Firtly, Bangalore has a long history of being a center for technology number of major tech companies like Infosys, Wipro, and TCS having been founded in the city. 
  
 So, the talented engineer from these companies went and joined startup boom.  
  
 Secondly, Bangalore is home to some of the really cool engineering colleges in India, this became a steady source of supply to startups and IT companies 
  
 Lastly, weather and cost of living is low.

*weather is good and cost of living is low

Product Manager

Software Engineer

Large pool of techies who are both potential employees and first customers for startups as they are early adopters.

A two part video by Backstage with millionaires on YT : https://youtu.be/C5u5mmVwDrE 
  
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What’s kind of history/policy/luck by chance reasons went behind Bangalore becoming the startup capital of India?   Can someone the reasons in their understanding?

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What’s kind of history/policy/luck by chance reasons went behind Bangalore becoming the startup capital of India? 

Can someone the reasons in their understanding?

Why did Bangalore succeed as the startup/tech capital?

Product Marketing Manager

Why did Bangalore succeed as the startup/tech capital?- Grapevine

I was wondering if Uttar Pradesh can be the next Bangalore. It has everything. It has a large population which is decently literate. It has IIT Kanpur, IIT BHU, NIT ALLAHABAD and other deemed universities. It has good connectivity to Delhi with Expressways and Highways. Crime is significantly down. It has the largest Airport coming in India Jewar International Airport. It has cities like Noida which already is an IT hub. 

I believe cities like Lucknow and Kanpur can be the next hub of investment and employment opportunities in India. They have their own metro projects for city commute and for long distance travel we have RRTS service that is a work in progress. To top it all Alcohol is not banned here unlike Gujarat.

I think with the right planning Uttar Pradesh can have several Bangalore-like tech hubs. What are your thoughts on this?

Can UP have the next Bangalore?

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Bangalore has not birthed enough startups it seems 😂

Consultant

2.5 years back, we consulted asscom Bangalore on what should be potential location to start our global business Center.

Why ? Because asscom is supposed to be IT industry spoc for the government and has power to influence government to take care of the industry and in position to guide clients on location etc. 

We were told Bangalore is best location.
Reason given ? Youngsters across India want to get away with family and have freedom, booze, party etc and Bangalore gives that freedom opportunity and hence there will never be talent shortage. (Very strange reason to attract companies but it seems to be working for some companies)

When we asked about traffic, pollution etc. - we were told that’s a trade off to get talent and not relevant as in India people are used to traffic jams and all cities are equally polluted. (Again, very strange reason totally ignoring major civic challenges)

My leadership from US was amused and decided never to consult them again. We ended up opening our Center in a tier-2 city and couldn’t be more happier. I moved out of Bangalore to lead the project and never going back now. 

Maybe if asscom leaders spent less time in cocktail parties with the government and spent more time in understanding genuine issues of people and arm twisting government to fix people issues, we would have been in much better situation. Industry made them like union leaders and they are now enjoying the limelight doing nothing for the industry

Rant over ..

this is not a diss in Bangalore but on industry bodies claiming to work for betterment of industry and not doing enough.

ASSCOM has failed the IT industry in Bangalore

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Hi folks! Am new to the city, working for an MNC and recently got the role of Project coordinator (similar to PM) but along with this, I want start exploring the startup ecosystem here in Bengaluru. Am still figuring out my niche. Could you guys please suggest what kind of events I should attend to meet people, what are some of the X (Twitter), Reddit, Instagram or any other such SM pages to follow so that I am relevant with the things happening here? I am up for part time jobs and apprenticeships if available to start immediately or after skilling up myself with the requirements.

PS. As I am still finding my niche, any sector is good enough to begin with, but since I am a Biomedical Engineering Graduate, I would prefer something in the Medtech arena.

Exploring start-up ecosystem in Bengaluru.

Project Coordinator

Roads, Metro, Taxi Drivers arrogance, Corruption....Naah
Speak Kannada first.
I'll be as blunt as possible.
"Supporting this behaviour will make life hell for non-Kannadigas in Karnataka and Kannadigas out of Karnataka." 
This CM has done nothing but spread hatred and divide Karnataka as much as possible.

The story of how a prosperous city fell.

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Software Developer

CEO of Bombay Shaving Company, Shantanu Deshpande, is saying that Delhi is "1,000%" better for startups than Bengaluru, just like Zomato's Deepinder Goyal said. Deshpande believes that Delhi's all about sustainable, high-quality businesses, making it a way better place for entrepreneurs compared to Bengaluru's trend-chasing vibe.

After Deepinder Goyal, Bombay Shaving Company CEO Declares Delhi A Better Hub For Startups Than Bengaluru - Looma News

Delhi vs Bangalore: For startups

Hi folks, 

I'm Aadit, Co-Founder & CEO at Zepto. We're one of India's fastest growing consumer internet companies and are today present across 10+ cities in the country. 

I'd love to chat with you folks about my journey in building Zepto, my thoughts on the quick commerce space, organization building, amongst other things.

Ask away!

I'm Aadit Palicha, Co-Founder & CEO at Zepto. Ask me anything!

Hey @Aadit  
I’m @salt  
  
Some questions from my side: 
1. As companies scale there are many diverging opinions on how things should run. How do you ensure that the best ideas drive the company even though they might be in direct conflict with your point of view?  
  
2. What kind of impact have you seen via use of Machine Learning to streamline operational efficiency wrt initial benchmarks? 
  
3. What is the key focus area that you are currently working on? 
  
4. How do you balance creating shareholder value versus customer value?

Founder

We are a digital marketing agency focused on helping startups (funded). We are currently remote with the team spread across the country.

I'm contemplating moving base to Bangalore - a lot of folks say that Bangalore is the place to be for my business. 

Need some real advice, would me being physically present in Bangalore help my business? 

Do startups prefer Bangalore based agencies vs other city/remote agencies?

Bangalore startup folks - need help!

Growth And Strategy

I am planning to settle down in one particular city in the next  3 to 5 years. I am currently evaluating Bangalore, Hyderabad and Pune. 
From long term perspective ( for next 20 to 30 years) Which city will offer better job prospects ( IT/Software Development/Product Management/Strategy related jobs) along with a decent life style supported by satisfactory amenities like  Gated housing options which are not super expensive, Good schooling options for kids, Decent commuting facilities like Metro, wide roads etc. 
Interested to hear feedback from folks who went through or going through this dilemma.

Bangalore vs Hyderabad vs Pune: For next 20-30 years, which city offers better prospects for Settling down

Which indian city is good to build a startup?

Building Startup

Imagine how bad the current ride hailing experience have to be that Shoffr had to literally mention -  "Our chauffeurs are friendly, don’t talk on the phone, and are incentivised on good behaviour"

Anyone in BLR who have used Shoffr? Apart from the old ways of taxi service (pre ola/Uber) era, what sets Shoffr apart?

Also how affordable is Shoffr?

Shoffr recently raised $1.5 Mn

Any news on who is getting it, what's like an average payout for eligible employees? As per the news article, approx 19000 employees are getting it. Anyone has insider info?

Flipkart ESOP payout worth $700M

Let's face it, bangalore is expensive, in terms of value for money. 
There are so many infrastructure issues.  Travel issues etc

But at the same time, Bangalore is the major leagues for tech in India. 
Events, meetups, startups all are prevalent mostly in Bangalore.

Given all this, and having a choice on where you wanna stay, what would you choose?
1. Bangalore
2. Other city?
3. Lead Nomadic life, Travel around city to city,  state to state, country to country?

Given a choice that you can stay anywhere,  would you choose Bangalore?

Hi Bangalore folks,

I would be moving to Bangalore for the first time next month. I am a startup founder in early 20s and our current team strength is 4 founders (to go to 7-8 by end of year)

I was wondering what would be the best location in Banglore to set up a small office (within co-working spaces mostly) alongside getting a nearby 3BHK house for the 4 of us

* Flat would be for 4 of us, and tentative budget is 60K collectively
* We don't need to visit The Koramangala-indirangar area frequently but would like to stay close
* I don't know if possible but an area with greenery+ less traffic would be great (for ex- a gated society would work well)

Any suggestions on area we should look for?

Best place to set up startup office in Bangalore?

Given the current situations in the market and everyone focusing on cancelling the appraisals or laying off or worst doing silent layoffs. What good options are left for people to join that ensures a good balance of Compensation, Culture and good future outlook. 
Mention genuine suggestions only and NO rant on your current organisation please. Want to understand market landscape and would be good knowledge to have right now.

Which are the best startup’s in Bangalore to work in 2024?

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How can one specifically target startups and succeed? While many pursue top MNCs or MAANG, getting entry can be challenging. I am keen on working with small startups. Has anyone experienced working in startups in Bengaluru or other locations where both good pay and learning opportunities are available? In terms of job search, is LinkedIn/Naukri or referrals more effective? When preparing for interviews, should one focus more on DSA rounds or development skills? What are the pors & cons or tips? Plz share your insights. Thanks

Working in a start-up

I'm currently working at an EdTech startup HeyCoach. I'd like to discuss the evolution of workspaces for employees nowadays. Most companies in Bangalore, where I'm based, opt for space providers and coworking spaces like Urban Vault, BHive, and Sattva. However, before COVID, when I worked in Andhra, coworking spaces weren't common. We had traditional cubicles equipped with basic stationery, landlines, and printers. I'm curious about this evolution – is it unique to Bangalore's culture or startup culture in general? Could it be driven by cost-saving measures by management?

A Shift from Traditional Cubicles to Coworking Hubs

I'll be moving to Mumbai (Andheri East) next month. 
I'll be earning 80K PM after tax and this is how I'm thinking of dividing my finances. Please give your inputs.
Fixed:
1. Rent - 18K (PG)
2. Food - 4K
3. Electricity - 3K (estimating)
4. Travel - 3k (worst scenario, home to office - Rs 100, 3 days a week - 600/week) 
5.Groceriess - 2K (Not sure because in a PG but considering it) 
6. Internet - 1K 
7. Lifestyle/Misc - 10K  (I don't party much, most of this will spent in misc and exploring Mumbai etc)
Total - 41K 

Savings - 39K/40K
1. 25K in savings bank account (i need to have this because I'm scared of emergency stuff) 
2. 5K MF
3. 5K PPF
4. 4K/5K - sending home

Is this good?

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