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Notes from Climate Week NYC: Action, Empathy, and Innovation
It is always wonderful to connect and reconnect with individuals and organisations at Climate Week NYC, and this year was no different! It was indeed Inspiring to see so many people working tirelessly to address and innovate for climate, people, and our planet. There was a sense of urgency, and...
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From Lab to Market: The Role of Private Capital in Accelerating Innovations for Society
The government incubates innovation, but we need private investments to accelerate its transition from lab to market and community. If you watched Christopher Nolan's 2023 film Oppenheimer, you would have noticed the role of Matthew Modine, whose speech in defence of Oppenheimer during his security clearance hearing is one of...
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Transforming India’s cooling future: Investing in efficient, low emission innovations
The Sixth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in August 2021 cautioned that the Indian subcontinent could expect increased occurrences of severe and frequent heat waves in the next decade. The G20 Climate Risk Atlas also warned in 2021 that heat waves across India would likely...
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Transforming Maternal and Child Healthcare in India with Doto Health
In India, maternal and child healthcare presents an ongoing challenge, especially in underserved communities. According to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5), India’s infant mortality rate (IMR) stands at 35 deaths per 1,000 live births and the maternal mortality ratio (MMR) is 97 deaths per 100,000 live births. However, many...
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Lonely at the Top
You would have heard this phrase - it's lonely at the top - often. But this loneliness is compounded tenfold when you are the founder of a new company. A corporate CEO is lonely, but at least he is a part of a well-oiled company with set processes and an...
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The new age of activism: Harnessing entrepreneurship to address India’s toughest problems
There is widespread recognition that Entrepreneurship is a powerful driver for economic growth, employment, and mass prosperity. Entrepreneurs can transform us into a country of job creators instead of job seekers. Our start-up ecosystem includes over 800 incubators, 1000+ institutional investors, and angel groups. The Government of India has set...
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Liquid gold: A case for investing in wastewater treatment
Several major Indian cities, including Bengaluru, Delhi, Thane, Indore, Vadodara, and Rajkot, faced acute water shortages this past summer due to rapid urbanisation, low rainfall, and depleting groundwater levels. India has officially become a water-scarce country, and it may get worse if current trends persist. Water resource management has been...
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Beyond a good product: What it takes to build a thriving business
Growing and scaling circular economy start-ups from a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) to a market-ready product is crucial for turning ideas into successful businesses. While building a good product is undeniably important, it does not guarantee success in today’s competitive market. Transforming an idea into a profitable and self-sustaining business...
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Accelerating circular economy start-ups through pilot opportunities
In the quest for a sustainable future, climate tech start-ups lead the way with innovative solutions to address the world's most pressing environmental challenges. Yet, despite their noble aspirations, many start-ups face significant challenges in their early stages, where the risk of failure is high. From financial constraints to market...
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Start-up survival guide: How strong corporate governance can fuel your success
In a landscape where many start-ups have been making headlines for governance failures and ethical lapses, the conversation shifts to the importance of robust corporate governance. Is it merely a regulatory checkbox, or does it hold deeper significance beyond ensuring annual compliance? India’s start-up ecosystem, ranked third globally in terms...
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