6 Freedoms Earned By Indian Startups In The Past Few Years

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Freedom From VC Dependency

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Freedom From Vanity Metrics

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Freedom From Over-Regulation

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Freedom To Restart

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Freedom To Cut Losses

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Freedom To Leverage Public Infrastructure

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India’s 77th Independence Day & What Freedom Should Mean For Startups

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6 Freedoms Earned By Indian Startups In The Past Few Years

Freedom From VC Dependency

Startups are shifting focus from relying on VC money to customer revenue. Subscription models and better data use are reducing the need for heavy discounts.

Freedom From Vanity Metrics

Founders now prioritise profitability over vanity metrics like downloads. Investors are focusing on revenue growth and sustainability.

Freedom From Over-Regulation

Startups face challenges from evolving regulations, like the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, but self-regulation offers some relief.

Freedom To Restart

Second-time entrepreneurs are thriving. Experienced founders have better access to early-stage capital and clearer paths to success.

Freedom To Cut Losses

Startups are shedding unprofitable divisions, shifting focus to sustainable growth rather than expansion at any cost.

Freedom To Leverage Public Infrastructure

India’s digital infrastructure, like UPI and ONDC, is simplifying operations for startups, enabling easier digital adoption.

India’s 77th Independence Day & What Freedom Should Mean For Startups