EntrepreneursToolBox
I’m beginning to compile a list of resources that would be useful for Indian entrepreneurs. Please let me know if I missed any of your favorite resources. Any particular events in your city of residence you like - let me know.
Listings are in alphabetical order.
Startup Programs and Incubators
- HeadStart - Organization to create and promote the innovation ecosystem in India
- Morpheus – Startup incubator program similar to Y-Combinator,TechStars, SeedCamp
- National Entrepreneurship Network – Conducts various programs for promoting entrepreneurship in India
- Nurture Talent - Training Institute for entrepreneurs
- Startup Leadership Program – A 6-month education/mentoring program for Founder-CEOs that connects them to a global network.
- University Startup Incubators – List of incubators associated with various educational institutions
Events
- IAN Boot-Camp - Multi-city start-up bootcamp
- In50Hrs - Idea to Prototype in 50 hrs
- Power of Ideas – A program run by Economic Times and CIIE
- Power Plug – Monthly competition for Entreprenuers
- Proto.in - Startup events in different cities. Though no recent events.
- Silicon India’s Startup City – This event is conducted across India in different cities and attracts good startups
- TechSparks – Annual event for product companies
- UnPluggd - Third edition of the event coming soon (according to the website)
Tools
- interviewstreet.com - if you are looking to hire programmers this is a cool SaaS company that helps automate testing the programming aptitude of your applicants. Customers: Facebook, Google, Flipkart, etc
- 99test.com - crowdsourced QA testing for startups. Customers: Flipkart, etc
- freshdesk.com - SaaS customer support system started by ex-Zoho guys. Customers: 30+
- unbxd.com - search tool for ecomerce sites. Customers: 6
- recruiterbox.com - SaaS based company for startups to manage the job application process end to end. Customers: 50+
- exotel.in - SaaS based unified voice SMS solutions. Customers: 8
Educational Links
- Launching Technology Ventures – Notes from Prof. Tom Eisenmann’s class
- Stanford E-Corner - Podcasts and Videos
Specific Blogs on Topics of Interest to Entrepreneurs
Directories
Startup Blogs
- alootechie.com
- iamstarting.com
- medianama.com
- pluggd.in
- yourstory.in
- venturehacks.com
- VentureIntelligence
- vccircle.com
Relevant Online Groups
- Co-founder Wanted – India – LinkedIn group for finding partners for your startup
TV Programs
City Specific
- Bangalore
- Open Coffee Club - Networking opportunities
- Tie Bangalore - Networking opportunities
Note: Inputs regarding various services mentioned in the article should not be considered as an endorsement by the author or the organization he is associated with