Abhishek Kumar

Founders often struggle to prioritize in early stages. The solution? Rituals that reduce chaos and boost clarity.

67% of early-stage Indian startups fail before hitting PMF. Most of them stall not because of bad products — but because of tactical noise and missing strategic clarity. Here’s how to avoid that in 2025.

TL;DR: Early-stage founders in India often juggle too many priorities. Here’s a simple step-by-step playbook to reduce chaos and find clarity fast in 2025. Right now, hundreds of Indian founders are stuck in what we call the “Chaos Loop” — too many tasks, too little time, and zero clarity on what actually moves the needle. … Read more

TL;DR: Founders juggling 10 things at once can regain focus with a ‘clarity stack’—a set of simple tools and rituals to reduce chaos, prioritise, and stay in execution mode. Here’s how. Right now, most Indian startups operating at Pre-Seed to Series A are stuck in a pattern of reactiveness. Founders are on daily sales calls, … Read more

TL;DR: Most Indian startups die in the first 90 days—not because of ideas, but because of execution chaos. Here’s how to survive and build traction fast. This week, if you’re an early-stage founder in India feeling like your startup is running in 10 directions, you’re not alone. The “zero to one” phase feels like drowning … Read more

TL;DR: 80% of Indian startups never move beyond MVP. Here’s how to break that pattern with a clear tactical play and a founder-first framework. Right now, hundreds of Indian founders are stuck—not scaling, not pivoting, just…waiting. MVP built. Some validation. But no real traction. It’s worse in 2025, as capital tightens and GTM velocity matters … Read more

TL;DR: Scaling chaos only leads to bigger chaos. Before chasing growth, Indian founders must build internal clarity—about who they serve, what they solve, and why they exist. Right now, too many early-stage Indian founders think growth will solve their internal confusion. But here’s the truth: if your strategy is unclear at 0 to 1, scaling … Read more

TL;DR: Burnout isn’t a badge of honour. It’s a business risk. Founders who don’t learn to manage energy, time, and focus in the early stage often burn through more than their funding—they burn out themselves, leaving their startups hanging. Let’s fix that. This week, we’re addressing something few want to talk about but all face—founder … Read more

TL;DR: 80% of Indian early-stage startups fail before hitting product-market fit (PMF). Here’s a founder-first playbook to avoid that fate in 2025. Right now, many Indian founders are stuck in what we call the ‘PMF Mirage’—you think you’ve found traction, but your growth plateaus. No amount of paid ads, discounts, or hustle moves the needle. … Read more

TL;DR: Most early-stage Indian founders unknowingly sabotage their startup’s brand by skipping fundamentals. Fixing just 3 branding mistakes early can 10x trust, traction, and investor readiness. This week, we saw another founder in our DMs who raised a seed round—but couldn’t retain users beyond 7 days. The product wasn’t the issue. It was the brand. … Read more

TL;DR: Before chasing scale, early-stage founders in India must fix positioning. Without it, growth leaks. Here’s how to lock it down. Right now, most early-stage Indian startups are chasing growth without fixing one critical thing: positioning. If your users don’t get what you do in 3 seconds, you’re not positioned — you’re invisible. Get Tactical: … Read more

TL;DR: Launching is just lap 1. Most Indian startups stall because they skip the messy, post-launch phase—nailing positioning, testing distribution, and building systems for repeatable growth. Here’s how to avoid that mistake. Right now, across India’s startup ecosystem, too many founders are stuck in post-launch chaos. You shipped your MVP, got some buzz, maybe even … Read more

TL;DR: If you’re an early-stage founder feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone. Here’s how to zoom out, clarify your vision, and move fast in the right direction. Right now, hundreds of early-stage Indian founders are stuck in a loop of execution without direction. You’re building fast, shipping features, running campaigns — but it all feels scattered. … Read more

TL;DR: Most early pivots fail due to lack of data, narrative clarity, and customer insights. Here’s how to fix that before you run out of money. Right now, dozens of Indian startups are quietly pivoting—some in stealth mode, others out of desperation. But very few succeed. Why? Because ‘pivoting’ without a playbook is just panic. … Read more

TL;DR: Burnout is silently killing Indian startup momentum. Founders need systems, not hustle. Right now, burnout has become a badge of honour in India’s startup scene. Early-stage founders are wearing 18-hour workdays like it’s war paint. But here’s the kicker—chronic fatigue is killing clarity. Zero focus, scattered teams, missed opportunities. Sound familiar? How to Stop … Read more

TL;DR: Indian founders often stay stuck in chaos because they skip clarity for speed. Here’s a roadmap to break the loop. Right now, hundreds of early-stage Indian founders are stuck juggling growth, cash flow, and team problems — all while building in fast-forward. The real problem? You lack clarity, not effort. The Tactical Fix: Prioritise … Read more