #tgs2024 #entreprenuership #startup #VCfunding

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Excited and looking forward to discussing the evolving challenges of raising capital for early-stage startups at SAASCON24. Join me as I dive into the current trends, what founders need to know, and how we can navigate this more challenging environment. #SAASCON24 #StartupFunding #EarlyStageStartups #SaaS #Entrepreneurship

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🚀 Global Capability Centers (GCCs) are shaping the future of SaaS! Rostow Ravanan, ex-CEO of Mindtree, on how India's 1,800+ GCCs are transforming SaaS growth. 💡 Why this matters for SaaS companies: 1️⃣ Faster Scaling: GCCs streamline SaaS adoption within global enterprises. 2️⃣ Game-Changing Partnerships: Collaborate with GCCs like Bosch India on cutting-edge projects in retail, healthcare, and more. 3️⃣ Innovation at Scale: Access data, resources, and problem statements to build better SaaS

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‼️ Business Mastermind 2024 with Rajesh Setty – Hosted by Chai & Share If you’ve been looking for a chance to step back, think deeply, and tackle your biggest business challenges with clarity, this is it. 💫 On Saturday, December 14 · 9:30am - 1:30pm CST, Chai & Share is hosting a special mastermind session with Rajesh, a seasoned entrepreneur, mentor, and author who has guided over 1,400 first-time founders. This isn’t just another event—it’s an opportunity to sit down with like-minded entrepreneurs, share ideas, and leave with a renewed sense of direction for your business. What makes this mastermind unique is the small, focused group—just a handful of participants who have already been part of the Chai & Share community this year. This keeps the conversation meaningful, actionable, and tailored to your real-world challenges. ⭐ Here’s What You’ll Get Out of It: ✅ Fresh Perspectives: Rajesh’s insights are grounded in experience. He’ll inspire new ways of thinking about growth, leadership, and scaling impact. ✅ Collaborative Solutions: Work through your toughest challenges with input from peers who understand exactly where you’re coming from. ✅ A Plan to Take Forward: This isn’t about theory—it’s about walking away with strategies you can implement immediately. The Details: 📍 Where: Offices of Lotus TechPros - 7676 Hillmont St suite 195, Houston TX 77043 📅 When: Saturday, December 14 · 9:30am - 1:30pm CST ⏰ Time: 9:30am - 1:30pm CST 💰 Cost: $100 (Pay via Zelle to Sunil Vasisht, MS(EE), MBA Vasisht at 832-797-4198) There are only 6 spots left, and this event is exclusively for those who’ve attended at least one Chai & Share event in 2024. This isn’t just about solving problems—it’s about making space to think, connect, and take real steps toward what’s next. If this sounds like the kind of conversation you’ve been craving, we’d love to have you. Thanks to Lotus TechPros for the conference room space. 🖇️

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"How We’ve Grown 10X in 18 Months – Insights from Ashok Mittal, CEO of PrestLoans" Want to know the secrets behind PrestLoans' impressive growth? It’s more than just digital outreach – it’s about authentic connections and strategic partnerships. Ashok Mittal breaks down how they’ve empowered MSMEs and navigated the post-COVID lending surge to scale 10X. Curious about the journey and what’s driving MSMEs to thrive? Watch the video now to hear it directly from the expert himself! Check out the full video in YouTube: [https://lnkd.in/g_tASjTk] #MSME #LendingGrowth #BusinessFinance #WatchNow

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Yesterday, we were having a deep discussion with one of the senior colleagues in our technology team when our tech guru Deepak Dhingra introduced a fantastic concept that completely transformed the conversation. It was the MECE Principle – and it helped us dissect the discussion with clarity and precision, leading us in exactly the right direction. As the concept was new to me, I was curious to learn more. After some research, I found MECE (Mutually Exclusive, Collectively Exhaustive) to be a game-changer, not just for problem-solving but for leadership and team management as well. Here’s why the MECE Principle is so powerful in leadership: 🌟 Mutually Exclusive (ME): Ensures there’s no overlap in the way we break down challenges or responsibilities. This helps prevent confusion and redundant work. As leaders, it's crucial to assign roles that are clearly distinct to foster ownership and accountability within teams. 🌟 Collectively Exhaustive (CE): This ensures that everything is covered – no gaps are left. In leadership, applying this mindset means ensuring every aspect of a project, decision, or team role is addressed. It promotes comprehensive thinking, leading to better results. The MECE framework doesn’t just apply to strategy consulting or problem-solving; it can elevate leadership by encouraging clarity in delegation, decision-making, and communication. Have you ever applied MECE in team leadership? What frameworks have helped you guide discussions or manage teams effectively? Let's connect and exchange ideas on driving clarity and purpose in teams! #Leadership #TeamManagement #MECE #TechLeadership #ClarityInAction #ProblemSolving

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It was a great conversation with Rachana Bahadur on how we all can contribute to inclusivity and equity in our own ways and how can organisations can help structure and elevate it #HerRising2024 HerKey

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Are you using the best version of UPI that is there in the market right now? Leverage the power of Razorpay UPI now!

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CLSA published a detailed research report on India quick commerce. Recommended reading. Who will be the first to create a $50-100Bn company in India internet? #Zepto #Zomato #IndiaInternet

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Calling all APMs & PMs! Deep Dive into Razorpay's approach to create exceptional PRDs. Watch now: https://lnkd.in/gGG6sYmE In this insightful video Pravir Shanker, Director of Product at Razorpay, unpacks their PRD process. HelloMeets - Upskilling platform for PMs. #productmanagement #PRD #Razorpay #HelloMeets

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"How did you find your cofounder?" has been the most common question I've faced recently. Here are two great places to find a co-founder in South East Asia — or anywhere really: 1. Y Combinator Co‑Founder Matching: YC's platform is essentially a Tinder for founders. You're able to meet founders of all backgrounds from around the globe, but this also accessibility means that the onus of qualifying them rests on you. This is how I met my last two cofounders. 2. Antler: Antler helped my meet my current cofounder, Saral Varavarn. While I used to be a big fan of YC's platform, I've now come to prefer Antler's model — especially if you're actively looking for a cofounder or found a startup. You get to be in the same room with 60+ great people from diverse backgrounds, and by the end of the program, virtually everyone finds a cofounder that's right for them. The founder break-up rate for those who meet here is much lower than the industry average! #startups #venturecapital #Antler #founders #sales

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