The Evolution of Startup Support Systems in India India’s startup ecosystem has witnessed phenomenal growth, with over 110,000 recognized startups as of early 2025. This explosion of entrepreneurial energy has been accompanied by an equally impressive proliferation of incubators – from just 65 in 2015 to more than 900 across Read more…
As of March 2025, India has surpassed the milestone of 110,000 recognized startups, according to the Economic Survey 2024-25 report. The country witnessed a remarkable 78 new unicorns in 2024 alone, bringing India’s total unicorn count to over 200 (a unicorn is a privately-held company with a market evaluation of Read more…
VCs Want to Add Value. But Their Tools Are Holding Them Back. Venture capital is no longer just about capital. Founders expect more — strategic help, network access, talent support. Yet most VC teams are still juggling spreadsheets, group chats, and custom Airtable hacks to stay connected. As portfolios grow Read more…
Advisors Are Evolving — Your Program Should Too The old model of a “startup advisor” hasn’t aged well. In the early 2000s, founders had limited support — few accelerators, barely any playbooks, and a short list of people who’d “been there.” Now? Founders are surrounded by resources. Tools. Funds. Experts. Read more…
TThe Smart Founder’s Guide to Building a Strategic Investor Network Today’s most strategic founders aren’t limiting their cap table to just VCs — they’re bringing in customers, collaborators, influencers, and even future partners as investors. Why? Because capital is only part of the equation. What really moves the needle is Read more…
Rethinking Angel Investing: A Better Way to Back Founders The first time you’re invited to invest in a promising startup, it’s electric. You imagine your ₹5,00,000 turning into crores. This might be the one. By the fifteenth time, the buzz fades. You’re negotiating with your partner, second-guessing your liquidity, and Read more…
The Company of Tomorrow Is a Community The old blueprint for building a company is fading fast. Offices, rigid hours, and hierarchical structures are giving way to something more fluid: communities of people aligned by purpose, not proximity. Your company isn’t just your team — it’s the network of believers, Read more…
Referrals move markets — but not all referrals are made equal.Most buying decisions don’t start with a Google search — they start with a friend’s suggestion. Stats show: 90% of buyers trust peer recommendations, and 84% kick off their purchase journey with a referral. But here’s the catch: the type Read more…
Equity is a founder’s sharpest tool — and often the most underutilized.It can attract world-class talent, open doors through strategic allies, and fuel your next stage of growth. But too often, it’s given away without intent or left idle when it could be building momentum. At Asoka.app, we’re on a Read more…
50 Instagram Reel Hooks for Any Niche. Crafting the perfect reel hook is essential to grab your audience’s attention within seconds. Whether you’re promoting a product, sharing a story, or offering value, these hooks can be tailored to suit any niche. Also, don’t forget to read the FAQs at the Read more…