Published inStartup Grind·Jul 6, 20169 Innovations That Could Become the Next “Big Thing”Halfway into 2016, it is clear that we are living in a new era of innovation. Beyond Silicon Valley, corporations and startup hubs worldwide are tackling big problems like water scarcity and cancer. The concept of the “next big thing” is becoming redundant because breakthroughs have become normal. …Tech6 min readTech6 min read
Published inStartup Grind·Jul 1, 201690% of Startups Fail: Here Are 4 Expert Tips to Improve Your OddsFailure is a part of life and as a resilient entrepreneur, you probably understand that better than anyone. But startup failure is a different story because watching a business you have poured your heart and soul into collapse is devastating or even debilitating. …Entrepreneurship5 min readEntrepreneurship5 min read
Jun 30, 2016My Friend Manju and the Crisis in NepalAfter the devastating earthquakes of April and May 2015, I traveled across Nepal, coordinating relief work in remote villages. In the Sindhupalchok district, one of the most devastated areas, I met Manju. …Nepal5 min readNepal5 min read
Published inStartup Grind·Jun 27, 2016From Nightclub Promoter to CEO: Scott Harrison, Founder of charity: waterby Nitya Timalsina to Startup Grind — After visiting his first nightclub, 18-year-old Scott Harrison was hooked. Soon enough, partying and getting wasted became the norm. Over the next 10 years, Scott became a nightclub owner, earned thousands per month simply for promoting alcohol and hosting parties, and supposedly got “addicted to everything short of heroin”. Today…Nonprofit5 min readNonprofit5 min read
