Comments on: Proto…gets off to a solid start with its first edition http://www.webyantra.net/2007/01/23/protogets-off-to-a-solid-start-with-its-first-edition/ Ground Zero for Indian Web 2.0 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 02:30:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Prabhat Kiran http://www.webyantra.net/2007/01/23/protogets-off-to-a-solid-start-with-its-first-edition/#comment-56019 Prabhat Kiran Sun, 20 May 2007 14:54:14 +0000 http://www.webyantra.net/2007/01/23/protogets-off-to-a-solid-start-with-its-first-edition/#comment-56019 Once launched, proto.in will be a major linking bridge between venture capitalists and venture seekers. Once launched, proto.in will be a major linking bridge between venture capitalists and venture seekers.

]]> By: Pranav http://www.webyantra.net/2007/01/23/protogets-off-to-a-solid-start-with-its-first-edition/#comment-26069 Pranav Wed, 31 Jan 2007 02:03:14 +0000 http://www.webyantra.net/2007/01/23/protogets-off-to-a-solid-start-with-its-first-edition/#comment-26069 Atul, Amit, Do not misinterpret my comment - I have no intention whatsoever to undermine / criticize the effort put in by all the organizers. It's a huge and great step forward for the Indian startup scene. I was just trying to understand the reason behind the decision. And your comments answered whatever questions I had. I only wish, I could have attended in person and met the equally enthusiastic people at the event. -pranav. Atul, Amit,

Do not misinterpret my comment - I have no intention whatsoever to undermine / criticize the effort put in by all the organizers. It’s a huge and great step forward for the Indian startup scene. I was just trying to understand the reason behind the decision. And your comments answered whatever questions I had.

I only wish, I could have attended in person and met the equally enthusiastic people at the event.

-pranav.

]]> By: Vijay http://www.webyantra.net/2007/01/23/protogets-off-to-a-solid-start-with-its-first-edition/#comment-25516 Vijay Sun, 28 Jan 2007 07:07:00 +0000 http://www.webyantra.net/2007/01/23/protogets-off-to-a-solid-start-with-its-first-edition/#comment-25516 Atul, Point well taken. Vijay Atul,

Point well taken.

Vijay

]]> By: Atul Chitnis http://www.webyantra.net/2007/01/23/protogets-off-to-a-solid-start-with-its-first-edition/#comment-25497 Atul Chitnis Sun, 28 Jan 2007 05:31:12 +0000 http://www.webyantra.net/2007/01/23/protogets-off-to-a-solid-start-with-its-first-edition/#comment-25497 I agree with the decision not to reveal the names of the companies before the event, but I see this from a different perspective: This event saw a lot of investment of time (by the organizers, to arrange the event as well as shortlist the companies) and money (by sponsors, investors, etc.). If the names had been announced before the event, many of these companies, now having been found "interesting", would have been contacted by people before the event. There would have been the danger of deals being struck before the event, even causing some selectees to withdraw, completely undermining the event, and robbing VCs/investors from getting a fair shot at these companies. In fact, having already decided on which companies to contact, some VCs/investors could have chosen not to come as well, denying exposure to other delected companies. From the even success perspective, the decision not to pre-announce the selected companies was completely correct and I would encourage this to be done in the future as well. However, the profiles of the companies *should* be put up on the site as HTML pages now that the event is over. I agree with the decision not to reveal the names of the companies before the event, but I see this from a different perspective:

This event saw a lot of investment of time (by the organizers, to arrange the event as well as shortlist the companies) and money (by sponsors, investors, etc.). If the names had been announced before the event, many of these companies, now having been found “interesting”, would have been contacted by people before the event. There would have been the danger of deals being struck before the event, even causing some selectees to withdraw, completely undermining the event, and robbing VCs/investors from getting a fair shot at these companies. In fact, having already decided on which companies to contact, some VCs/investors could have chosen not to come as well, denying exposure to other delected companies.

From the even success perspective, the decision not to pre-announce the selected companies was completely correct and I would encourage this to be done in the future as well.

However, the profiles of the companies *should* be put up on the site as HTML pages now that the event is over.

]]> By: Tarun http://www.webyantra.net/2007/01/23/protogets-off-to-a-solid-start-with-its-first-edition/#comment-25293 Tarun Sat, 27 Jan 2007 08:03:55 +0000 http://www.webyantra.net/2007/01/23/protogets-off-to-a-solid-start-with-its-first-edition/#comment-25293 First of all Kudos to the team who organized such a great event and all the people who have provided us excellent coverage on this through blogs. Special thanks to Amit for his valuable thoughts. I agree with a lot of people here that it would not have harmed releasing the list of participants and a small profile. However what they were actually presenting can be concealed and that will create the required buzz & interest to get media, VC and other people to the event. But as Amit said, event like this will grow with time and i am sure will provide an excellent platform to start ups Cheers Tarun First of all Kudos to the team who organized such a great event and all the people who have provided us excellent coverage on this through blogs. Special thanks to Amit for his valuable thoughts.

I agree with a lot of people here that it would not have harmed releasing the list of participants and a small profile. However what they were actually presenting can be concealed and that will create the required buzz & interest to get media, VC and other people to the event.

But as Amit said, event like this will grow with time and i am sure will provide an excellent platform to start ups

Cheers
Tarun

]]> By: Rajiv http://www.webyantra.net/2007/01/23/protogets-off-to-a-solid-start-with-its-first-edition/#comment-25120 Rajiv Fri, 26 Jan 2007 17:58:47 +0000 http://www.webyantra.net/2007/01/23/protogets-off-to-a-solid-start-with-its-first-edition/#comment-25120 Hi Amit, Although I was not a part of it, from whatever I have heard, it was a stupendous success, funding or no funding. You are right funding is not the point. The point is visibility. Being a entrepreneur myself, i understand how difficult that is. :). And Proto was a great way. Kudos to the team who organized it. Great show! Eagerly awaiting the next one. -Rajiv. Hi Amit,

Although I was not a part of it, from whatever I have heard, it was a stupendous success, funding or no funding. You are right funding is not the point. The point is visibility. Being a entrepreneur myself, i understand how difficult that is. :). And Proto was a great way. Kudos to the team who organized it. Great show!

Eagerly awaiting the next one.

-Rajiv.

]]> By: Nikhil http://www.webyantra.net/2007/01/23/protogets-off-to-a-solid-start-with-its-first-edition/#comment-25021 Nikhil Fri, 26 Jan 2007 03:00:24 +0000 http://www.webyantra.net/2007/01/23/protogets-off-to-a-solid-start-with-its-first-edition/#comment-25021 Great initiative Amit. Would have liked to cover it, but it was a crazy week. The thing with such events is that you start something and learn and build upon it year after year. I'm sure this isn't the last. Great initiative Amit. Would have liked to cover it, but it was a crazy week. The thing with such events is that you start something and learn and build upon it year after year. I’m sure this isn’t the last.

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