Why Startup Founders Need Rigorous Training: The Startup Success
In India, success in competitive fields often requires years of rigorous, structured preparation. Students aiming for the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) begin coaching as early as Class 8 to crack the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE). Aspiring civil servants dedicate multiple years to intensive study for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exams. Professions like medicine, law, and chartered accountancy demand formal education, internships, and certifications to ensure competence. Yet, entrepreneurship, the process of founding and scaling a company that can influence thousands or millions of lives frequently sees individuals diving in with minimal formal training or preparation. B uilding a startup is one of the most complex, interdisciplinary, and high-risk endeavours. It demands expertise in product development, finance, marketing, legal compliance, talent acquisition, leadership, customer psychology, navigating ambiguity and most importantly a vision. I thin...