STARTUP COMPASS Paperback

"Startup Compass: How Iconic Entrepreneurs Got It Right" by Ujwal Kalra and Shobhit Shubhankar is an invaluable guide for aspiring and current entrepreneurs, drawing insights from a popular lecture series at IIM Ahmedabad and extensive interviews with fifteen iconic Indian startup founders. This book meticulously breaks down the ten crucial stages in a startup's journey, from the initial idea and team formation to product launch, fundraising, scaling, and eventual exit. Through the compelling stories of grit, ambition, and vision from industry leaders like Sanjeev Bikhchandani (Naukri), Deep Kalra (MakeMyTrip), Sachin Bansal (Flipkart), and Falguni Nayar (Nykaa), the authors provide practical advice, real-world examples of successes and failures, and a comprehensive roadmap for navigating the complexities of the dynamic Indian startup ecosystem.