Time isn’t free Wi-Fi, founder ji. It doesn’t reset at midnight. Once a sowing season, a Diwali launch, or a mango summer is missed — it’s gone forever.
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Q1. The Priceless Currency of Time; When you think of “burn rate,” what comes first to mind — money or time?
Money, always money — I track every rupee. Time feels secondary.
Both matter, but money edges out — time is valuable, but money feels scarier.
Time is my real burn rate — I count weeks and seasons, not just rupees.
Q2. Pilot Projects or Pilot Paralysis?; How do you handle pilots and trials?
I keep running small pilots for years — better safe than sorry.
I run a few focused pilots, but I don’t rush scaling either.
I use pilots only to validate quickly — then I move fast.
Q3. Policy Daydreams; Do you find yourself waiting for government approvals or subsidies?
Yes, I often delay plans waiting for subsidy clearances or policy pushes.
Sometimes, but I keep backup plans alive.
No, I never wait — I move with what’s in my control.
Q4. Copy-Paste Ideas; How often do you “borrow” Western startup models?
Frequently — if it worked in the US, it’ll work here too.
Sometimes, but I adapt them to Indian context.
Rarely — I design ground-up for context.
Q5. Scaling Decisions; How do you approach expansion into new cities/markets?
Expand fast into multiple cities — headcount and offices prove seriousness.
Expand carefully — stabilize one location, then slowly add more.
Expand only when unit economics are repeatable and working.
Q6. Founder’s Calendar Reality; How do you split your time between core and non-core activities?
I’m everywhere — conferences, panels, social media — barely at office.
I balance — some core tasks, some networking and branding.
I focus on vision, first hires, customers, and delegate the rest.
Q7. Seasonality Awareness; Do you plan launches and operations around natural or cultural cycles?
Not really — I launch whenever I feel ready.
I consider them, but not always aligned.
Yes — festivals, sowing seasons, IPL, you name it, I align.
Q8. Speed vs Perfection; When launching, do you lean toward speed or perfection?
Perfection first — I don’t launch until it’s polished.
Balance — I launch when ready enough, but not sloppy.
Speed first — launch ugly, test fast, refine later.
Q9. Time Audits; Do you review how your time was spent?
No, I just keep moving, who has time for time audits?
Occasionally, maybe once in a while.
Yes — weekly, monthly, and yearly audits on time burn.
Q10. Founder Energy; How do you manage your personal stamina and focus?
Barely — I run on fumes and caffeine, sleep when I can.
Somewhat — I try to manage, but it slips often.
Deliberately — gym, sleep, mental breaks are part of my plan.