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December-2015  - Special issue
Cover Story
Author: Anamika Sahu
There are entrepreneurs who become leaders by following the paths others created. And then there are legends who create these paths. more>>

In My Opinion

Kiran Aidhi, Director-HR, Virtusa Corporation
It is an interesting age to be a career woman! They are breaking norms and asserting their presence everywhere in a way like... more>>

Entrepreneur of the Year: 2015

Anamika Sahu
Derived from a French word 'entreprendre', which means 'to do something', was coined in English in as early as 13th century.... more>>
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'Never start a business just to make money. Start a business to make a difference' - quoted Marie Forled. more>>
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In a world that is changing quickly, the only strategy that is guaranteed to fail is not taking risks. Biswas Nair (Founder &... more>>
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"Indians are intrinsically entrepreneurs. Born in a country, where a simple phone call doesn't bring everything to our doorsteps, more>>
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An American poet Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, "Men are what their mothers made them". Chandrashekhar (Founder Partner, Rajesh... more>>
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Brain Drain - the word that is one of the rising issues for many developing countries, are rarely addressed by any. more>>
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It was a tumultuous epoch at Silicon Valley. Startups were shooting up and crashing down in a span of two months due to dotcom... more>>
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Perhaps the best way to realize a quandary and craft a solution is through getting your hands dirty. Similarly, Nitin B... more>>
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An eight hour hassle-free job at a Fortune 100 company with clear career path, where one has to do nothing but checklist... more>>
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Some people dream of success, while others wake up and work hard at it. Just like Roopleen said, "If you have a dream, don't... more>>
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It is hard for any of us to muster up courage to chase the dream of our lives. But that is exactly what Raja Manickam Founder more>>
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'Anything is possible if you believe in yourself'. With these powerful words, Pramod Rao, Co-Founder & CTO, Episcale Corp. more>>
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Entrepreneurship in India has always been defined by two extremes. more>>
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ntrepreneurship is not just an adventure, heirloom or money making machine for Ram Garg, CEO, Software Assurance (SPA), but the... more>>
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This technology professional quit his fun role of Evangelist in one of the biggies of the world, post a project failure. "I was... more>>
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Ronnie Oldham, a technology-savvy business leader, once said, "Excellence is the Result of Caring more than others think is... more>>
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"I believe it is your past karma that let you perform the role in your present", asserts YogeshHuja more>>
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Not all are destined to be the master of their own fortune. And for those who aspire to be, Diaz Nesamoney is a fervent example... more>>
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"As an employee, work like an entrepreneur and as an entrepreneur work like an employee" believes Mani Mamallan, a staunch... more>>
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Success is not defined by dreams and aspirations, but people's affinity to realize them. But, PalashBagchi - an IT industry... more>>
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"Becoming an entrepreneur was not a choice, but an accident for me," proclaims Rajesh Paul - one of the successful... more>>
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The spirit of entrepreneurship sproutsfrom the fact that each individual loves to be their own boss, decision maker, risk taker... more>>
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With the resurgence in the entrepreneurial activities, the new generation have indeed established a new norm by challenging the... more>>
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Steve Jobs believed, "You need to have a collaborative hiring process". In the kindred essence, 'a perfect recruitment'. more>>
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The last few decades have seen women globally taking huge strides in every sphere. Falguni Nayar, an investment banker and... more>>
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In this materialistic world, making money is now of utmost importance to any business trumping everything else along the way. more>>
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Entrepreneurship demands a myriad of skillsets, one has to juggle between an individual with an idea to a manager, strategist,... more>>
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Global statistics say only about 10 percent of startups prosper and the rest get lost in 'transition'. more>>
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Entrepreneurship is not just about having a unique idea but the almost obsessive passion to single-mindedly pursue visions... more>>
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Relishing the fresh breeze, sunshine and the folk songs of women working on the village field, resolving individual disputes,... more>>

CIO Insights

Rajeev Konduri (Founder & CEO) and Sadvik Konjerla (Co- Founder & HR), VR Cyber Security
Headquartered in Hyderabad, VR Cyber Security is a global IT services company that provides Networking/Network Security,... more>>
Nadir Bhalwani, Director-Technology Operations, CRISIL Limited.
Headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, CRISIL Limited is a provider of solutions for Ratings, Research, Infrastructure Advisory,... more>>
Nafees Ahmed, CIO, Indiabulls
Headquartered in Gurgaon, Haryana, Indiabulls (BSE: 532544) is a provider of services in the sectors of Housing Finance, Real... more>>
Shijo Joseph, AVP - IT, Gujarat Gas Limited
Gujarat Gas Limited(formerly known as GSPC Distribution Networks Limited), headquartered in Ahmadabad, Gujarat, is one the... more>>

CXO Insights

Hemal Patel, SVP IT & Operations, Sophos
Headquartered in Abingdon, UK, Sophos develops data management, network security and threat management products to protect... more>>
Saptarshi Nath, MD and Co-Founder, Overcart.
Headquartered in New Delhi, Overcart is India's pioneer marketplace for over-stock, unboxed, refurbished, and pre-owned products. more>>
Kulpreet Kaur, Co-founder, Shoppirate
Headquartered in Hyderabad, Shop Pirate is India's leading coupons & deals provider which allows the shoppers to gain access to... more>>
Sambit Mishra, Project Manager Mobile Apps, Intelliwins
Headquartered in Bhubaneshwar, Intelliwins is a software startup that provides supportive and quality software services to... more>>
Pankaj Karna, Founder & Managing Director, Maple Capital Advisors Pvt. Ltd
Headquartered in New Delhi, Maple Capital Advisor is an investment banking platform that focuses on M&A, Private Equity and... more>>
N Jayantha Prabhu, CTO, Essar
Headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Essar is a provider of Steel, Oil & Gas and Power. The company also serves Shipping &... more>>
Balram Mehta, Executive Vice President and Head Wind, ReNew Power
ReNew Power Ventures Pvt. Ltd. is an Indian renewable energy company headquartered at Gurgaon, Haryana; which delivers cleaner... more>>

CEO Insight

Chetan Kapoor, Founder and CEO, Edulever Consulting
Edulever Consulting is a resource and consulting organization for CSR and social development sectors, focusing on education and... more>>

Editorial

Anamika Sahu
We all had superheroes as our role model when we were kids. But with time, things have taken a 360 degree turn. Today,... more>>
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