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The Four Pillars of Business Success: Entrepreneurship, Intrapreneurship, Leadership, and Changemaking

The Four Pillars of Business Success: Entrepreneurship, Intrapreneurship, Leadership, and Changemaking

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Contributed by Dr. Boniface Pascalraj who leads the incubation program at SSN iFound. This article was first published in his personal blog I have had the privilege of wearing many hats throughout my career. From being an entrepreneur who defied norms to an intrapreneur driving change from within, I have

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Be a Low Maintenance: The Secret Ingredient of High-Performing Teams and Products

Be a Low Maintenance: The Secret Ingredient of High-Performing Teams and Products

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High-maintenance behavior—whether in people or products—silently drains team energy and slows progress. This article explores how “low maintenance” thinking can transform team dynamics and product design, creating smoother collaboration, happier users, and faster outcomes for startup founders and leaders.

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Being Misunderstood: How Vulnerability, Trust, Integrity, and Insight Shape the Entrepreneurial Journey

Being Misunderstood: How Vulnerability, Trust, Integrity, and Insight Shape the Entrepreneurial Journey

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Our Head – Incubation Programs, Boniface Pascalraj, shares an intimate reflection on how vulnerability, trust, integrity, and keen insight shape leadership and resilience in entrepreneurship. Drawing from personal trials and wisdom from leaders like Arundhati Roy and Ankur Warikoo, this blog unpacks the balancing act of openness and self-protection essential for founders striving amid misunderstanding and doubt.

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Team Dynamics in Startups: A Key Factor in Investor Decision-Making

Team Dynamics in Startups: A Key Factor in Investor Decision-Making

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This blog post by Chandran Krishnan, Principal Advisor at SSN iFound, delves into how team dynamics influence investor decisions in early-stage startups. From complementary skills to conflict resolution, it offers actionable insights on building cohesive, resilient teams that attract funding and scale sustainably.