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Edelweiss CEO Radhika Gupta Warns Against ‘Startup Romance,’ Shares Realities of Entrepreneurship

December 27, 2024

Radhika Gupta, MD and CEO of Edelweiss Mutual Fund, cautioned against the glamorized portrayal of startups, labeling it as “startup romance.” Through a viral post, she highlighted the harsh realities of entrepreneurship, such as limited budgets, constant rejection, and prolonged uncertainty. While the post garnered mixed reactions, many resonated with her candid depiction of the unfiltered startup journey, stressing the disparity between social media’s rosy narrative and real-world struggles.

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Karnataka Launches ELEVATE & KAN to Tackle Startup Funding Challenges

Anurag Trivedi

October 31, 2024

Karnataka’s IT Minister, Priyank Kharge, recently launched ELEVATE 2024 and KAN to empower startups with seed funding and acceleration support. ELEVATE 2024 offers up to Rs 50 lakh in grants for early-stage startups, while KAN provides mentorship and market access, especially for companies outside Bengaluru. Designed to foster innovation, these programs support growth in sectors like AI, IoT, and SpaceTech, positioning Karnataka as a major startup hub. Applications for ELEVATE 2024 are open until November 29 via missionstartupkarnataka.org.