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Inspiring Quotes by Bill Gates That Will Motivate Every Entrepreneur in Difficult Times

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Bill Gates needs to introduction, especially in the world of business and aspiring entrepreneurs. He has been and continues to be a role model for generation of business men. Needless to say, Gates revolutionised the computer software industry. The Microsoft co-founder wrote his first computer programme at a mere age of 13 years. The genius business is currently among the top richest persons of the world and his company continues to grow and expand.10 Powerful Azim Premji Quotes That Will Motivate & Inspire You.

Not only is Gates a successful businessman, he is also a humble philanthropist. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has undertaken in several developmental projects and is regularly involved activities for the welfare and upliftment of the people at a global level. 7 Motivational Quotes by Infosys co-founder Narayan Murthy to give your Entrepreneurial dreams wings!

Here are Inspiring Quotes by Bill Gates :

“The belief that the world is getting worse, that we can’t solve extreme poverty and disease, isn’t just mistaken. It’s harmful.”

“I can understand wanting to have millions of dollars, there’s a certain freedom, meaningful freedom, that comes with that. But once you get much beyond that, I have to tell you, it’s the same hamburger.”

“It’s fine to celebrate success, but it is more important to heed the lessons of failure.”

“I choose a lazy person to do a hard job. Because a lazy person will find an easy way to do it.”

“Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can’t lose.”

“As we look ahead into the next century, leaders will be those who empower others.”

“I believe that if you show people the problems and you show them the solutions they will be moved to act.”

“Legacy is a stupid thing! I don’t want a legacy.”

“We have to find a way to make the aspects of capitalism that serve wealthier people serve poorer people as well.”

“If all my bridge coach ever told me was that I was ‘satisfactory,’ I would have no hope of ever getting better. How would I know who was the best? How would I know what I was doing differently?”

Not only his sayings, but the entire life of this 65-year-old Microsoft kingmaker is an inspiration for every entrepreneur. During the toughest times in the entrepreneurial journey the sayings, stories and lives of such globally known, respected and admired business magnate helps the entrepreneur to keep going until they hit the bull’s eye.

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10 Powerful Azim Premji Quotes That Will Motivate & Inspire You

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Azim Premji (Photo Credits: Azim Premji Foundation/Facebook)

Azim Premiji, one of the most renowned and respected personalities in the Indian business spectrum. Premji served as the chairman of  Wipro, and guided the tech giant through four decades of diversification and growth to outshine competitors in the software industry globally. Not only is he a genius businessman, Premji is also a great philanthropist. In 2001 he started a non-profit organisation by the name Azim Premji Foundation, through which he aimed to improve the quality of elementary education in rural regions across the country. 7 Inspirational JRD Tata Quotes that will Motivate you to Chase your Dreams!

Here are 10 Inspiring Quotes by Azim Premji : 

“Success is achieved twice. Once in the mind and the second time in the real world.”

“You cannot get into business for the fashion of it.”

“I strongly believe that those of us, who are privileged to have wealth, should contribute significantly to try and create a better world for the millions who are far less privileged.” 7 Motivational Quotes by Infosys co-founder Narayan Murthy to give your Entrepreneurial dreams wings!

“I think the advantage of democracy is that it makes us less dependent on a group of leaders.”

“The three ordinary things that we often don’t pay enough attention to, but which I believe are the drivers of all success, are hard work, perseverance, and basic honesty.”

“When the rate of change outside is more than what is inside, be sure that the end is near.”

“Excellence is a great starting point for any new organisation but also an unending journey.”

“People are the key to success or extraordinary success.”

“If people are not laughing at your goals, your goals are too small.”

“A girl child who is even a little bit educated is more conscious of family planning, health care and, in turn, her children’s own education.”

Just like his quotes, Premji’s work and contribution towards the development of the Indian Software Industry is inspiring and motivating. His efforts for the welfare and upliftment of society are also worth noticing and appreciable.

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This Karnataka Teacher is Making Mathematics exciting for students with his Math Lab!

The mere mention of mathematics can make students run a mile without looking back. No wonder most Edu-tech startups are trying to find creative ways to make this subject interesting and more engaging for the students.

While children in metropolitan cities and urban areas have access to the benefit of various digital platforms, students who reside in rural areas and hinterland India have no such facilities. However, thanks to teachers like Yakub S Koyyur, now they too can get easy access to quality education more excitingly.

Yakub S Koyyur is the genius behind the Maths lab that he has set up in the Government High School, Nada in Belathangdy, located in Dakshina Kannada.

Yakub was born in Koyyur village in the Dakshin Kannada district of Karnataka. Among his two sisters and five brothers, he was the only one who got the opportunity to pursue high school. After completing his Bachelors in Science from SDM College in the district, Yakub began teaching children at the local Government High School for about two years.

During his course of teaching, he realized his love for teaching and he decided to pursue his Bachelor`s in Education from Mangalore University with a second rank.

Yakub began his official teaching journey in 1996 at the Government High School in Nada village of the same district. Till now, he has taught over 4000 students by developing special content for not-so-good students. He also gives training to new teachers.

So from where did he get the idea of establishing an award-winning math lab? Yakub shares that in 2012, he realized that he wants to do something innovative and different that will improve the current education system.

He furthers shares that one night he dreamt of a room in his school. There was a board hanging outside that read “Math Lab”. The walls inside were colorful and were full of interesting and inspirational quotes. The walls were painted in vibrant shades, creating an all-dreamy experience for him.

The next morning, he decided to turn that dream into a reality. However, the journey was not so easy. While his peers and colleagues appreciated the thought, they were not ready to join in due to the financial constraint.

Yakub took to Facebook and Whatsapp, where he created groups to connect with his former students. He shared the idea with them and also mentioned his major financial constraints since it was a government school.

Soon, the help from his students started pouring in. Within a day, a total of INR 3.5 lakh was collected with old students transferring various amounts from all over. With moral support from his family members and monetary help from his former students, Yakub built the math lab in an unused room in the school and named it ‘Maths World’.

The lab has a 52-inch SmartTV screen where he showcases his YouTube channel where there are more than 400 math-related topics. The math lab also has a smart-board, created especially by a company called EyeRIS. The smart-board helps students learn and practice math problems easily.

Apart from the smartboard, there are various math models too, which students can touch and feel to get a better understanding of the concepts.

Yakub was conferred with the Best District teacher Award in 2016, Best State Teacher Award in 2018, and finally the National Teacher Award in 2020. He was one of the other 47 teachers who were recognized for their contribution to education in the country.

 

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7 Inspirational JRD Tata Quotes that will Motivate you to Chase your Dreams!

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The legacy of Tata is renowned and celebrated all across the country. The reason behind the Tata lineage is not just about their impeccable business skills, wealth, and global accomplishments. It also has a lot to do with their community-service approach for the people and the nation.

And of all the chairmen they have had, there is one man who has stood out for around 50 years, and that man is none other than- Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata. Born on July 29, 1904, JRD Tata was a French-born Indian business tycoon who brought a revolution in the aviation industry.

When the Tata Empire was under JRD Tata, he took the company from 14-company conglomerates to 50, and sales were increased from INR 280 crores to INR 15,000 crores.

Along with other industries, JRD Tata also strengthened the civil aviation industry. Air India was probably one of his greatest contributions. JRD Tata had a great eye for arts and science and always fought for underprivileged people. He was one of the greatest and highly celebrated industrialists, who were humble despite being one of the most successful businessmen of his time.

Here are 7 quotes by JRD Tata that will inspire you and fill you with motivation:

  1. Uncommon thinkers reuse what common thinkers refuse.
  2. Always aim at perfection for only then will you achieve excellence.
  3. Money is like manure. It stinks when you pile it and grows when you spread it.
  4. Quality is first engineered, only then it is inspected.
  5. I do not want India to be an economic superpower. I want India to be a happy country.
  6. When you work, work as if everything depends on you. When you pray, pray as if everything depends on God.
  7. Common people have an appetite for food, uncommon people have an appetite for service.

Feeling less-enthusiastic about your entrepreneurial dreams? Do not worry! We have motivational quotes from the leaders who built their empire from the scratch. So keep reading and keep chasing your dreams!

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Top 3 Ways for Entrepreneurs to Pitch an Idea to Investors with Total Confidence

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Pitching your idea to your potential investor seems incredibly nerve-wracking. It is like the feeling of giving a presentation in front of the entire class. The only difference between the two is that the former one is more challenging!

Do you wonder if your potential investor is interested enough? Will they like your idea? And most of all you wonder if this potential investor is going to fund your project or not?

According to the INC.com report, 42% of the startups fail due to lack of initial cash funding along with other reasons like legal challenges, poor marketing, lack of innovation, or disharmony within the team.

Then how can you ensure that you get investors for your startup business? By not doing mistakes that most of the entrepreneurs commit unknowingly and end up shutting down their business. Also, they practiced the best ways to approach their investors.

Here are top tips for pitching your great ideas or products to investors:

  1. Nail your Elevator Pitch

Your elevator pitch is a teaser of your startup business idea. These 30 seconds of elevator pitch should explain everything that someone would need to know when they meet you for the first time.

Your elevator speech should tell your investors everything if they have no background knowledge about your startup.

It should be crisp, direct, and clear. And simply describe your product or idea. It should cover the 3W`s- ‘What you do,’ ‘What problem you solve,’ and ‘Why you are different?’

After your pitch, make sure to connect with the person listening. Ask them questions and resolve their queries.

  1. Research about your Potential Investors

If you come prepared, the battle is half won! So before doing your pitch, do some research on who you will be presenting to.

You can search for the list of Angel Investors network that focuses on your region. Some of the investors may be a popular figure. So you can research well about them online. Study about their patterns, as some investors like to be involved in the company they are investing in. Others would rather be hands-off and would rather like to receive quarterly reports on profitability.

  1. Talk on Facts & Figures

Provide solid data reports when you are pitching your idea to a potential investor. Investors are always interested in what you have already accomplished. Also, how much profit they will make post-investment in your company.

The value of a startup is often built even before they have made profits. The numbers behind it are often driven by speculation of how good the company could perform shortly.

However, you must also be well-prepared to back up the numbers you provide to your investors. Investors would want to hear the reasoning behind your numbers.

Do not just give a random figure of new customers your company is acquiring every month. Say the exact number because it does not matter if you are attracting 20 or 20,000 customers. Your transparency and honesty are what matters the most!

Always remember that an investor is not just investing money into your company, they are giving it to you. And they are investing because they believe in you.  Hence, give them confidence by providing the real data.

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The Most Inspiring Journey of Mary Kom: Born to Beat Adversities!

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The world has two types of people- achievers and fighters. But only those who are filled with true passion and determination belong to this category. Mary Kom is both- the real champion of the society.

Mary Kom has not only been an inspiration for women across India but also around the world. She has made the country proud by winning six World Championships and an Olympic bronze.

Mary Kom`s real name is Mangte Chungneijang. She was born in Manipur in 1983. Her parents, Mangte Tonpa Kom and Mangte Akham Kom worked in jhum fields. Coming from a very humble background, Mary had to undergo a lot of hardships and inconveniences and created a name for herself in the world of boxing.

Just like other girls in the village, Mary Kom also worked in fields to help her parents. Along with working in the fields, she also took care of her younger siblings. During her school days, she showed intense interest in athletics along with many other sports like football, and hockey. She took up sports to aid her family with financial support. However, she never showed any interest in boxing.

Mary Kom`s father was a former wrestler player at his young age. But he never wanted his daughters to pursue the same. However, destiny has its plan. It was the success of Dingko Singh that inspired her to become a professional boxer player.

Instead of looking for excuses and blame her financial condition, Mary Kom decided early on that she would build her strength. In 2000, Mary Kom began her boxing training under the coach K. Kosana Meitei in Imphal.

The journey to becoming a professional boxer player was not easy. As Mary`s father was not in the favor of her stepping inside the ring, she had to hide her interest in boxing from her family. Her father shouted at her when a photo of her winning the state boxing championship was printed in the newspaper.

Mary Kom made her first debut at the Women World Boxing Championship at the age of 18. After just one year of starting to learn boxing, she won a silver medal in the 46 kg weight category.  Later on, she won a gold medal at the second Association International de Boxe Amateur (AIBA) World Women`s Senior Boxing Championship that was held at Antalya, Turkey.

Mary Kom, a mother of twin sons, has won six world records. She wasn`t born in an affluent sportsperson’s family, hence did not have the privilege of training with the best at the early stages of her career.

Post her marriage in 2005, Mary Kom became the mother of twin sons in 2007. She took a short break until the birth of her kids, but started training again and achieved success in the following year. Married to Karung Onkholer, Mary Kom won much recognition in her career:

  1. Arjuna Award (Boxing) in 2003
  2. Challenger for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award in 2007
  3. People of the Year in 2007 as Limca Book of Records
  4. ‘Magnificent Mary’, AIBA in 2008
  5. Reliance Industries & CNN-IBN Real Heroes Award in 2008
  6. Pepsi MTV Youth Icon in 2008
  7. Ambassador of International Boxing Association in Women’s Boxing in 2009
  8. Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award in 2009
  9. Sahara Sports Award in 2010
  10. Decorated as Padma Shri in 2006 for sports
  11. Decorated as Padma Bhushan in 2013 for wonderful achievement in sports.

“Unbreakable”, an autobiography of Mary Kom was released in 2013 by Harper Collins. Mary Kom, a headstrong girl, did not give up on her dream and followed it passionately. She is an inspiration to women who dare to dream big!

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7 Motivational Quotes by Infosys co-founder Narayan Murthy to give your Entrepreneurial dreams wings!

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N.R Narayana Murthy is none other than the co-founder and the former chairman of Indian tech giant Infosys, which is often described as the “father of the Indian IT sector”. When it comes to business, tech, and entrepreneurship, Mr. Narayana Murthy is considered as one of India`s pioneers.

Infosys Technologies Ltd. was the first Indian company to be listed on an American stock exchange. After earning a bachelor`s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Mysore in 1967, he completed his Master`s degree from IIT-Kanpur in 1969.

During the 1970s, Murthy worked upon multiple projects in Paris, where he also helped design an operating system for handling air cargo at Charles de Gaulle Airport.

After some time, he returned to India and worked in Pune. But eventually, he decided to launch his own company and co-founded Infosys with six fellow professionals in 1981.

Talking about the startup culture in India, he says, “Startups are about entrepreneurs coming up with an idea whose proposition is very different from any existing idea in the market. Startups are about a set of people whose collective experience can test an idea’s market fit and scale it up.”

Here are some of the most inspiring quotes from N.R Narayana Murthy, to fuel your entrepreneurial dreams:

  1. Progress is often equal to the difference between mind and mindset.
  2. Love your job, but never fall in love with your Company.
  3. Performance leads to recognition. Recognition brings respect. Respect enhances power. Humility and grace in one’s moments of power enhance the dignity of an organization.
  4. Our assets walk out of the door each evening. We have to make sure that they come back the next morning.
  5. You become a star, not because of your title; you become a star because you are adding star value to the company.
  6. Respect, recognition, and reward flow out of the performance.
  7. The real power of money is the power to give it away.
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5 Inspiring Indra Nooyi Quotes to Remind Everyone that no dream is too big!

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If ‘breaking the glass ceiling’ is what defines the unconventional success, then Indra Nooyi fits it to a T. The former Chairman and CEO of PepsiCo, Indra Nooyi is one of the fewest Indian women to reach the top of the ladder of success.

A self-proclaimed nerd, Nooyi was born into a conservative family of Madras, which is now known as Chennai. To continue her studies, she went to Yale University on scholarship. She excelled in academics and worked as a receptionist from dusk to dawn to fund her educational expenses.

With her hard earnings, she purchased the first business suit that she would wear for the job interviews.  However, she got rejected because of her ill-fitted pants. She was disappointed until one of her professors advised her to wear clothes in which she feels comfortable.

For the next interview, she wore a saree and got selected at Boston Consulting Group. She became a global headline when she joined PepsiCo. During her 12 years tenure in PepsiCo, she boosted the company`s revenue while expanding its offerings to include healthier foods.

Because of her passion, persistence, and perseverance, Indira not only became the CEO of one of the largest companies in the world but also represented the most powerful businesswoman in the world.

Here are 5 inspiring quotes by Indira Nooyi that will give you a glimpse of what it takes to achieve success:

  1. I grew up with a mother who said, ‘I’ll arrange a marriage for you at 18,’ but she also said that we could achieve anything we put our minds to and encourage us to dream of becoming prime minister or president.
  2. At the end of the day, don’t forget that you’re a person, don’t forget you’re a mother, don’t forget you’re a wife, don’t forget you’re a daughter. Because in the end, no matter how much money you make & how much success you create, what you are left with is family, friends & faith.
  3. You can`t deliver value unless you anchor the company`s values. Values make an unsinkable ship. Code of conduct goes beyond legal compliance and every employee needs to be well versed with it.
  4. I am a mother first, then a CEO, and then a wife.
  5. Leadership is hard to define and good leadership even harder. But if you can get people to follow you to the ends of the earth, you are a great leader.

Women can achieve anything if they want. All it needs a true determination, a strong value system, and a belief in their dreams.

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10 Inspiring Steve Jobs Quotes that will Dramatically Shift your Mindset!

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Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish- Steve Jobs

A perfectionist, a visionary, an inventor, and perhaps a genius; everyone knows Steve Jobs. If not all about him, at least they know of his existence. Or, about the innovative range of products he created and changed the world of technology.

Steve Paul Jobs was the co-founder and the former chairman and CEO of Apple- a world leader in its sector. Long before he died in 2011, Jobs became a household name. Known for his charisma and strong leadership qualities, perhaps even he never imagined the global impact he had made by being a powerful entrepreneur in the world of computers.

So whether you find him polarizing or like a saint, Apple`s late co-founder, Steve Jobs was certainly an inspiration for the young entrepreneurs. With his passion and creativity combined, he touched many lives.

His legacy still lives on through his company- Apple Inc. However, his powerful presence can be felt all around the world through his motivational thoughts and revolutionary ideas.

Here are 10 Steve Jobs quotes that will inspire you to follow your dreams, despite the thousands of setbacks:

  1. “The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do.”
  2. “Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart.”
  3. “Getting fired from Apple was the best thing that could have ever happened to me. The heaviness of being successful was replaced by the lightness of being a beginner again. It freed me to enter one of the most creative periods of my life.”
  4. “It’s really hard to design products by focus groups. A lot of times, people don’t know what they want until you show it to them.”
  5. “I’m as proud of many of the things we haven’t done as the things we have done. Innovation is saying no to a thousand things.”
  6. “Quality is more important than quantity. One home run is much better than two doubles.”
  7. “Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren’t used to an environment where excellence is expected.”
  8. “Sometimes when you innovate, you make mistakes. It is best to admit quickly and move on with improving your other innovations.”
  9. “That’s been one of my mantras—focus and simplicity. Simple can be harder than complex; you have to work hard to get your thinking clean to make it simple.”
  10. “I’m convinced that about half of what separates successful entrepreneurs from the non-successful ones is pure perseverance.”

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11 Business Lessons every Entrepreneur should learn from Late Dhirubhai Ambani!

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Known for his futuristic vision and ideas powerful enough to bring the entrepreneurial revolution in the business world, Dhirubhai Ambani is a famous household name in India. The late founder of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) has been an inspiration for the youth.

Dhirubhai Ambani`s larger-than-life ideas made India a force to reckon with. His innovative ideas were not only meant to expand his business but also consisted of an excellent opportunity for the nation to grow.

Hailing from a small village in Gujarat, Dhirubhai Ambani dared to follow his dreams. He started his journey with only Re 1. Later, he became one of the biggest business tycoons of modern India. He created enormous capital not just for him, but for all the thousands of shareholders. He has always been credited for unlocking the Initial Public Offering (IPO) culture in India.

Here are 10 powerful business quotes of Dhirubhai Ambani to inspire every entrepreneur in India who dares to dream big:

  1. Only when you dream it you can do it.
  2. You do not require an invitation to make profits.
  3. Pursue your goals even in the face of difficulties, and convert adversities into opportunities.
  4. If you don’t build your dream, someone else will hire you to help them build theirs.
  5. Think big, think fast, think ahead. Ideas are no one’s monopoly.
  6. Our dreams have to be bigger. Our ambitions higher. Our commitment is deeper. And our efforts greater.
  7. Meeting the deadlines is not good enough, beating the deadlines is my expectation.
  8. Challenge negative forces with hope, self-confidence, and conviction. I believe that ambition and initiative will ultimately triumph.
  9. Between my past, the present, and the future, there is one common factor: Relationship and Trust. This is the foundation of our growth.
  10. If you work with determination and with perfection, success will follow.

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