http://arunuday.com/2007/07/31/loudcloud-and-exodus-a-tale-of-two-companies/ Perspectives from an Indian VC Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:15:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://arunuday.com/2007/07/31/loudcloud-and-exodus-a-tale-of-two-companies/#comment-138 Mon, 06 Aug 2007 14:48:19 +0000 http://arunuday.com/2007/07/31/loudcloud-and-exodus-a-tale-of-two-companies/#comment-138 Do Indian lack a flair for entrepreneurship? When I first read that question on Trackin’s post I instinctively and vigorously did the Indian thing: shake my head in a strong no-no, that is not what I have uncovered. I think entrepreneurship is alive and kicking in India, but what is lacking is education, role models, access to information, a supportive environment…variables and factors that help nurture entrepreneurship. What are some unique variables that apply to entrepreneurs and startups in India? For instance, the role of parents and the diminishing returns in the marriage market for folks working in startups is a fairly significant factor.
In India there are countless, undocumented and untold stories about entrepreneurship. Some are a single owner business, while others may be a small, family-owned business and some are first time entrepreneurs. But they all do the same thing: take risks and create and operate their business. Read more Do Indians Lack A Flair For Entrepreneurship?

]]> http://arunuday.com/2007/07/31/loudcloud-and-exodus-a-tale-of-two-companies/#comment-137 Mon, 06 Aug 2007 14:47:43 +0000 http://arunuday.com/2007/07/31/loudcloud-and-exodus-a-tale-of-two-companies/#comment-137 Isn’t that the toughest part: giving up a cushy job, the security that comes with it to plunge into uncharted waters. As Indians aren’t we doubly conditioned to aim for security above all else? Or … is that mindset about to change?
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