The document discusses the unique challenges faced by Indian startups. It applies Maslow's hierarchy of needs to the needs of Indian startups, identifying challenges like managing family responsibilities, societal pressures, financial burdens, long work hours, and team building. It also discusses needs related to finding the right opportunity, developing products and business models, managing resources, talent, growth strategies, and addressing market needs like evaluating market size and growth. The presentation provides examples of startup accelerators in Southeast Asia and concludes by thanking the audience.

1. Indian Startups & their Unique Challenges / Needs
Ramesh Kumar V
BizToonz Creatives
www.biztoonz.com

2. Institute of Management
Christ University
Bangalore
Presented on 06-Feb-15 at the
National Conference on Contemporary Business
- Challenges & Strategies
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4. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

5. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

6. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

7. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

8. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

9. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs applied to Indian startups

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Managing the family

12. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs applied to Indian startups
Societal pressure

13. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs applied to Indian startups
Burden of Loans

14. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs applied to Indian startups
Extensive work involved

15. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs applied to Indian startups
Long working hours

16. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs applied to Indian startups
Valuation in marriage market

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Right team

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Right opportunity at the right time

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Product / Service

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Business & Revenue models

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Cash Flow / Fundability

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Efficient resource management

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Incorporation / tax / documentation

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Talent / manpower / staffing

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Growth strategy

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Existence of market

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Size of the market

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Growth rate of the market

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Market approach matrix

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Customers / Repeat Customers

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Stickiness & WOM

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Product / Service Innovation

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Value add to the customer

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Ethical conduct

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Scalable business model

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Company Valuation

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Market Expansion opportunities

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Strategy & roadmap

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• Product / Service Diversification
• Listed in India / other SE’s
• Globally respected brand
• Sector agnostic
• Efficient resource utilisation
• Diverse workforce

44. • JFDi Asia - SG
• MaGIC - MY
• iAxil - SG
• Ignition labs - AU
• StartupsHK - HK
• MerahPutih - INE
• Ideosource - INE
• Sparklabs - KY
• Launchgarage - PH
• Kickstart - PH
• Jungle Ventures - SG
• Red Dot Ventures - AU
• 1337 - MY
• Fastrack Asia - KY
• Founders Camp - KY
• AIS - TH

51. ramesh@biztoonz.com
Thank You !