I’m currently writing my new book, From Zero to Founder: A no-nonsense guide to starting your first business wherever you are in the world. It’s written for young, first-time entrepreneurs aged 18–25, no matter which country you’re starting from. Today I’m sharing a sample chapter so you can get a feel for what the book delivers. Read on, and
Starting a business is one of the most exhilarating decisions a person can make. You’ve got the idea, the passion, and maybe even the first few customers. But somewhere between the excitement of launch day and the reality of month three, a quiet panic sets in. The invoices are sent. Sales are happening. And yet somehow there’s no
Over the last few years, I’ve spoken to hundreds of aspiring founders. Some had just an idea scribbled in a notebook. Some already raised money. Some had been building for 8 months and still hadn’t launched. And I noticed a painful pattern. Most startups don’t fail because the founders are lazy.They don’t fail because the tech is bad.They
In the wild ride that is starting a business, we founders juggle a ton of roles from coding late nights to handling ops chaos. But let’s be real, one hat that often gets overlooked but is absolutely game-changing is being the salesperson. You’re not just hawking a product; you’re selling your big, bold vision to investors, customers, and
Back on my blog, sharing the unfiltered highs, lows, and everything from my path as an entrepreneur. If you’ve been following along, you know I’ve touched on idea execution and problem solving, drawing from my time at IIT Guwahati and building ventures like Ammno. But today, let’s get even more real about the full story. I’ve founded five
When I first started building my product, I was obsessed with making it “perfect.” I had a vision. I could see it in my head, clear as day a beautifully designed tool that people would instantly love and start using. I had faith. I had energy. I even had a solid dev team ready to build. But what
It was a regular morning. I was sipping my first chai of the day, thinking about the future of TryonFit and how far we had come. I opened my inbox, and there it was an email from the incubator: “Congratulations! You’ve been selected for the NIDHI PRAYAS Grant.” I had to reread it twice to believe it. TryonFit,
Building a startup from scratch can be overwhelming, especially for first-time founders. Instead of spending months perfecting your product, a smarter approach is to develop a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) a simplified version of your product with just enough features to attract early adopters and validate your idea. This allows you to test the waters, get real user
Effective market research doesn’t have to break the bank. Startups can leverage a variety of tools—some free, others cost-effective—to gather valuable insights and make informed decisions. The line graph above illustrates how the cost of different market research tools evolves over time, highlighting their affordability and utility. Explaining the Graph Market Research on a Budget Market Research on
Learn how to create a compelling pitch deck following Sequoia Capital proven framework & access Sequoia Capital Pitch Deck Template When it comes to pitching investors, capturing their attention fast is everything. Sequoia’s classic pitch deck framework has guided countless founders to success. Why Sequoia’s Approach Works Imagine you have a 60-minute meeting with an investor. Don’t assume
A few years ago, I began waking up at six o’clock every morning. Like many, I’d read countless articles about the importance of sleep. The research is clear: quality sleep improves cognitive performance and reduces the risk of serious health conditions like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, obesity, and dementia. Yet, despite knowing this, I often found
Finding product-market fit is one of the most critical milestones for any startup. It means that your product meets a strong market demand and is resonating with your target audience. At Tryonfit, we followed these five steps to reach product-market fit, each representing a crucial part of the journey. Step 1: Understanding Customers Step 2: Building an MVP
As a leader or business owner, you’ve likely faced the challenge of aligning your organization’s strategy with its people, processes, and culture. It’s no easy task. That’s where the McKinsey 7S Model comes into play a powerful framework that offers a holistic view of what makes an organization succeed. Whether you’re managing change, scaling your business, or just aiming to
At Tryonfit, identifying our target market was a vital step in creating an effective solution for beauty-focused virtual fitting mirrors. Here’s how we approached it, laid out as a flowchart to simplify the process. Step-by-Step Process 1. Start with Your Product/Service At Tryonfit:We began with our core offering—a virtual fitting mirror designed for beauty enthusiasts shopping both online and
2024 was a year of immense learning and personal growth for me, and a big part of that came from immersing myself in books that expanded my mindset. The photo above captures four incredible titles I had the privilege of reading this year. These aren’t just books; they’re life lessons packed with wisdom about wealth, leadership, self-improvement, and