The last year was undoubtedly a difficult one for Indian businesses. Indian government data indicates the country’s economy shrank by 7.5 percent as of September 2020. For small business, it has been even tougher, with a June 2020 survey from the All India Manufacturers Organization indicating one-third of Indian small…

For innovators and entrepreneurs across the world, 2020 has been a year unlike any other. The global economy came to a halt. Overnight, remote working and virtual businesses became the new normal. But even in this crisis, there were outstanding examples of business innovation. Companies pivoted amidst the most serious…

Perhaps it was a foregone conclusion that Sachin Mishra would find his life’s calling in the field of education. Hailing from a family of academicians, he understood early on the long-lasting impact of education in an individual’s life. Fortuitously, while still a student at Milan’s SDA Bocconi School of Management…

Startup ecosystems across the world have felt the brunt of COVID-19 and India’s robust entrepreneurial landscape has been among the hardest hit. According to a recent survey, around 70 per cent of Indian startups have been adversely impacted by COVID-19 and 12 per cent have shut shop since the outbreak…

COVID-19 has accelerated innovation among the startup community. Nimble startups are developing ground-breaking solutions to combat the virus. Prioritising innovation amid the health crisis, Hyderabad-based startup Master PCB has developed several unique products to curb the spread of the pandemic. …

As countries around the world ease their lockdown restrictions, valuable learnings have emerged for stakeholders in the innovation ecosystem. The lockdown allowed everyone to hit the pause button and reflect and reassess their priorities. …

COVID-19 has been a gamechanger for the innovation ecosystem. The world over, startups are finding breakthrough solutions powered by next-generation products to combat the lethal virus. Since at the core of the pandemic is the critical need to maintain social distancing and wear masks, Hyderabad-based startup Byteforce has seized the…

Undoubtedly, it is a time to despair. But it is also a time to hope. Yes, the rapidly spreading Coronavirus pandemic has put immense strain on large businesses and startups alike. And yes, investors are on edge, valuations have come down and skilled workers are being laid off across industries…

Design thinking is one of the celebrated approaches in designing new products, services or processes. Renowned management and innovation experts agree that design thinking is fundamental in crafting effective innovation strategies in all the disciplines of entrepreneurship. It was a fascinating experience to understand the nuances of this approach, when…