My Big Plunge, a platform for start-up stories and Indian ventures

India is in the cusp of a start-up and entrepreneurial revolution. My Big Plunge, an online platform is capturing the start-up stories and sharing it with the world.

Indian ventures are becoming the talk of the town as globally India is coming to be known as the next Silicon Valley where entrepreneurs are disrupting the environment with great new solutions. However, it is always intimidation to leave a secure job and starting your own venture.

Here are a few things that you have to remember when you take the plunge to start something of your own. We all know that starting your own venture is not an easy task. The outcome is always uncertain. This can be a cause for anxiety for many people. However, you have to remember that entrepreneurship is not a one-day job. It is your passion and you have chosen to start this on your own and is your own brain-child. It is a very wonderful opportunity. So when the times are difficult and things don’t seem to be going as smoothly as you expected, you have to still hang in there and fight through the tough times and in the end it will definitely pay off.

Also, being a young entrepreneur is tough. What is more difficult is the task of persuading your loved ones mainly parents that you want to do something on your own. Remember, you have to be confident about your idea and if you feel it is adding a value to the market then you have to be sure about it and be ready to convince anyone who feels otherwise.

Also, friends are a great strength for an entrepreneur. Not only can they be morally supportive but friends can also provide good and practical advice. Also, indian entrepreneurship gives you the opportunity to make friends, so make friends along the way.