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Entrepreneurship - An Outlook February 21, 2017

Startups- Not Just for Rich, B-School Graduates

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Gone are the days when starting a business was an avenue just for rich. Also gone is the time when graduates from eminent universities were the only blessed lot to think out-of-the-box.

Although, history is overwhelmed with rags to riches cases; however the number of such incidents was merely one in millions. Present day market has changed this milieu, starting a venture is now within the means of those not superfluously blessed. You, any of your friends, can be the next market winner; the only prerequisite is ‘a feasible and worthy idea’.

Also read: The Bug Called ‘Entrepreneurship’

Let us explore all possibilities.

There are infinite ways to get started. The most simple of all is planning and building web presence. Blogs and vlogs have captured audience’s imagination by storm; many bloggers are thriving and making fantastic money. Were they all blessed with capital, education?

Now what do these success stories have in common? Is it their solid background credential or the practicability of what they envisaged?

Ever thought why platforms that made it into the hearts of audience in India, for say, Snapdeal, Flipkart and Paytm, did not have sons of millionaires as their founders? The answer is simple, direct- It’s the concept that is valued today, not the background of creator.

You have an idea, OK, you are good to go. Capital is a thing of the past today, with ready-to-use templates for building websites and investors within easy reach, you can dream big!

What is it, starting your website or a new physics idea that is close to your heart? The world brought closer by digital revolution has an answer for all. Platforms such as WordPress, Godaddy and Hostgator give you ample power to build your website, players like Y Combinator can assist you access funds for your physics invention.

This is an era of opportunities, and they await smart not rich. The only capital you need in this phase is a novel concept that can grab interest of audience. Banks loans and owning/ renting a property ahead of starting a venture are archaic;‘idea’ is the new winner.

Also read: Why can’t Everyone Be an Entrepreneur?

You can get started today, just explore the possibilities, and believe us, they are immense!

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