Wednesday, January 21, 2009

ETPI: Where ideas meet funds

By M H Ahssan

Recession and pink slips usually spell gloom. But they can spell opportunity for the enterprising. The innovative dream of paving new paths in really difficult circumstance, often turn out be new, killer ideas. Because the solution comes after really experiencing the pain. Still, time and again, lack of funds become huge roadblocks, snuffing out these ideas.

Here’s something that can make the difficult search for funds much easier, and make a hundred wonderful ideas take birth. There is help at hand for entrepreneurial young Indian. The Economic Times, has initiated a new platform, “The Power of Ideas’’, for those with entrepreneurial dreams.

Those with ideas that can change the way we live and think, can get real help in realizing their dream business. Open to all Indians aged 18 years and above (on February 20, 2009), the ETPI is the biggest platform for ideas to find funding and guidance.

A group of angel investors, Indian Angel Network, is partnering the ET on this project and will guide aspiring businesspersons on the roadmap for moving ahead. ETPI invites all ^ homemaker, professional, businessperson, student or teacher ^ with just an idea that can enrich the nation.

With just an idea, a business plan, fund-seekers can meet a jury who will filter genuine interest. Running start-ups are also invited. All that the jury wants is basic information in a business summary format. No detailed business plan is required right away.

All that is needed is one great idea. The interested should get in touch with The Economic Times. And, who knows, we could be writing about you one day.

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