MobME to raise Rs 130 Cr for expansion

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/photo/mobme-to-raise-rs-130-cr-for-expansion/56659264.cms
http://tech.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/startups/mobme-to-raise-rs-130-cr-for-expansion/56659264?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS
Around 70% of the investments will be channelled towards R&D to develop voice analysis, chatbots and banking products

Around 70% of the investments will be channelled towards R&D to develop voice analysis, chatbots and banking products

http://tech.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/startups/mobme-to-raise-rs-130-cr-for-expansion/56659264?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS
http://tech.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/startups/mobme-to-raise-rs-130-cr-for-expansion/56659264?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS



Thu, 19 Jan 2017 10:05:15 +0530

Little buys Stylofie, bets big on wellness vertical

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/photo/little-buys-stylofie-bets-big-on-wellness-vertical/56658428.cms
http://tech.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/startups/little-buys-stylofie-bets-big-on-wellness-vertical/56658428?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS
Founder of Stylofie, Saurav Dey, will join the Little Apps team as head of the wellness business in the Gurugram office along with the 11-member team.

Founder of Stylofie, Saurav Dey, will join the Little Apps team as head of the wellness business in the Gurugram office along with the 11-member team.

http://tech.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/startups/little-buys-stylofie-bets-big-on-wellness-vertical/56658428?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS
http://tech.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/startups/little-buys-stylofie-bets-big-on-wellness-vertical/56658428?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS



Thu, 19 Jan 2017 09:16:52 +0530

Industry, investor bodies unite to seek removal of draconian angel tax

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/photo/industry-investor-bodies-unite-to-seek-removal-of-draconian-angel-tax/56657832.cms
http://tech.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/startups/industry-investor-bodies-unite-to-seek-removal-of-draconian-angel-tax/56657832?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS
Angel investor networks and startup industry bodies have come together to form a unified startup coalition, seeking the removal of the “angel tax“ through recommendations to the department of industrial policy and promotion (DIPP).

Angel investor networks and startup industry bodies have come together to form a unified startup coalition, seeking the removal of the “angel tax“ through recommendations to the department of industrial policy and promotion (DIPP).

http://tech.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/startups/industry-investor-bodies-unite-to-seek-removal-of-draconian-angel-tax/56657832?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS
http://tech.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/startups/industry-investor-bodies-unite-to-seek-removal-of-draconian-angel-tax/56657832?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS



Thu, 19 Jan 2017 08:42:15 +0530

Venture capital firm Saama raises $58 million for third fund

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/photo/venture-capital-firm-saama-raises-58-million-for-third-fund/56657114.cms
http://tech.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/startups/venture-capital-firm-saama-raises-58-million-for-third-fund/56657114?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS
Saama Capital, a venture capital firm that has invested in unicorns such as Paytm and Snapdeal, has made a final close for its third fund at $58 million, or about Rs 390 crore.

Saama Capital, a venture capital firm that has invested in unicorns such as Paytm and Snapdeal, has made a final close for its third fund at $58 million, or about Rs 390 crore.

http://tech.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/startups/venture-capital-firm-saama-raises-58-million-for-third-fund/56657114?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS
http://tech.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/startups/venture-capital-firm-saama-raises-58-million-for-third-fund/56657114?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS



Thu, 19 Jan 2017 07:43:06 +0530

Budget 2017 may bring more tax sops for startups

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/photo/budget-2017-may-bring-more-tax-sops-for-startups/56615378.cms
http://tech.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/startups/budget-2017-may-bring-more-tax-sops-for-startups/56615378?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS
Ramesh Abhishek, secretary at DIPP, said the department is working with finance ministry over tax benefits for startups and bring clarity in various rules.

Ramesh Abhishek, secretary at DIPP, said the department is working with finance ministry over tax benefits for startups and bring clarity in various rules.

http://tech.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/startups/budget-2017-may-bring-more-tax-sops-for-startups/56615378?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS
http://tech.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/startups/budget-2017-may-bring-more-tax-sops-for-startups/56615378?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS



Tue, 17 Jan 2017 09:51:33 +0530

Launch your Company in an Hour – Resource Guide

Start your company in an hour

Resource guide

 

This is just a small list of resources and references we used for our talk “Launch a company in an hour”. Apologies in advance for any errors, mistakes, broken links, gremlins or bologna. Please use at own risk. Email us any suggestions, feedback or experiences.

 

Have fun!

Bryan and Erick Went

bryan@matter-labs.com

erick@matter-labs.com

Website

Weebly.com

Wix.com

WordPress.com

Squarespace.com

Domains

Domains.google

GoDaddy.com

Logo

99designs.com

Fiverr

Marketing

Rebelmouse.com

Marketing Maven(Local 805 business) (was in the audience)

Email

Mailchimp.com

 

Validation

Surveymonkey.com

GET OUT OF THE OFFICE AND ACTUALLY TALK TO PEOPLE

Build an app

buildfire.com

marvelapp.com

Learn

Lynda.com

Udemy.com

Codeschool.com

Coursera.org

Codecademy.com

khanacademy.org

Freecodecamp.com

Twine (games)

General Assembly dash – https://dash.generalassemb.ly

 

Other Dev

Chatfuel.com – Create a Facebook AI Chatbot Without Coding

Crowdsourcing

99designs

Fiverr

Freelancer

Amazon mechanical turk

Upwork

Designcrowd

Chaordix

Onespace

hitrecord.org

https://us.copify.com/

 

Business Plan

liveplan.com

https://www.stratpad.com

https://enloop.com

Freshbooks.com

Local

Breadware.com – Quick hardware MVP (Local 805 business)

Laritech.com – Electrionics Fabricator (Local 805 business)

Groupgets.com – Buy and save as a community (Local 805 business)

Myllc.com – Form your corperation and more (Local 805 business)

Mockups

Ninjamock.com

Balsamiq.com

Development

Toptal.com

Acklenavenue.com

Trygigster.com

Networking

rapportive.com

Traction

Alternativeto.net

Paywithatweet.com

Snip.ly

Startafire.com

 

Landing Page

https://blog.gleam.io/launch-page/

Ontrapages.com

Unbounce.com

Ucraft.com

Launchrock.com

Marketing

Buffer

Crowdfunding

Kickstarter

Indiegogo

blakboxgroup.com

Kiva.org

MilValChal – (Would love to get feedback on this one)

trycelery.com

SOAP

Soap startup mentioned – Paypal account was put on the dry wall. Here is a easier way to buy on Amazon.

 

Coconut Passion Lotion Bars

 

 

Books and Articles

1,000 True Fans

http://kk.org/thetechnium/1000-true-fans/

 

The Startup Owner’s Manual: The Step-By-Step Guide for Building a Great Company – Steve Blank

https://www.amazon.com/Startup-Owners-Manual-Step-Step/dp/0984999302

 

How I Imported Gaming Glasses With Alibaba and Made $2,416.51 in 5 Weeks

https://www.shopify.com/blog/75644165-how-i-imported-gaming-glasses-with-alibaba-and-made-2-416-51-in-5-weeks

 

How To Make A $1,000 A Month Business

https://www.appsumo.com/how-to-make-your-first-dollar/

 

The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It

https://www.amazon.com/E-Myth-Revisited-Small-Businesses-About/dp/0887307280/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484037680&sr=8-1&keywords=the+emyth+book

 

Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future

https://www.amazon.com/Zero-One-Notes-Startups-Future/dp/0804139296

 

The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich

https://www.amazon.com/4-Hour-Workweek-Escape-Live-Anywhere/dp/0307465357

 

101 Great Startup Quotes

http://onboardly.com/content-marketing/101-kickass-startup-quotes/

 

10 Steps to Starting a Business

https://www.sba.gov/starting-business/how-start-business/10-steps-starting-business

 

More Articles…

http://qz.com/398090/groupon-still-the-fastest-company-to-reach-a-unicorn-billion-dollar-valuation/

 

https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/244303

 

https://www.ryrob.com/best-businesses-start-while-working-full-time-job/

 

http://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonnazar/2013/10/08/14-famous-business-pivots/#49f247441fb9

 

https://medium.com/swlh/300-awesome-free-things-e07b3cd5fd5b#.jf99542yr