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Podcast: businessline's State of the Economy Podcast
Episode: Startup stumbles: How to avoid early mistakes
Description: Founders of early-stage startups need to focus on problem-solving rather than merely catering to customer requests, say Mansi Jain, CEO and Co-Founder of DigitalPaani, and Shyam Menon, Co-Founder of Bharat Innovation Fund, in conversation with businessline's Kurmanath K V.Jain emphasises the significance of scalable solutions tackling environmental challenges, while Menon discusses red flags in startup evaluation, including a lack of deep understanding of the problem.Menon offers practical strategies for managing cash flows and securing funding in the initial stages. He stresses the importance of setting clear milestones, prudent financial planning, and leveraging customer...