OK this is the first time ever on Chasing The Storm- but I am going to publish a Press release verbatim.But some things are better heard from the horse’s mouth. Directly. So here it is: Launchhouse Accelerator have been in touch with me regarding this initiative, and I think it is an interesting story to tell. The amount is not big but there are other perks valuable for entrepreneurs:
…experience-based lab sessions, world-class mentors from their specific industry, an innovative work environment, dinners with successful entrepreneurs, and networking with mentors.
More details …

1st March 2012, Biopolois, Singapore.
The demo Asia event.
Attending an event after the longest time- and it had to be this. special thanks to Rice Communications for the invite)
A chance to meet up with the right people within the start up circle in the region. A chance to get inspired and a chance to understand what goes on within these circles.
The more people you meet, the luckier you get: says Benjamin Ng: one of the pioneers of Demo Asia as I write making almost on cue to my last paragraph.
I started …

This is one thing India was missing on till now- but I see some traction building up now.  And its about time.
Karam Lakshman, this year’s programme manager for iAccelerator (an incubator of internet & mobile startups in India) introduced me to this relatively new but exciting programme they have come up with.
The Centre for Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship (CIIE), an IIM (Indian Institute of Management) Ahmedabad endeavour, has invited entrepreneurs in the internet and mobile space to submit application under its iAccelerator incubation programme.
The incubation programme runs …

Prove me wrong and I will dance with you

My first book. Help me with the cover.

Follow these golden rules of entrepreneurship- and first-get the glamor on!

Passion is everything. Marry it with consistency- and it steers you to excellence.

I’m sure you must have heard the story of the Little Red Hen. Here is a modern version.

In Part3 of this 4 part series, we discuss the funding story- and whether downloadable apps are better

We featured Orsiso in Part 1.
In part 2 of the discussion between myself (Shalabh Pandey) and Thorben, amongst other things, we discuss advertising on social networks, its significance and nuances.
 
Enjoy!

The first video brainstorm episode from a 4 part series: With me (Shalabh Pandey) and Thorben Linneberg (Founder/CEO of Orsiso)

One cannot but wonder if some niche web services are riding a strong wave, have a solid ground OR are there for the taking. Or worse, for the kill. Read on…