5 Startup Lessons from Mahabharata


Strategy 2: Choose the right team: When we look at the administrative composition of the two parties, we find that one was united and the other had individual agenda. The Kauravs were split in their camp, with no common goal. Some of them secretly helped the Pandvas, others didn’t want to kill them but just capture them whereas Karna, who is believed to be a brother of the Pandvas only wanted to kill Arjuna out of hate and jealousy.

On the other hand, Pandvas were united from the start with utter respect for one another and one ultimate goal—to get their kingdom back.

When this is applied to startup enthusiasts, make sure that the team you choose has an ultimate goal. Choose people whom you trust, who are responsible and especially those who are not secretly plotting to destroy you.

As a leader do not dictate, give your team freedom to explore and innovate, and above never ever criticize their mistakes, and instead show them how to rectify it. Make sure that the whole team is doing what they love because this will drive them and remember that businesses don’t fail but people fail.

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