Jul 31, 2017 k vaitheeswaran, author of failing to succeed. Vaitheeswaran, here for the launch of his book failing to succeed the story of indias first ecommerce company, was replying to a query on market pundits being skeptical about survival of. If you think that good guys finish last, you should pick up k vaitheeswarans new book, failing to succeed, the story of indias first ecommerce. A risky, but innovative venture, vaitheeswarans team notched up many firsts in the ecommerce ecosystem globally. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover vaitheeswarans connections and jobs at similar companies. Vaitheeswaran koil info,temple timing,photos,history,puja. Absolute must read for any contemporary entrepreneur i have recently finished reading failing to succeed by k vaitheeswaran. Vaithee is an old colleague from wipro and we transacted a lot during our tenure there. Vaitheeswaran bares his heart open on his roller coaster ride in co founding indias original start up and how he was flung off the coaster even as he held tight. Vaitheeswaran carried forward the online venture under a new name.
Now, at a time when the sector is maturing, with firms and their investors looking for profitability, vaitheeswaran, through his book failing to succeed, shares his experiences of starting up. K vaitheeswaran, cofounder of indias first ecommerce. The indian startup ecosystem is like the caste system. In 1999,when hardly anyone in india transacted on the internet,k. If you think that good guys finish last, you should pick up k vaitheeswarans new book, failing to succeed, the story of indias first ecommerce company. Vaitheeswaran does not mince words and certainly does not pull punches while talking about his personal journey and that of indiaplaza through its many highs and several downs. Shiva is worshipped as vaidyanathar or vaitheeswaran meaning the god of healing and it is believed that prayers to vaitheeswaran can cure diseases. Sad but insightful look into the mind of a pioneering startup. In less than three months, failing to succeed the story of indias first ecommerce company has been listed in the memorable books of 2017 by. In his upcoming book failing to succeed, vaitheeswaran cautions entrepreneurs about the dark side of starting up. Jul 20, 2017 now, at a time when the sector is maturing, with firms and their investors looking for profitability, vaitheeswaran, through his book failing to succeed, shares his experiences of starting up.
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A place where authors, book lovers, illustrators, editors, publishers and all those who are part of this evolving and exciting world of books, irrespective of language, can meet, initiate and continue dialogues and debates. Vaitheeswaran is an awardwinning correspondent for the economist. Jul 21, 2017 four years later, vaitheeswaran has penned down his journey of being a failed entrepreneur with his book failing to succeed. Vaitheeswaran cofounded indias first ecommerce company. The story of indias first ecommerce company book online at. Enjoy free shipping, cash on delivery and extra offers on eligible purchases. Jul 14, 2017 read failing to succeed by vaitheeswaran in just two sittings. How indiaplazas k vaitheeswaran turned the tables on failure old book, new cover.
The delicious and nutritious dairy based beverages. Of late, its been taking me longer to read a book than i originally plan, thanks to the pulls and pressures of my day job. It is famous for the shiva temple in honor of vaidyanatheeswarar, the healer of all diseases and his consort thaiyalnayaki. He is a serial entrepreneur and an internet industry veteran who pioneered the ecommerce industry in india when he cofounded indias first pureplay online retail company. A powerful narration, failing to succeed is eventually about finding ways to move forward and succeed despite failures. Yet, years later, when ecommerce was exploding in indiadespite enjoying firstmover advantageindiaplaza shut down. He is currently the magazines china business editor. In anguish, vaitheeswaran, the failed entrepreneur, decided to turn coroner and perform an autopsy of his dead company. Vaitheeswaran, indias first ecommerce entrepreneur.
It examines aspects of taxation through significant economic presence, virtual permanent establishment and its bearing on. The book related a lot to me personally for several reasons. Vaitheeswaran is an internet entrepreneur and author of the just released book, failing to succeed. View vaitheeswaran ks profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. K vaitheeswaran on why a startup is the second important thing in life. K vaitheeswaran is the author of the bestselling book failing to succeed the story of indias first ecommerce company bitlyftsaz and is widely hailed as the father of ecommerce in india. It is one of the nine navagraha temples associated with the planet mars angaraka. For the first time ever, vaitheeswaran reveals that it was indeed something elsea set of.
Vaitheeswaran tells the tale of the rise and fall of indiaplaza, indias first. Apr 20, 2019 if you think that good guys finish last, you should pick up k vaitheeswarans new book, failing to succeed, the story of indias first ecommerce company. It is a mustread for aspiring entrepreneurs, investors, industry professionals or business school students and anyone interested in indias startup ecosystem. For those readers who own kindle ebook reader, we have a direct link to get the ebook version of failing to succeed by k. The theme for the session is failing and succeeding. India ecommerce companies will never make a profit. K vaitheeswaran nasscom product conclave, bengaluru 2019. Four years later, vaitheeswaran has penned down his journey of being a failed entrepreneur with his book failing to succeed. Vaitheeswaran s failing to succeed is a fascinating ringmasters view of its start at the cusp of the internet revolution, its journey through two boomandbust cycles and a tragic endgame. At a time when almost no one in india engaged in online transactions, k. This book is his corporate postmortem report, a rare publication.
Read failing to succeed by vaitheeswaran in just two sittings. Author of bestselling book failing to succeed the story of indias first e. While the business could have become profitable, vaitheeswaran had to shut down in 20 due to a number of reasons that are outlined in his book, failing to succeed. While all entrepreneurs want to succeed, reality is most startups will fail. Dealing with and learning from failures and why failing is very important is an important thing to be aware of. Vaitheeswaran koil info,temple timing,photos,history. Vaitheeswaran kovil or pullirukkuvelur is a hindu temple dedicated to the shiva, located in the indian state of tamil nadu. Vaitheeswaran pdf ebook, you have to use the direct link to download pdf provided below. Failing to succeed is not a guide book to succeed, it gives an insight into the entrepreneurship and startup.
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As a fellow author, i could not help but appreciate the incredible boom in this firsttime authors voice. Vaitheeswaran is the author of failing to succeed 4. Failing to succeed is not a guide book to succeed, it gives an insight into the. Failing fast is different from changing product strategy. How the new rules of innovation can transform businesses, propel nations to greatness, and tame the worlds most wicked problems 304 by vijay v. Failing to succeed by k vaitheeswaran an ecommerce pioneer writes an honest book about his career books updated. Vaitheeswaran kovil is a holy place near mayiladuthurai in nagapattinam district. Sep 29, 2017 in less than three months, failing to succeed the story of indias first ecommerce company has been listed in the memorable books of 2017 by. Enjoy free shipping, cash on delivery and extra offers on. Startup ecosystem akin to caste order, says vaitheeswaran. The first black swan event was the financial crisis of 2008 which spooked indiaplazas backers.
Indiaplazafabmart came into existence in 1999 as an online retailer when there was hardly any competition in online retail to give them a fight. More i cofounded fabmart, am a tedx speaker, entrepreneur, and author of failing to succeed the story of indias first ecommerce company. Failing to succeed is an important book that chronicles the story of indias first ecommerce company. K vaitheeswaran, cofounder of indias first ecommerce company, answering all your questions. Vaitheeswaran koil or pullirukkuvelur is a hindu temple dedicated to the god shiva located in tamil nadu, india. Shiva is worshipped as vaitheeswaran or the god of healing and it is believed that prayers to vaitheeswaran can cure diseases.
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