Founder Stories

Animoca Brands: Gaming Their Way to Success

Alinda Gupta June 8, 2022

Few companies compare to Animoca Brands when it comes to embracing the metaverse and blockchain technology. The Hong Kong-based gaming and venture capital company invested in Axie Infinity before it took off and hedged its bets on digital property rights by way of launching The Sandbox, a virtual metaverse and mobile game. No doubt, they’ve always stayed ahead of trends in the blockchain world.

How Gambit Bio Intends to Redefine Cancer Diagnostics

Kamya Pandey June 1, 2022

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, accounting for the loss of 10 million lives in 2020. To prevent these deaths, cancer needs to be detected at an early stage. But detection remains a challenge, particularly in lower-income countries, where there is a dearth of diagnostic tools.

The Butterfly Effect: 3 Fascinating Businesses Stories

Tanvi Dayal May 26, 2022

The butterfly effect, a part of chaos theory (a branch of mathematics and mechanics that studies random or unpredictable events in complex systems), is a phenomenon wherein a small or seemingly unrelated event sets in motion the trajectory of something significant. It is fascinating to observe this phenomenon, especially in the dynamic realm of businesses.

How Lemi Is Helping Small Businesses Reach Their Customers

Kamya Pandey May 22, 2022

Starting a business isn’t easy. From finding raw materials and making your products to actually reaching the right customer base, everything takes a lot of time and energy. Even though this process is so hard, a lot of people venture out and start their own businesses, so much so that small business enterprises (SMEs) make up 90% of the world’s businesses.

From Elizabeth Holmes to Anna Delvey What Scammers Teach Us

From Elizabeth Holmes to Anna Delvey, Here Is What Scammers Teach Us about “Making It” in the Business World

Kamya Pandey May 8, 2022

Whether you hate them or love them, Holmes and Sorokin’s stories are packed with invaluable lessons for success! 2022 is overrun with TV shows about

House of the Dragon: Reviewing a Puzzle Box by Escape Welt

Tanvi Dayal May 3, 2022

When the Escape Welt team reached out to us with an offer to review one of their puzzle boxes for adults, to say I, a puzzle enthusiast, was excited is an understatement.

Why Couplepreneurships Work – The Success Stories of 5 Couples

Samiksha Jain April 28, 2022

When most people think of entrepreneurship, they think of the lone wolf—the person who ventures out on their own, works hard and makes it big. However, there is another approach to entrepreneurship that is becoming increasingly popular:

Yes, Plant-Based Pork Can Taste Like the Real Deal. Here’s How

Alinda Gupta April 27, 2022

When the co-Founder of Hong Kong-based food startup Good Food Tech (GFT), Andrew Leung, introduced his new product—“PLANT SIFU”, that is plant-based pork—to his family, they responded positively but also offered criticism (something he considers essential). Like most dishes in Chinese culture, their reaction was perfectly balanced.

The Downfall of Theranos and Lessons for Startups

The Fall of Theranos and Lessons for Startups

Alinda Gupta April 3, 2022

Lawyers defending the founder and former CEO of blood-testing company Theranos, Elizabeth Holmes, want you to know that she was just a bright-eyed, bushy-tailed young girl who tried and failed. She was trying to change the world—one drop of blood at a time.

Beasts from Feasts: A Mid-Life FOMO Holiday Startup

Kamya Pandey February 17, 2022

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have experienced an explosion in popularity in the past year. Sales volumes for NFTs increased from US$94.9 million in 2020 to US$24.9 billion in 2021. Be it through purchases of Apes or Cryptopunks, people have been actively diving into the NFT trend.

The Sandbox Is the “LAND” of Possibilities, Harvey Tsoi Reveals How

Alinda Gupta February 7, 2022

On January 13, 2022, virtual metaverse and mobile game The Sandbox hosted a Mega City LAND sale. Managing Director of Greater China at The Sandbox, Harvey Tsoi, discloses with no air of surprise, “The land was sold within seconds.” And why wouldn’t it be when there’s an opportunity to live next door, at least virtually, to your favorite celebrities, like Snoop Dogg, the Smurfs, The Walking Dead and more? Besides renowned creators, The Sandbox also brings entrepreneurs closer to better business opportunities.

Making Pure Water Out of Thin Air with Kara Pure

Kamya Pandey January 20, 2022

With global temperatures rising, climate change has become a glaring fact that every one of us has to come to terms with. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) 2021 report, ‌global surface temperatures have become 1.09 degrees Celsius higher between 2011-2020 than between 1850-1990. By 2025, nearly 1.8 billion people would be living in regions with absolute water scarcity.

A Startup Making Hearing Implements Accessible: TODOC

Kamya Pandey January 20, 2022

Over five percent of the global population, that is, 432 million adults and 34 million children, suffer from hearing loss. One of the biggest problems that this section of society faces is the lack of hearing implements. Although 80% of those with hearing loss live in developing and underdeveloped countries, most of the world’s cochlear implants are consumed by developed countries.

Saro McKenna Invites You to Take Over the Metaverse with Alien Worlds

Alinda Gupta January 8, 2022

This year has been an eventful one for Sarojini McKenna, the co-Founder of the NFT Metaverse Alien Worlds—a globally-acclaimed blockchain game. From creating an unparalleled community-focused game to growing from 10,000 to five million users within a year—Alien Worlds’ journey has been one for the books.

Know Your Strengths and Embrace Them: Interview with Lucie Petit, Founder of HK Model Camp

Samiksha Jain January 5, 2022

Deviating from industry conventions and stereotypes, HK Model Camp (HKMC), a platform for modeling training and services, promotes self-acceptance and believes that everyone should be acknowledged.

Three Essential Elements of a Founders’ Agreement

Nidhi Singh December 4, 2021

The relationship between co-founders can make or break a business. On the one hand, taking the co-founder route can improve the chances of your startup’s success. On the other hand, it can also lead to disagreements and conflicts.