You’re firing at all cylinders, but the results just don’t match. How do you assess and solve risks? Is there a troubleshooting playbook? Any frameworks to help you isolate and address concerns? Can funding help? Or should you just pack up? Learn what to do from Shivakumar Ganesan (Co-Founder & CEO, Exotel) as he shares his personal journey of bouncing back from failure.

You can follow our host Suresh Venkat on his social media: Twitter, Linkedin and Instagram

Catch the latest episode of ET Startup School on your favourite podcast streaming platform - ET Play, The Economic Times, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Castbox.

You’re firing at all cylinders, but the results just don’t match. How do you assess and solve risks? Is there a troubleshooting playbook? Any frameworks to help you isolate and address concerns? Can funding help? Or should you just pack up? Learn what to do from <a href="https://twitter.com/shivku?lang=en">Shivakumar Ganesan</a> (Co-Founder &amp; CEO, <a href="https://exotel.com/">Exotel</a>) as he shares his personal journey of bouncing back from failure.
You can follow our host Suresh Venkat on his social media:<a href="https://twitter.com/Suvenk"> Twitter</a>,<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/suvenk/"> Linkedin</a> and<a href="https://www.instagram.com/anchorman_suresh/"> Instagram</a>
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 Welcome to ET Startup School. A step-by-step guide to building your startup and helping it succeed. Host Suresh Venkat quizzes entrepreneurs to put together a 12-step program for beginners. From the basics of "What should I do with my idea?" to " How do I figure out Product-Market fit?" and expanding to " How do I prioritize spending?", ET Startup School gets you the answers from founders who have cracked it and lessons from the actions that failed. So, get your notepad out, it’s time for school! A new episode drops every Friday. 

Welcome to ET Startup School. A step-by-step guide to building your startup and helping it succeed. Host Suresh Venkat quizzes entrepreneurs to put together a 12-step program for beginners. From the basics of "What should I do with my idea?" to " How do I figure out Product-Market fit?" and expanding to " How do I prioritize spending?", ET Startup School gets you the answers from founders who have cracked it and lessons from the actions that failed. So, get your notepad out, it’s time for school! A new episode drops every Friday.

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ET Startup School

A step-by-step guide to starting your startup and helping it succeed. Host Suresh Venkat quizzes startup entrepreneurs to put together a 12-step program for beginners. From the basics of "What do when I have a good idea?" to "How do I assess the market for my product?" and expanding to "Founder or Management, do I get a salary?", ET Startup School gets you the answers from founders who have cracked it and also lessons from the steps that failed, so get your notepad out its time for school! 

A step-by-step guide to starting your startup and helping it succeed. Host Suresh Venkat quizzes startup entrepreneurs to put together a 12-step program for beginners. From the basics of "What do when I have a good idea?" to "How do I assess the market for my product?" and expanding to "Founder or Management, do I get a salary?", ET Startup School gets you the answers from founders who have cracked it and also lessons from the steps that failed, so get your notepad out its time for school!

My startup is in trouble, What do I do?

Aditya Ghosh has worn several hats over a storied, and still continuing career - lawyer turned aviation entrepreneur, a restaurateur, an investor, a motivational speaker, an art collector, a dad, and then some. From explaining industry dynamics to solving startup challenges and doling out mentorship advice, this conversation on ET Startup School covers it all.

You can follow our host Suresh Venkat on his social media: Twitter, Linkedin and Instagram

Catch the latest episode of ET Startup School on your favourite podcast streaming platform - ET Play, The Economic Times, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Castbox.

<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/aditya-ghosh-145569170">Aditya Ghosh</a> has worn several hats over a storied, and still continuing career - lawyer turned aviation entrepreneur, a restaurateur, an investor, a motivational speaker, an art collector, a dad, and then some. From explaining industry dynamics to solving startup challenges and doling out mentorship advice, this conversation on ET Startup School covers it all.
You can follow our host Suresh Venkat on his social media:<a href="https://twitter.com/Suvenk"> Twitter</a>,<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/suvenk/"> Linkedin</a> and<a href="https://www.instagram.com/anchorman_suresh/"> Instagram</a>
Catch the latest episode of ET Startup School on your favourite podcast streaming platform -<a href="https://www.etplay.com/startup-school"> ET Play</a>,<a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/podcast/et-startup-school?from=mdr"> The Economic Times</a>,<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4IdQAIehKU7IbgBxhA4O4a?si=8f17734fca574057"> Spotify</a>,<a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cub21ueWNvbnRlbnQuY29tL2QvcGxheWxpc3QvNjBiMmU5MjYtZTVmOC00YjkwLWE0NjUtYWVmOTAxMTYzMDAxL2JkZjFlYzFkLTkzZTMtNGIyNS04Nzc5LWFmNGUwMDBiZWNmMy8yYTY3MWYyOC0xOGNjLTRiZWQtYjcyMy1hZjRlMDAwZTg5MTAvcG9kY2FzdC5yc3M"> Google Podcasts</a>,<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/et-startup-school/id1654975600"> Apple Podcasts</a>,<a href="https://www.jiosaavn.com/shows/et-startup-school/1/VzcyLU-ZwP8_"> JioSaavn</a>,<a href="https://music.amazon.in/podcasts/c92bb8b1-550a-4292-97fb-61b616318aa4/et-startup-school"> Amazon Music</a> and<a href="https://castbox.fm/channel/id5215308?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=dlink&amp;utm_campaign=ex_share_ch&amp;utm_content=ET%20Startup%20School-CastBox_FM"> Castbox</a>.

Survived, Profitable, Listed. What Next?

Your startup has scaled up, and the market has taken notice. Potential suitors are hinting at an acquisition. How can you navigate deal structures, earnout periods, industry trends, and even payout terms and conditions? What should your response be to VCs, co-founders, team mates and more? Aakrit Vaish, Co-Founder and CEO of Haptik, that was acquired by Reliance Jio, helps you answer.

You can follow our host Suresh Venkat on his social media: Twitter, Linkedin and Instagram

Catch the latest episode of ET Startup School on your favourite podcast streaming platform - ET Play, The Economic Times, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Castbox.

Your startup has scaled up, and the market has taken notice. Potential suitors are hinting at an acquisition. How can you navigate deal structures, earnout periods, industry trends, and even payout terms and conditions? What should your response be to VCs, co-founders, team mates and more? <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/aakrit">Aakrit Vaish</a>, Co-Founder and CEO of <a href="https://www.haptik.ai/">Haptik</a>, that was acquired by Reliance Jio, helps you answer.
You can follow our host Suresh Venkat on his social media:<a href="https://twitter.com/Suvenk"> Twitter</a>,<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/suvenk/"> Linkedin</a> and<a href="https://www.instagram.com/anchorman_suresh/"> Instagram</a>
Catch the latest episode of ET Startup School on your favourite podcast streaming platform -<a href="https://www.etplay.com/startup-school"> ET Play</a>,<a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/podcast/et-startup-school?from=mdr"> The Economic Times</a>,<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4IdQAIehKU7IbgBxhA4O4a?si=8f17734fca574057"> Spotify</a>,<a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cub21ueWNvbnRlbnQuY29tL2QvcGxheWxpc3QvNjBiMmU5MjYtZTVmOC00YjkwLWE0NjUtYWVmOTAxMTYzMDAxL2JkZjFlYzFkLTkzZTMtNGIyNS04Nzc5LWFmNGUwMDBiZWNmMy8yYTY3MWYyOC0xOGNjLTRiZWQtYjcyMy1hZjRlMDAwZTg5MTAvcG9kY2FzdC5yc3M"> Google Podcasts</a>,<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/et-startup-school/id1654975600"> Apple Podcasts</a>,<a href="https://www.jiosaavn.com/shows/et-startup-school/1/VzcyLU-ZwP8_"> JioSaavn</a>,<a href="https://music.amazon.in/podcasts/c92bb8b1-550a-4292-97fb-61b616318aa4/et-startup-school"> Amazon Music</a> and<a href="https://castbox.fm/channel/id5215308?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=dlink&amp;utm_campaign=ex_share_ch&amp;utm_content=ET%20Startup%20School-CastBox_FM"> Castbox</a>.

Somebody wants to buy me out. Should I Sell?

Course correction is a term that traces its origins to sailing. This episode may help you navigate your startup ship out of troubled waters. Your teacher is Mayank Kumar, Co-Founder & MD, upGrad. Money is tight. Investors are scarce. Runways have shortened. What do you need to do to keep your business afloat? Listen on and find out.

You can follow our host Suresh Venkat on his social media: Twitter, Linkedin and Instagram

Catch the latest episode of ET Startup School on your favourite podcast streaming platform - ET Play, The Economic Times, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Castbox.

Course correction is a term that traces its origins to sailing. This episode may help you navigate your startup ship out of troubled waters. Your teacher is <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayank-kumar-5573243">Mayank Kumar</a>, Co-Founder &amp; MD, <a href="https://www.upgrad.com/">upGrad</a>. Money is tight. Investors are scarce. Runways have shortened. What do you need to do to keep your business afloat? Listen on and find out.
You can follow our host Suresh Venkat on his social media:<a href="https://twitter.com/Suvenk"> Twitter</a>,<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/suvenk/"> Linkedin</a> and<a href="https://www.instagram.com/anchorman_suresh/"> Instagram</a>
Catch the latest episode of ET Startup School on your favourite podcast streaming platform -<a href="https://www.etplay.com/startup-school"> ET Play</a>,<a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/podcast/et-startup-school?from=mdr"> The Economic Times</a>,<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4IdQAIehKU7IbgBxhA4O4a?si=8f17734fca574057"> Spotify</a>,<a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cub21ueWNvbnRlbnQuY29tL2QvcGxheWxpc3QvNjBiMmU5MjYtZTVmOC00YjkwLWE0NjUtYWVmOTAxMTYzMDAxL2JkZjFlYzFkLTkzZTMtNGIyNS04Nzc5LWFmNGUwMDBiZWNmMy8yYTY3MWYyOC0xOGNjLTRiZWQtYjcyMy1hZjRlMDAwZTg5MTAvcG9kY2FzdC5yc3M"> Google Podcasts</a>,<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/et-startup-school/id1654975600"> Apple Podcasts</a>,<a href="https://www.jiosaavn.com/shows/et-startup-school/1/VzcyLU-ZwP8_"> JioSaavn</a>,<a href="https://music.amazon.in/podcasts/c92bb8b1-550a-4292-97fb-61b616318aa4/et-startup-school"> Amazon Music</a> and<a href="https://castbox.fm/channel/id5215308?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=dlink&amp;utm_campaign=ex_share_ch&amp;utm_content=ET%20Startup%20School-CastBox_FM"> Castbox</a>.

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