Comments on: Proto.in - High Expectations And Mixed Signals http://blogs.inspions.net/2007/01/04/protoin-high-expectations-and-mixed-signals-2/ Software, India, Startups And Everything else. Fri, 05 Dec 2008 07:13:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: Aarti http://blogs.inspions.net/2007/01/04/protoin-high-expectations-and-mixed-signals-2/#comment-82292 Aarti Fri, 18 Jan 2008 05:04:58 +0000 http://blogs.inspions.net/2007/01/04/protoin-high-expectations-and-mixed-signals-2/#comment-82292 Nice overview of Proto.in. I really wish to see something succeed like this in India. Also, I came across another review on techbanyan which deserves a special mention - http://www.techbanyan.com/archives/123 Nice overview of Proto.in. I really wish to see something succeed like this in India. Also, I came across another review on techbanyan which deserves a special mention - http://www.techbanyan.com/archives/123

]]> By: Murali http://blogs.inspions.net/2007/01/04/protoin-high-expectations-and-mixed-signals-2/#comment-20268 Murali Sat, 13 Jan 2007 18:10:49 +0000 http://blogs.inspions.net/2007/01/04/protoin-high-expectations-and-mixed-signals-2/#comment-20268 Recently heard lots of good news on that front. Many Startups in India have received funding in the last 6 months and many funds have been setup to exclusively cater to Indian market. One difficulty VCs are facing, atleast expressing is that many of the startups are trying to mimic Valley startups without clear strategic advantage instead of focussing on a wider domestic market in India where they can really differentiate. Fingers crossed to wait and see how many startups will get mentors, advice and Investors through Proto.in, the first of its kind proactive conference. Recently heard lots of good news on that front. Many Startups in India have received funding in the last 6 months and many funds have been setup to exclusively cater to Indian market.

One difficulty VCs are facing, atleast expressing is that many of the startups are trying to mimic Valley startups without clear strategic advantage instead of focussing on a wider domestic market in India where they can really differentiate.

Fingers crossed to wait and see how many startups will get mentors, advice and Investors through Proto.in, the first of its kind proactive conference.

]]> By: Rajiv http://blogs.inspions.net/2007/01/04/protoin-high-expectations-and-mixed-signals-2/#comment-20263 Rajiv Sat, 13 Jan 2007 17:47:14 +0000 http://blogs.inspions.net/2007/01/04/protoin-high-expectations-and-mixed-signals-2/#comment-20263 good to hear that home grown innovations are being encouraged. what are the chances of them getting funding? good to hear that home grown innovations are being encouraged. what are the chances of them getting funding?

]]> By: Murali http://blogs.inspions.net/2007/01/04/protoin-high-expectations-and-mixed-signals-2/#comment-18444 Murali Thu, 04 Jan 2007 13:39:43 +0000 http://blogs.inspions.net/2007/01/04/protoin-high-expectations-and-mixed-signals-2/#comment-18444 Thank you very much for the insight Vijay. It does help. 'A dash of innovation, depth in thinking and daring in thought' as I understand is precisely what sets Silicon Valley apart from the rest along with resourcefulness and mentorship available to startups. I haven't understood the 'evolution of thinking is not yet' part that both Amit and You are trying convey. From my discussions and listening to recent Venture Capital conference at MIT, I understand that there are excellent and innovative ideas but some of the startups have trouble coming up with right business models and business vision to grow beyond gathering eye-balls. That has been a primary concern voiced by many VCs. May be you guys are talking the same. Anyway, Myself along with the crowd or as Amit put with love, 'lesser mortals', can and will wait for 17 more days to see what you guys mean. Appreciate the Initiative and great work you guys are doing. Good Luck with the Show. Murali Thank you very much for the insight Vijay. It does help.

‘A dash of innovation, depth in thinking and daring in thought’ as I understand is precisely what sets Silicon Valley apart from the rest along with resourcefulness and mentorship available to startups.

I haven’t understood the ‘evolution of thinking is not yet’ part that both Amit and You are trying convey. From my discussions and listening to recent Venture Capital conference at MIT, I understand that there are excellent and innovative ideas but some of the startups have trouble coming up with right business models and business vision to grow beyond gathering eye-balls. That has been a primary concern voiced by many VCs. May be you guys are talking the same.

Anyway, Myself along with the crowd or as Amit put with love, ‘lesser mortals’, can and will wait for 17 more days to see what you guys mean.

Appreciate the Initiative and great work you guys are doing.
Good Luck with the Show.
Murali

]]> By: Vijay Anand http://blogs.inspions.net/2007/01/04/protoin-high-expectations-and-mixed-signals-2/#comment-18431 Vijay Anand Thu, 04 Jan 2007 11:50:21 +0000 http://blogs.inspions.net/2007/01/04/protoin-high-expectations-and-mixed-signals-2/#comment-18431 Since You seem to be avidly covering the event as it closes its day of dawn, I'll give you an insight. The first thing that we did after receiving all the nominations was to eliminate companies that were indian versions of silicon valley products. You definitely don't require 8-10 minutes of time to explain them, all you needed to say was "This is an Indian version of such-and-such". The impressive part was that, even after we did that, we were still left with companies with a dash of innovation, depth in thinking and daring in thought. Amit in right in one sense. The evolution of thinking is not yet in the same stage as it is in the silicon valley. As I mentioned, its just the "initiation". But We are seeing a very good start.. and I am personally very impressed with it. Does that help? :) Since You seem to be avidly covering the event as it closes its day of dawn, I’ll give you an insight. The first thing that we did after receiving all the nominations was to eliminate companies that were indian versions of silicon valley products. You definitely don’t require 8-10 minutes of time to explain them, all you needed to say was “This is an Indian version of such-and-such”. The impressive part was that, even after we did that, we were still left with companies with a dash of innovation, depth in thinking and daring in thought.

Amit in right in one sense. The evolution of thinking is not yet in the same stage as it is in the silicon valley. As I mentioned, its just the “initiation”. But We are seeing a very good start.. and I am personally very impressed with it.

Does that help? :)

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