Tag Archives: VAS

The toughest decision of my life…

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Rodinhood

The incredible story of how I co-founded one of the first mover Companies in the Mobile VAS business in India and China – how VC greed took over – how I the founder was actually thrown (dragged) out of my own Company and how in the end – all was well that ended ‘badly’… Continue reading →

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Confessions of a Digital Entrepreneur…

Posted on May 30, 2011 by rodinhood

I have many scars of entrepreneur wars that I wear on my back. My lessons learning to be really patient, taking money when its available and selling when the going is good – not just when the time is right! Continue reading →

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Ten negotiation tips that will never fail you!

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Rodinhood

Negotiating can be a pain most of the times. However, there are simple techniques that can really make you come out winning. Tricks like listening, using silence effectively, doing a bit of research, stating the opposite of what you want, and simply being fair can make a negotiation very pleasant and beneficial to you! Continue reading →

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My driver plays obscene songs as his caller tune and I pay the bill

Posted on May 19, 2011 by rodinhood

Well, I have no option. This is the Indian Mobile Mafia at play that adds all kinds of value added services to their subscribers’ phones without their permission Continue reading →

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The Al Dente Moment – What Pasta can teach Entrepreneurs!

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Rodinhood

If there was ever a perfect ‘Al Dente’ moment, it was when Steve Case sold AOL to Time Warner. A small fledgling company positioned itself so cleverly to an old media behemoth and the values that it extracted are now historical and soul shattering. Unfortunately, in the case of Time Warner, what they thought was ‘Al Dente’ Internet Pasta turned out to be Al Dente Rotting Garbage. Continue reading →

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