The Elevator Pitch

Good Morning.

I am sure you must be excited today for the Budget.

Let me tell, for next 7 days, entire nation will become financial analyst and economist and share their analysis.

Don’t go by them.

It’s a free advise. Talk to a CA and Chill.

I hope there is some announcements for startups! It’s much required.

So without wasting any time further let’s start today’s lean lesson with a warm sip of coffee. ☕

THE LEAN LESSON

The Elevator Pitch: Your Key to Opening the Door to More Opportunities

What if I told you that your elevator pitch could be the key to unlocking a world of new opportunities?

Whether it’s investors, partners, or customers, a great pitch can open doors that would otherwise stay closed.

Your elevator pitch isn’t just an introduction — it’s your ticket to more opportunities.

Whether you’re speaking with someone at a conference, sending a LinkedIn message to a potential investor, or casually mentioning your startup at a party, a well-crafted pitch can lead to connections, meetings, and even investment.

The goal of an elevator pitch is not to close the deal immediately but to spark curiosity.

You want to get the other person to lean in and say, “Tell me more!” That’s when you’ve successfully created a door-opening pitch.

For example:

• Bad Pitch: “We’re a cleantech startup focused on developing sustainable energy solutions.”

• Good Pitch: “Hi, I’m Ashish, founder of GreenTech Solutions. We’ve developed a device that turns carbon dioxide into building materials, and it’s already saving businesses millions in construction costs.”

The second pitch clearly presents the problem you’re solving and the value your startup brings, which is more likely to invite questions and follow-up conversations.

LINKEDIN MASTERCLASS

Why India Didn’t Build a Deepseek: 5 Hard Truths About Risk, Support, and Innovation

The question has been making rounds: Why didn’t an Indian company build something like Deepseek?

The answer, while uncomfortable, is simple. It’s not just about resources or talent—it’s about mindset, support, and ambition.

Here are five hard truths that explain why India hasn’t yet created its own AI giant.

1. Most of Us Gave Up

Let’s face it—many of us lack the guts to dream big.

Building something like Deepseek or competing with OpenAI on their own turf requires audacity.

It means raising millions (or billions) of dollars, taking massive risks, and committing to building world-class AI models at lower costs.

But instead of aiming for the stars, we often settle for safer, smaller goals. The fear of failure and the lack of belief in our own potential have held us back.

2. We Don’t Support Our Own

Even if someone in India were to build an AI model at a lower cost, would we support them?

Probably not. Let’s be honest—we have a tendency to undervalue homegrown innovation while glorifying foreign products.

For instance, Diljit Dosanjh’s shows face criticism, while Coldplay’s concerts are celebrated.

Similarly, when Bhavish Aggarwal raised $50 million for AI, he faced backlash, yet we’re now making viral reels about Deepseek.

This double standard stifles local innovation.

3. Shark Tank and Media Focus on the Wrong Things

Shark Tank and Indian media are obsessed with D2C startups selling peanuts and achaar.

While these businesses are important, they’re not the only ones that matter.

Where’s the focus on B2B innovation, hardware, robotics, nanotechnology, or smart glasses?

Why aren’t we celebrating and funding the next big thing in deep tech?

The media and investors need to broaden their horizons and recognize that the future lies beyond consumer goods.

4. Blaming the Government Isn’t the Solution

It’s easy to blame the government for everything, but let’s give credit where it’s due.

Initiatives like UPI, ONDC, and Fastag have been groundbreaking innovations driven by the government at scale.

The real issue lies in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Paying taxes isn’t enough—we need to step up, take risks, and build exceptional products. The government can only do so much; the rest is up to us.

5. We Need to Think Bigger and Take More Risks

As a country, we’ve been playing it safe for too long.

The conversation around why India didn’t build a Deepseek is a start, but it’s not enough.

We need to think bigger, take more risks, and aim to outshine global ecosystems like the US in technology.

The good news? The conversation has begun. Now, it’s time to turn that talk into action.

India has the talent, the resources, and the potential to build world-class technology.

What we lack is the collective belief in ourselves and the willingness to support homegrown innovation. It’s time to stop brooding and start building.

Let’s dream bigger, take risks, and create a nation that leads the world in technology.

The question isn’t why didn’t we build a Deepseek?—it’s when will we build something even better?

Source: Linkedin

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