BarCamp Unconference in Delhi presented ways for India to develop the next Google within 5 years. The presenter argued the key is to discover unsolved user problems, build prototypes to solve them, and validate solutions with target users. Once validated locally, startups should fix issues, expand user base, and then go global. The presenter, representing an experienced enterprise, offered free advice and potential support to help early-stage startups discover problems and create new products to position India for future innovation.

1. A simple answer to a difficult question ! BarCamp Unconference, Delhi Presented by : Sanjay Sahani Date : 09-Dec-2006

2. Background… John Doerr at TiE conference, Delhi, March-2006 The next Google will be from India within next 5 years… The difficult question is What does it take to be there ? Current State of the Industry Is there evidence supporting this… Somewhat… Are we ready … Probably… Part of the answer is in the following x slides…

3. What we are… Solution Providers…

4. What we ought to be… Discoverer’s of user problems…

5. The Answer… Discover an unsolved / partially solved user problem. Build a prototype / solution. Get it validated by a target user, who is within easy reach. Geographically Open to experimentation Fix the holes in the solution, find a larger user base. Go global.

6. Impetus We are a first-generation enterprise With our roots in product development. Have a vision to continue to create exciting new products. Willing to share experience & learnings with young startups. Advice is free… If you need support beyond advice, will see if we can help within our limited means…

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