Startups of the coming age

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Having worked for both early stage startups and large corporations, the work satisfaction I get by working for startups is unmatched. I’m currently identifying few of the startups to work for as an experienced software engineer. What are the metrics and parameters to look for? There are some brilliant minds here who share their awesome knowledge, your thoughts will be appreciated!

I might sound stupid here but please hear me out. The market is crowded with so many startups in every domain. Older startups are much more stable, on track to become profitable or are already profitable with a huge market share. Not to forget the legacy companies with deep pockets and years of R&D and experience. Along with the competition, funding is another major pain point now because of various reasons we all know of. Also, somewhere I feel we don't face a lot of burning problems we faced a few years back which gave birth to a lot of startups who were actually solving some problem. Most of the new age startups out there are not really solving any problem but just offering premium products or services targeting just the high earning individuals. Most of the new ideas are repetitive with no major differentiation or value add. Because of all these reasons, I feel we might see very few new startups in future let alone successful ones. Share your thoughts please!

Let's ignore what's wrong with startups, keep this an optimistic thread. Which startups make you excited about their future? The ones that have cracked product, GTM, model, or something else. Name the best Indian startups :)

Have been an entrepreneur since college days. Went full time on same idea and worked on it for a good 4 years full time before starting something new, raising some money, later pivoting (fucked up here) and eventually shutting shop last year. Life has been tough since then since there is no clarity on what to spend next 2-5 years on - acquisition offer falling apart, tried looking for jobs but didn't finalise and later did a bit of consulting (good pay but didn't really work out). I now have a few good conversations going on right now - leading product & EIR/Founders Office. What do you suggest would be an ideal thing to do? Profile - Solid Generalist. Non tech. Money ain't really an issue right now but can't stay dependent on savings for so long - its stupid. PS - If you or someone you know is hiring, please reach out. Happy exploring ideas as well.

Kya dikat hai bhai, udane do paisa. Tumhare thodi hai. Good firms genuinely perform well and return money. The ecosystem is not forgiving -- you don't survive very long if you don't create any big wins. It's an extremely high stress job with very little WLB. You do make money but it comes at a cost. Layoffs are sad but at least those jobs existed in the first place? They wouldn't without VC money. India's VC scene is extremely young and it'll take time before we produce a Google. Entrepreneurs are not always right, they are not always nice either; but they definitely are courageous.

Here's a breakdown of the potential next big wave for Indian startups: Deep tech: This involves applying complex technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and Internet of Things (IoT) to solve problems in areas like healthcare, agriculture, and clean energy. Investors are looking for startups that go beyond simple consumer apps and solve substantial challenges. Focus on intellectual property (IP): Developing new, innovative products and solutions will be key for Indian startups to compete globally. This could involve creating new devices, materials, or processes. Tier 2 and 3 cities: The startup boom has largely been concentrated in metro cities. The next wave is expected to see more startups catering to the needs and challenges of smaller cities and rural areas. Social impact: There's a growing interest in startups that address social issues like poverty, education, and healthcare. These startups could use technology to create a positive impact on society.