Author: Shashank Prakash

Discover what it means to be a founder in India—dreams, hard work, and impact. Get tips to start your journey! Being a founder in India is a thrilling journey of turning dreams into reality. It’s about big ideas, relentless hustle, and creating impact. In a nation buzzing with over 80,000 startups (per NASSCOM 2023), founders are the heartbeat of innovation. At Startupbydoc, we celebrate this entrepreneurial spirit. Here’s what it truly means to be a founder for the Indian audience. Every founder starts with a dream. Whether solving local issues like rural healthcare or disrupting global industries with fintech, dreams fuel progress.…

New Delhi – AIESEC in Delhi IIT is set to ignite the spark of youth leadership with its flagship event, the Youth Speak Forum (YSF) 2025, scheduled for April 20, 2025, at IIT Delhi. Organized by AIESEC in collaboration with the Office of Academic Outreach and New Initiatives, IIT Delhi, this dynamic platform will bring together young minds, industry leaders, and change-makers to foster dialogue and action under the theme “Empowering Minds to Drive Innovation and Foster Sustainable Growth.” AIESEC is the world’s largest youth-run organization, fostering leadership through cross-cultural exchanges in 120+ countries.The AIESEC network includes approximately 33,000 members in 120+ countries. The…

Inside the investor-winning playbook of India’s rising nutrition brand and what startup founders can learn from it. In the ever-evolving landscape of Indian healthtech, where innovation often struggles to meet capital, Chennai-based nutrition startup Good Monk has made a powerful statement. With a $2 million investment led by RPSG Capital Ventures, Good Monk has done more than just secure funding—it has created a roadmap for how mission-driven startups can thrive in India’s competitive ecosystem. This strategic fundraise offers more than just headlines. It brings to light five powerful lessons every early-stage healthtech startup should pay attention to—lessons that could mean…

Dream Sports, led by Harsh Jain and Bhavit Sheth with backing from MS Dhoni, is set to invest around ₹425 crore for a 15% stake in Cricbuzz. Discover how this strategic move will fuse live cricket coverage with fantasy gaming to create a seamless fan experience. When fantasy‑sports leader Dream11 began, it transformed how millions of Indians engage with cricket. Now, its parent company, Dream Sports, is taking the next big step: acquiring 15% of Cricbuzz for ₹415 crore, valuing the cricket portal at around ₹2,775 crore. Spearheaded by co‑founders Harsh Jain and Bhavit Sheth, and endorsed by cricket legend MS Dhoni, this deal promises to…

Garuda Aerospace, founded by Agnishwar Jayaprakash and backed by MS Dhoni, secures ₹100 crore in Series B funding at a ₹1,875 crore valuation. Discover how this capital infusion will expand manufacturing, fast‑track defense R&D, and cement India’s leadership in drone technology. Founder Spotlight: Agnishwar Jayaprakash’s Vision At just 33, Agnishwar Jayaprakash—a Harvard Business School alumnus and former international swimming champion—built Garuda Aerospace from the ground up in Chennai. His goal? Transform India into a global drone powerhouse by 2030. With early support from cricket legend MS Dhoni, Jayaprakash turned a small startup into India’s largest drone manufacturer, serving agriculture, surveying, and now defense sectors Wikipedia.…

Discover the top 10 books that inspired Zerodha co‑founder Nikhil Kamath—from mindset shifts to market wisdom—and build your own billionaire‑grade strategy. Why This Reading List Matters When India’s youngest billionaire, Nikhil Kamath, sits down with a book, he’s looking for more than a good story—he’s seeking frameworks, challenges to conventional thinking, and actionable insights. As co‑founder of Zerodha, Kamath built a ₹1 lakh crore brokerage empire by combining instinct with discipline. The books he recommends reveal the principles behind his success. Whether you’re launching your first startup in Jaipur or scaling your venture in Bangalore, these 10 must‑read titles will…

What if we told you one of the world’s most used apps is run by fewer people than your school WhatsApp group? It’s true. Telegram, the global messaging app, is managed by just 30 full-time team members.Still, it has more than 1 billion users and a valuation of $30 billion. This is not just a tech story. It’s a real-life example of how smart systems, focus, and product obsession can build something massive without a massive team. Telegram’s Founder: A Man on a Mission Telegram was started in 2013 by Pavel Durov, the same person who built Russia’s biggest social…

Reliance Industries’ Campa Cola brand is making waves with a ₹1,000 crore investment in Begusarai, Bihar. Discover how this move could redefine the industrial landscape in the region and inspire the next wave of startups and entrepreneurs. A New Chapter for Bihar’s Industrial Growth Imagine a state once overlooked in India’s industrial map now rising as a promising manufacturing hub. That’s exactly what is unfolding in Bihar, where Campa Cola, a brand owned by Reliance Industries, has announced an investment of ₹1,000 crore to build a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Begusarai. This development isn’t merely about soft drinks. It’s a…

India’s rapidly growing Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) space just got a fresh shot of caffeine. Nothing Before Coffee (NBC), a rising player in the affordable café and beverage market, has successfully raised $2.3 million in a fresh funding round led by Prath Ventures and SYL Investments. The round also saw participation from a clutch of angel investors who believe in NBC’s mission to bring quality coffee to the masses. About Nothing Before Coffee Founded with the vision to democratize the café culture in India, Nothing Before Coffee offers a wide range of beverages including coffee, frappes, coolers, and signature drinks—all…

“Speed is the new currency. The faster you serve your consumer, the longer you stay in business.” Swiggy, India’s food delivery giant, is not just delivering food anymore—it’s delivering time. With the official launch of its SNACC app in Noida and Gurugram, Swiggy is sprinting into the next phase of India’s ultra-fast commerce wave: 15-minute delivery of snacks, food, and beverages. What Is Swiggy SNACC? Swiggy SNACC is Swiggy’s newest innovation — a standalone app tailored for cravings on the clock. Whether you’re a corporate professional pulling all-nighters or a Gen Z consumer looking for quick bites, SNACC gets your…