Studies show that if your website takes more than 2 seconds to load, nearly 50% of visitors will abandon it; and that number climbs to over 75% at 3 seconds. Slow load times don’t just frustrate users; they directly impact your bounce rates, conversions, and ultimately, your revenue. In fact, when page load time increases […]
Since its inception in 2017, the ELEVATE initiative has supported over 1,080 startups with a cumulative funding amount nearing Rs 250 crore. The Government of Karnataka has once again taken a bold step to fuel entrepreneurial drive by opening applications for ELEVATE 2025, its flagship startup grant scheme, from 15 August to 15 September 2025,
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India faces a major youth employment challenge: in May 2025, the all-India unemployment rate rose to 5.6%, but it was much higher among rural youth (13.7%) and urban youth (17.9%). For those aged 15-29, youth joblessness reached 15.3% in June, highlighting the scale of the problem. source This persistent lack of opportunities not only lead
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This July at HEN, we didn’t wait for motivation to strike; we made our own. In a month driven by action, intention, and collective energy, we turned ideas into workshops, connections into opportunities, and stories into sparks for change. From branding breakthroughs to purpose-led journeys, PR on a budget to creating entirely new market categories,
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It is considered a best practice for startups to perform a basic valuation update every 6–12 months to track growth, especially when hitting milestones, exploring funding, or planning strategic decisions. This practice helps founders make data-driven decisions and show sustained business progress to investors. Whether you’re a solo entrepreneur, startup founder, or running a
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73% of MSMEs report growth via digital tools, with UPI and smartphones leading the charge. 87% of self-employed women use digital payments, and 83% now operate businesses via mobile.Whilst 57% of women micro-businesses were initially unaware of UPI offerings, targeted community efforts now show fivefold transaction increase post‑onboarding India’s digital payment landscape is experiencing
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Did you know that according to the Ministry of Commerce, over 8,000 startups received benefits worth ₹500 crore under various government initiatives between 2022–2024, and many scaled faster because of this crucial support. India hosts over 100,000 startups, ranking as the third-largest startup ecosystem in the world. Yet, securing capital continues to be one of
This month we didn’t focus on doing more, but on doing what truly matters: smart strategies, honest conversations, and powerful collaborations. From pricing clarity to funding readiness, from emotional intelligence in leadership to co-working meets charged with momentum—every session this month was designed to help women entrepreneurs Reflect, Refine, and Rise. Whether it was breaking
Did you know Every day, over 1,000 pitch decks flood the global market, but investors spend just 2 minutes and 42 seconds scanning each one and only 1% of these decks actually secure funding. This stark reality means your pitch deck must be razor-sharp, compelling, and instantly clear to stand out in an ocean of
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May at HEN India was a month dedicated to redefining and resetting the entrepreneurial journey with clarity, purpose, and strategic action. As the business landscape evolves, so does the need to revisit and refine the core elements that make a venture stand out—from the clarity of your brand voice to the strength of your sales
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Naveen Lakkur is the Founder and Chief Innovation Coach of Institute of Inspiring Innovation.
