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'They want you to do well, just not too well': Gurgaon-based CEO's take on friendship and success sparks debate online- Psychology says many adults are not afraid of failure, they are afraid of disappointing their parents: Why one wrong career, marriage, or life choice can feel like betrayal
- Quote of the Day by Apple founder Steve Jobs: "Stay hungry, stay foolish". What does it really mean?
- 'Stop putting AI everywhere': Gurugram startup founder's blunt take amid AI boom, say 90% founders don’t know what they are doingKnot Dating CEO Jasveer Singh criticizes Indian founders for indiscriminately applying AI, stating many lack a grasp of the problem, user, ...30 Apr, 2026, 07.24 PM IST
- The only valuation formula Warren Buffett ever used, and why most investors get it wrongIn a letter to shareholders, Buffett dismantled one of investing's most persistent false dichotomies: "Value" vs "growth". He contended tha...23 Apr, 2026, 09.44 PM IST
- He survived on just Maggi but still rejected Rs 25,000 job: Bengaluru founder reveals the roadmap that led to Rs 3.5 lakh incomeA Bengaluru-based founder has gone viral after sharing his career journey, revealing how he chose a ₹10,000 internship over a ₹25,000 job o...14 Apr, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
- Japanese Proverb of the Day on Success, “Fall down seven times, stand up eight.” True success is not the absence of failure, but the resilience to keep rising every time you fall—The ancient formula world needs right nowThere is a Japanese proverb of the day on success that is only seven words long. Seven words that have outlasted empires, shaped samurai ph...11 Apr, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
- Employee almost quit for a startup, boss stepped in, decision turned into a blessing - many call manager 'class'An employee nearly left a job for more money. Their manager convinced them to stay for a major project. This project, though chaotic, provi...18 Feb, 2026, 09.16 PM IST
- Unemployed man says he’s terrible at everything, seeks career advice - Internet delivers B-school-level insightsA 31-year-old unemployed man shared his career struggle on Reddit after failing to keep many jobs. He said poor performance, mistakes, and ...05 Feb, 2026, 01.32 AM IST
- Mamaearth’s Ghazal Alagh points out 3 mistakes that start-up founders are makingGhazal Alagh, co-founder of Mamaearth, challenges conventional startup wisdom. She advises launching products even at 90% completion. Alagh...12 Aug, 2025, 10.22 PM IST
- How to avoid costly mistakes to grow your business venture? Here are some lessonsMany startups fail due to avoidable mistakes like poor planning and weak financial control. Entrepreneurs can improve their chances by lear...12 Apr, 2025, 02.09 PM IST
- Rs 27,213 crore company CEO reveals the one biggest mistake most young businessmen makeBigBasket CEO Hari Menon, in a widely shared LinkedIn post, addressed a common mistake among young startup founders — believing their main ...10 Apr, 2025, 06.33 PM IST
- Lesson for entrepreneurs: What are the common mistakes startup founders make and how to avoid them?India has the third largest startup ecosystem in the world, with 1.17 lakh entities (DPIIT), nearly 1,710 venture capital funds, 794 accele...27 May, 2024, 06.30 AM IST
- ET Startup Awards 2022 | CM Basavaraj Bommai's advice: make profit, earn punya tooKarnataka Chief Minister Bommai has urged startup founders to accelerate on innovation to achieve the state's target of contributing $1 tri...21 Nov, 2022, 08.15 AM IST
- Women’s Day: Suchita Salwan writes about two people she turns to for adviceEntrepreneur Mona Gandhi and consultant Ireena Vittal are always around when Salwan wants advice.08 Mar, 2020, 10.17 AM IST
- CEOs seek emotional anchors against stressCCD founder VG Siddhartha's death highlights the plight of leaders in today’s stressful world.31 Jul, 2019, 08.48 PM IST
- Harsh Mariwala's advice to startups: Trust the governance side, don't take short cutsThe Marico chairman says that there can't be a trust deficit between the company and VCs.07 Dec, 2017, 11.38 AM IST
- My mentor gave me the hunger to learn from: Deepinder Goyal, CEO, ZomatoIn the run-up to the grand finale of the ET Startup Awards 2017, your favourite newspaper presents a special series on the lessons that som...17 Aug, 2017, 09.35 AM IST
- Turning to seniors for advice is passe for India's new entrepreneursPeer-to-peer mentoring is a great step in the evolution of the startup ecosystem, said Jappreet Sethi, CEO of YoStartups, which provides co...20 Jun, 2017, 07.20 AM IST
- How to craft a winning business planShaping creative ideas into a practical format is important for entrepreneurs launching new ventures. A good business plan goes a long way ...27 Sep, 2013, 04.00 AM IST
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