Forbes Column 2009: US and India’s Tech Dilemma

Zero-In this week addresses the brain drain from technology to finance. In US and India’s Tech Dilemma, I have highlighted a significant missed opportunity for US universities, colleges, high schools, even community colleges, to address ASAP. If you can, try to get your alma maters to address this issue.

Is Entrepreneurship A Viable Career Option?

The Examiner asked me, “Is entrepreneurship a viable entry level career option?” It’s a very good question at the face of the Class of 2009’s impending graduation. Here’s my conversation with Heather Huhman at the Examiner on the issue.

Forbes Column 2009: India’s Innovation Gap

Here’s the first of a series of Forbes columns on Entrepreneurship and Innovation in India: India’s Innovation Gap. In our previous discussion, we tackled Entrepreneurship and Innovation together, but I think they’re two separate issues. This article addresses that. And India needs to address both from a ecosystem/framework point of view. Let’s continue the discussion.

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Bootstrapping – Weapon Of Mass Reconstruction

This article explores bootstrapped entrepreneurship, otherwise known as bootstrapping, as an economic development and reconstruction strategy, calling it the weapon of mass reconstruction.

Free Strategy Roundtables For Entrepreneurs

Make sure you register for the Online Strategy Roundtables for entrepreneurs to discuss your business issues with me. During this 60-minute session, entrepreneurs are invited to pitch me their ideas in a 3-minute presentation. I will review the material in real-time and provide feedback on each pitch, as well as address specific strategy questions from

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Silver Lining In The Financial Crisis

Remember my earlier story: Silver Lining In The Financial Crisis? Well, here is an interesting story in the NYT this week: Wall St. Pay Is Cyclical.

Entrepreneurship in India

I spoke with a number of people this week, and one comment that came up several times, is that the entrepreneurial ecosystem in India is not coming together as well as it needs to. Indian readers: Why do you think this is the case? What are you experiencing?

Book Reviews: No Luck Without Discipline

I really got a kick out of this review by MIT freshman Tong Chen on Amazon: “Entrepreneur Journeys condenses the aspirations of a dozen of entrepreneurs and present them in such clear and intriguing ways that everyone–even those with no background in business or entrepreneurship–can learn a great deal. As a freshman at MIT, I

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