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iNM Magazine Volume 7 | August 2015 Cover Story Food for thought before Starting on your Own · A business idea should be well differentiated, scalable and solve an actual/perceived problem. · Don't just have a co-founder because he/she is your friend. e Co-Founders should make a good team and have complementary abilities. Also, have a CoFounder's agreement to avoid any conflicts in future. · Entrepreneurship in not easy money. · It is advisable to keep your family in the loop and convince them about your entrepreneurial aspirations. Lack of support from the family acts as a major demotivation during tough phases. · Do not worry about failures. Always remember failure of a venture is not the death of an Entrepreneur. ere are several entrepreneurs who succeeded after their initial attempts failed. · It is highly beneficial if you actively involve yourself in the start-up community. ere are several platforms for you to do so such as Tie, Nasscom, Meet-ups, Start Up Saturday, Startup Leadership Program etc. is helps in staying updated with entrepreneurial ecosystem, generate fresh ideas, exchange thoughts with likeminded people, avoid mistakes and network. · Our biggest hurdle was the cancellation of one of major event due to multiple reasons. It was big test of our abilities to persevere when the going gets tough. What keeps us Motivated?? · Our Passion for Sports · Our achievement of being able overcome initial hurdles · Unconditional Love and Support from people who participate in our events/initiatives · High Growth Rate of Sports Sector in India · Our dream of making India a World Class Sporting Nation. “Our dream of making India a world class sporting nation” 18