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BETHENNY FRANKEL IS A TIME-MANAGEMENT MACHINE

She builds multimillion-dollar brands, stars in TV shows, and vigorously defends every moment of her day. The secret? It starts with deciding what matters (and what doesn’t).

THESE STARTUPS ARE PREVENTING INDIA'S RICH HANDICRAFT CULTURE FROM FADING AWAY

Startup community realised artisans typically are unaware of marketplaces and heavily rely on middlemen

From SMS Era to Internet Age, This Unicorn Helps Enterprises Build Strong Customer Relation

According to the founder Beerud Sheth, Gupshup at present serves more than 100,000 businesses and developers globally

AMAZFIT BIP U PRO

An Affordable Smartwatch for Gen-Z. With over 60 dedicated sports modes, Amazfit Bip U Pro is an unmistakably omnipotent smart wear.

The Creative Process Starts With Process

My business barely survived its first few years, and I nearly crumbled under the stress. Then I learned the greatest lesson of my career, which transformed our company into the go-to apron brand for restaurants everywhere: Without process, we are nothing.

Are You Disrupting The Next Decade Of Shopping?

The internet ecosystem and evolving consumer have made new business models viable and have led to the emergence of the direct-to-consumer (D2C) distribution channel. Today, India is witnessing the rise of D2C brands across categories and is estimated to become a USD 100 Bn addressable market by 2025. We expect high levels of funding activity in this space, increasing with passage of time, as more successful D2C outcomes will validate the hypothesis for newer capital deployment. It’s the David v/s Goliath play in the consumer space as challenger brands try to dethrone the legacy brands taking the digital first approach. In the ensuing pages, meet The Makers Co. at Entrepreneur as we take a deep dive into the world of consumer brands.

Why Are Indian Startups On an ESOP Buyback Spree

Benefits of liquidity events like ESOP buybacks are not limited to employees, there is value for companies too

Taking a Break At 40, This Entrepreneur Went On To Produce First Unicorn In Spa & Salon Space

At present, Zenoti powers more than 12,000 businesses in 50 countries ranging from the largest enterprise level brands such as Toni&Guy and CorePower Yoga to small, single-center businesses

Where is Indian StartUp Sector Heading?

Pandemic has been rough on all of us but one community in particular – India’s Startup businesses, bore the severe impact of it. Most startups had to shut shop owing to the lack of digital infrastructure and working capital. But some rose to the occasion and came out stronger than ever, setting benchmarks and optimizing opportunities that paved their way. The Startup Summit 2021 aimed to connects startups & innovators that build great companies, inspire creative thinking and create change in communities across the country. The virtual event took place on March 19, 2021 to celebrate the achievements of start-ups.

THE FUTURE OF HR TECH

As human resources management sits on the cusp of a tech overhaul, a slew of startups are cashing in on the opportunity

JOIN THE CLUBHOUSE

CLUBHOUSE is the booming new social media app where big-name CEOs (and everyday entrepreneurs) speak in real time. Should you be there, too? And how do you make it worth your time? Here’s a guide.

ShareChat Is Changing How Next Billion Users Will Interact On Internet

Twitter-backed ShareChat allows users to share their opinion, record their lives and make new friends in their own native language

The Midas Touch

Whether she’s creating behind-the-runway looks for Alice Temperley, glamming up the Victoria’s Secret Angels, beautifying A-listers such as Amal Clooney on their big day, or getting the likes of Olivia Palermo ready for Fashion Week, there’s not a day when Charlotte Tilbury isn’t working her makeup magic. She is an A-lister in her own right. Amid India enjoying a luxury beauty renaissance, Charlotte Tilbury Beauty, which is worth around £1.2 billion, finally made a home in the country through e-commerce platform Nykaa last November. One of the most in-demand makeup artists in the world, known for creating glowing complexions and natural-looking faces – all with her best-selling products, of course. In an exclusive interview with us, she tells us about her journey into beauty industry, her ultimate makeup tips and beauty secrets – including how she keeps her own skin looking so flawless and how you can use makeup to cheat your way to fuller lips, bigger eyes, and supermodel definition.

Entrepreneurs who kept themselves fit while working from home

Fitness and working like a couch-potato, like most of us have been, don’t really go hand in hand! While some of us struggled to be fit even before the pandemic began, the lockdown has really taken away the little physical activity that people were bound to have everyday. Ever wonder how entrepreneurs do it? Staying fit with WFH? Here’s how... You might have made several attempts at home-workouts and fitness morning routines since the COVID-19 pandemic forced us all to work from home majorly. On social media, a widespread productivity contest began, but not all of us can claim to have been fit with our reducing physical activities. Well, many entrepreneurs have recognized the importance of a “healthy body-healthy mind” and have been able to crush their work regimes as well as their fitness ones.

D2C a realistic alternative to traditional business

D2C has been quite the rage. As an emerging business model, it has garnered quite a large audience and has been a solution to the problem called Covid. D2C has come to the fore largely due to the pandemic and has become bigger than ever with D2C brands competing with established brands. With more and more D2C brands coming into the market, we discuss the future of the D2C brands. Pankaj Makkar, Managing Director, Bertelsmann India Investments in conversation with Ritu Marya, Editor-in-chief, Entrepreneur APAC and India shares why D2C startups are finding strong footholds within local markets in India- as a result of rapid digitization.

This Platform is Enabling Peer-to-Peer Donation Seamless

Co-founded by actor Kunal Kapoor and Varun Sheth, Ketto’s motto is healthcare for all.

Does Angel Funding Look Promising For Startups In 2021 Amid Ongoing Pandemic?

Ever since the world has been stormed by the coronavirus outbreak, economies across the globe have been in turmoil, with massive layoffs, shutting down of the businesses and cost-cutting measures have come into the light.

Will Startups IPO Be A Game Changer In 2021?

Securing Initial Public Offering (IPO) is the ultimate sought-after capital extension by startups. Successful IPO opens the floodgates for more capital and improvement in the overall startup economy. Despite the tumultuous times faced by the businesses in 2020 due to the COVID-19, the year 2021 saw some of the biggest runaway success listings so far, thanks to the high liquidity and solid investor sentiment.

Rise of Social Commerce Startups During Pandemic

In recent years, India has witnessed a massive spike in the usage of social commerce platforms like Meesho, Shop101, GlowRoad and Bulbul

This Brand Is Your Brand. This Brand Is My Brand?

Can you create a product that references, parodies, or uses parts from another brand? Many entrepreneurs are trying…and then getting sued. But the law is far from settled. This is the story of one startup that fought back and might just help change the way brands are built.

THE NAIL ENTREPRENEUR

“I’d like to see at least 100 The Nail Artistry salons operational across different countries around the world.”

The Asian Champion - CHATRI SITYODTONG, CHAIRMAN & CEO, ONE CHAMPIONSHIP

Chatri Sityodtong is the Founder, Chairman and CEO of ONE Championship, Asia’s largest global sports media property in history with a broadcast to over 2.7 billion potential viewers across 150+ countries around the world. Through the power of media and the magic of storytelling, ONE Championship is on a mission to unleash real-life superheroes, celebrate values, ignite dreams, inspire nations, and change the world. Chatri Sityodtong has an estimated net worth of US$350 million and will be the star of the upcoming edition of The Apprentice where 16 candidates will be vying to be the protege of one of Asia's leading entrepreneurs. Here’s the Thailand sensation on his self-made journey and how he’s redefining the future of martial arts.

Entrepreneurship Is a Mindset

I cofounded LinkedIn, invest with Greylock Partners, and host the Masters of Scale podcast. Take it from me: Success in entrepreneurship must begin in your head.

Credit to SMBs Not A Problem DIGITAL and Faster

Basis, achieving a high level of sophistication, compliance and trust from SMBs

Reading THE Markets

With over 15 years of experience in the broadband industry, Vivek today leads Excitel, the youngest brand in the top 10 ISPs in the country as a CEO and Co-founder.

VC Funding Still A Tall Order For Women Founders

Lack of support through VC funding is a major impediment to progress of women entrepreneurs compared to their male counterparts

Creating The Perfect Workspace For Productive Work From-Home Sessions

With some ideas to carve a productive corner in your home to get a peek into how steady entrepreneurs work from their homes with the limitations under COVID.

Why Common Sense Is Not So Common Among Founders

Some years ago, two college kids posted online photos of themselves smoking weed in their dorm room. The next day, when they realized what they’d done, one of the guys observed, “I wish we could retract those photos.”

“Execution is Fundamental to Creating Value; Capital Cannot Substitute Speed and Innovation”

Learnability, having a strong organisational foundation, commanding leadership and thorough professionalism births legendary organisations