From Spark to Scale: A Founder's Practical Playbook

Startupology: Ideation to Execution for First-Time Founders | Actionable Strategies, 15+ Frameworks & 9 Case Studies of Indian Startups to Launch with Confidence | By Vivek Chadha | ZebraLearn Books

Startupology: Ideation to Execution for First-Time Founders | Actionable Strategies, 15+ Frameworks & 9 Case Studies of Indian Startups to Launch with Confidence | By Vivek Chadha | ZebraLearn Books

Vivek Chadha's Startupology cuts through the noise to deliver something genuinely useful: a hands-on manual for entrepreneurs who mean business. Rather than abstract theory, you'll find yourself working through concrete strategies that actually address the challenges facing new founders. The book opens with validation techniques, moves smartly through product development, and tackles the notoriously tricky process of assembling the right people around you. Funding deserves serious attention too, and Chadha doesn't shy away from exploring the full spectrum, from scrappy bootstrapping to securing venture capital. What sets this apart is the sheer practicality. Fifteen frameworks aren't mere conceptual scaffolding—they're templates you can immediately adapt. Think Business Model Canvas, investor-ready financial models, and co-founder agreements that save you legal headaches down the line. Nine case studies drawn from Indian startups including OYO, Zomato, CRED, and Paytm provide real numbers and genuine lessons rather than sanitised success stories. The author himself brings credible experience: three exits, advisory work across a hundred-plus founders, and a track record of scaling ventures internationally. This combines rigorous insight with genuine accessibility. Interactive elements and visual diagrams prevent the material from becoming overwhelming, whilst the 300-plus pages deliver substance without bloat. By the final chapter, you'll possess both the knowledge and the psychological fortitude needed to navigate the unpredictable path from concept to market. Chadha equips you to speak confidently with investors and build something that actually matters.

  • Author: Vivek Chadha
  • Publisher: ZebraLearn
  • Genre: Industry-Specific Business
  • ISBN: B0F6YFW7VM
  • Pages: 368 pages