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Mobile Startup Ecosystem

nischala — Fri, 16 May 2008 09:41:00 +0000

The Mobile Start-Up Ecosystem – Rudy De Waele

From: rudydw, 7 months ago

Informa Mobile Web 2.0 Conference London presentation on the Mobile 2.0 Start-Up Ecosystem:

* Integrating mobility: what mobility features are start-ups concentrating on?

* Where do we see new start-ups : Who is investing in what?

* How do Mobile Web 2.0 propositions differentiate?

* Evaluating new propositions: showcase of launches in recent months

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Independent Computer Security and Digital Intelligence Consultant

nischala — Thu, 15 May 2008 06:02:00 +0000

Now I have started to envy all the young entrepreneurs.
Here is Ankit Fadia, 19 years old, an independent Computer Security and Digital Intelligence Consultant and has definitive experience in the field of computers. He has authored several best-selling books on Computer Security, which have been appreciated by both professionals and industry leaders, the world over. His books have sold a record 80,000 copies across the globe. Fadia is also a widely recognized Cyber terrorism expert.

To know more look at his lengthy resume.

MotoDev Summit

nischala — Tue, 13 May 2008 09:11:00 +0000

Hello Mobile Freaks.
Here is some that would interest you all.
Motorola is throwing a full day event at the Leela Palace – “MotoDev Summit”
It has various sessions running all round the day and you can make your choice.
Please find the agenda.

You may register online for this event.
Hope you have fun.

Men of Courage

nischala — Mon, 12 May 2008 12:29:00 +0000

Men Of Courage

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No more number juggling

nischala — Mon, 12 May 2008 04:26:00 +0000

Good news for all those callers who want to retain their unique number to stay connected among their group. TRAI has come to rescue.
TRAI has recommended a country-wide implementation of Mobile Number Portability (MNP) policy which would be implemented by June 2009. However the policy also says that the period required to jump from one service provider to another should not be more than two hours, during which the customer will not be able to receive any incoming calls. Another caution that the prepaid callers will not be able to transfer the existing balance while switching lanes.

Well that we have to take it with pinch of salt.
Coming to adding gyan to this article, mobile number portability exists in countries like US, Australia, Singapore, HongKong and some European countries.

Coffee Club for Thinkers

nischala — Sun, 11 May 2008 13:48:00 +0000

Thinking is what triggers an idea that has been dormant in the mind of an entrepreneur. It would be very resourceful if one gets a platform where all the thinking could happen and take it to the next level of an actionable business plan. There is one such forum in Bangalore called Open Coffee Club where thinkers meet up to evolve into entrepreneurs.
This time it was on a Sunday, (May 11, 2008) where Ms.Anjana Vivek kindly came over to the forum to give all the aspiring entrepreneurs gathered at Core Objects an insight about how difficult or easy, is a journey of an entrepreneur.
The participants had a lot of questions about how to finance their startup, attrition of human resources, filing patents, scaling up the business fast, choosing mentors, creative revenue models and many more.
I many interesting startups, enthusiastic entrepreneurs and most of all exciting thinkers.

bharatentrepreneurship

nischala — Fri, 09 May 2008 05:22:00 +0000

Three Waves Of Outsourcing

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Funding, IP & Commercialisation

nischala — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:37:00 +0000

This is a key topic of discussion for the technology entrepreneurs. Though a technology has been created, the credit of the creation is not always given to the inventor; sometimes it is given to the owner.
Sounds confusing!!!
The inventor of a technology is not always the owner of it, who gains profits out of it. It is the person who patents it.
This was the discussion at IIIT Bangalore which held a one day free workshop on May 8th, 2008 focusing on the topic “Govt Initiatives for Industry Academia Collaboration – Funding, Intellectual Property and Collaboration”.

The workshop opened with the first session on “ GOI Initiatives in Academia Industry Collaboration including entrepreneurship and patent support”, which was addressed by Dr. Garg, Joint Director from Ministry of Communications and Information technology.
Focus points for entrepreneurs while addressing IPRs (Intellectual Property Rights).
1.Require a written IP policy for any process or product to protect innovation within your company.
2.Create an IP Audit before you start a R&D project.
Example: Sasken Communications conducted an IP audit after the R&D project of an anonymous product (which took 2 years to create and incurred Rs.2 crore) and realized that they had infringed 20 patents due to which the product commercialization had to be dismissed.
3.Do IP due diligence – have a checklist.
4.Prioritize patenting needs for budget purpose (cost effective)
5.Look into parameters such as velocity of patenting and patent mapping process.
Challenges faced by entrepreneurs in Patent process
1.Cost involved in IP due diligence is high.
2.IP Infrastructure unavailable.
3.No effective Search system.
GOI Initiatives
1.IPR Promotion Program
2.Trademark Tool: to avoid names with verbal similarities.
3.SIP-EIT for SMEs & Technology Start ups
4.Tide Program
5.Multiplier brand scheme
To know more about these initiatives visit http://www.mit.gov.in/

Session 2 was presented by Mr. Meenakshi Sundaram and Ranjith Menon from IDG Ventures. http://www.idgventures.com/
As VCs they focused on the challenges faced by their entrepreneurs, and how patents helped them.
Note to the entrepreneurs: Find a lawyer who can write your IP covering a broader spectrum to create monopoly.
Do not encourage people as employees to carry IP from one company to another; it is unethical. Have a strong written IP policy in the employee contract.

Later Sunil Maheswari, CEO of Mango Technologies (Incubated out of IIM-B) spoke his journey as an entrepreneur and the importance of patents. He emphasized on the support and encouragement received from the GOI.
http://www.mangotechno.com/

Where should I go?

nischala — Wed, 07 May 2008 09:34:00 +0000

Events in May

22 year old MD

nischala — Wed, 07 May 2008 08:00:00 +0000

Aadith Vikram, 22, MD and Vice Chairman of PGC Industries and Group asks “Where is my boss?”
If you are wondering what this is all about………well it is about a new portal started by PGC Infotech which offers online live interview between employee and employer.
To know more about his innovations visit http://www.whereismyboss.com/.
He proudly mentions that 670 companies have shown interest in participating on this portal.
With other major players like naukri, ibibo, monster…we need to wait and watch how far this innovation would go………