Aravindh Ravichandran (AVR)
@ardh.bsky.social
🏹 Turning Startups into Scaleups
💼 Strategy | Brand Positioning | Startup Case Studies
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💼 Strategy | Brand Positioning | Startup Case Studies
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Why Building an Ecosystem is Essential for Startup Success
October 27, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Why Building an Ecosystem is Essential for Startup Success
Why Zoho's Arattai Can't Easily Challenge WhatsApp's Market Dominance
October 26, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Why Zoho's Arattai Can't Easily Challenge WhatsApp's Market Dominance
AI: A Skill Set, Not a Job Replacement
October 25, 2025 at 4:40 PM
AI: A Skill Set, Not a Job Replacement
Entrepreneurship vs. Business: Understanding the Real Difference.
October 24, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Entrepreneurship vs. Business: Understanding the Real Difference.
We discuss the importance of status pages for SaaS tools during service disruptions, highlighting how platforms like Instatus and Atlassian help communicate system health and operational status to users during outages.
October 20, 2025 at 1:26 PM
We discuss the importance of status pages for SaaS tools during service disruptions, highlighting how platforms like Instatus and Atlassian help communicate system health and operational status to users during outages.
Enable Rook Links Profile Verification Tick!
October 19, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Enable Rook Links Profile Verification Tick!
Rook Links : Monetization Strategies for SaaS Startups: Building Profitable Payment Models!
October 18, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Rook Links : Monetization Strategies for SaaS Startups: Building Profitable Payment Models!
Day 2 of Documenting What is happening with Rook Links!
Implementing Paddle For Monetisation.
Implementing Paddle For Monetisation.
October 17, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Day 2 of Documenting What is happening with Rook Links!
Implementing Paddle For Monetisation.
Implementing Paddle For Monetisation.
@AravSrinivas Best Software Testing Agent for Vibe Coders and Startup’s Devs!
October 16, 2025 at 6:27 PM
@AravSrinivas Best Software Testing Agent for Vibe Coders and Startup’s Devs!
Ever feel stuck at the ₹1 crore revenue ceiling while headlines scream about unicorns doing ₹15,000 crore or more?
What's their secret? 🤷
They build scalable systems.
Leaders empower, not micro-manage.
They choose TAMs.
You can’t build a ₹1,000 Cr in a ₹5 Cr market.
What's their secret? 🤷
They build scalable systems.
Leaders empower, not micro-manage.
They choose TAMs.
You can’t build a ₹1,000 Cr in a ₹5 Cr market.
October 7, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Ever feel stuck at the ₹1 crore revenue ceiling while headlines scream about unicorns doing ₹15,000 crore or more?
What's their secret? 🤷
They build scalable systems.
Leaders empower, not micro-manage.
They choose TAMs.
You can’t build a ₹1,000 Cr in a ₹5 Cr market.
What's their secret? 🤷
They build scalable systems.
Leaders empower, not micro-manage.
They choose TAMs.
You can’t build a ₹1,000 Cr in a ₹5 Cr market.
The Harsh Truth About Building Startups: Solving Real Problems!
In this video, we talk about the harsh truth of building startups - most products fail because they don’t solve a real problem.
We solve it via Rook!
In this video, we talk about the harsh truth of building startups - most products fail because they don’t solve a real problem.
We solve it via Rook!
September 27, 2025 at 3:14 PM
The Harsh Truth About Building Startups: Solving Real Problems!
In this video, we talk about the harsh truth of building startups - most products fail because they don’t solve a real problem.
We solve it via Rook!
In this video, we talk about the harsh truth of building startups - most products fail because they don’t solve a real problem.
We solve it via Rook!
> Sridhar Vembu just made a bold claim: Zoho is the only company in the world that can truly challenge Microsoft in the breadth and depth of its product suite.
> Backed by 20+ years of building (through ManageEngine and Zoho), the company is now doubling R&D in AI, Cloud etc!
> Backed by 20+ years of building (through ManageEngine and Zoho), the company is now doubling R&D in AI, Cloud etc!
September 27, 2025 at 12:22 PM
> Sridhar Vembu just made a bold claim: Zoho is the only company in the world that can truly challenge Microsoft in the breadth and depth of its product suite.
> Backed by 20+ years of building (through ManageEngine and Zoho), the company is now doubling R&D in AI, Cloud etc!
> Backed by 20+ years of building (through ManageEngine and Zoho), the company is now doubling R&D in AI, Cloud etc!
🚀 Y Combinator rewrites the startup playbook– no more forced dropouts.
🎓 Graduate first, build later: Students can now secure YC funding and defer until after finishing school.
🔑 New “Early Decision” track: Apply while in college, join YC post-graduation.
September 25, 2025 at 8:25 AM
🚀 Y Combinator rewrites the startup playbook– no more forced dropouts.
🎓 Graduate first, build later: Students can now secure YC funding and defer until after finishing school.
🔑 New “Early Decision” track: Apply while in college, join YC post-graduation.
WhatsApp has introduced a real-time message translation feature, enabling its 3 billion users in 180 countries to translate messages directly within chats by long-pressing and choosing the "Translate" option.
September 24, 2025 at 12:04 PM
WhatsApp has introduced a real-time message translation feature, enabling its 3 billion users in 180 countries to translate messages directly within chats by long-pressing and choosing the "Translate" option.
BlackBuck, Rs 10,900 Crore Startu, Exits Bengaluru Over Potholes.
AP Minister Steps In, Proposes Relocation to Vizag!
AP Minister Steps In, Proposes Relocation to Vizag!
September 23, 2025 at 9:02 AM
BlackBuck, Rs 10,900 Crore Startu, Exits Bengaluru Over Potholes.
AP Minister Steps In, Proposes Relocation to Vizag!
AP Minister Steps In, Proposes Relocation to Vizag!
Bill Gates' daughter, Phoebe Gates, along with Sophia Kianni, has successfully raised $8 million in a seed funding round for their startup, Phia.
September 22, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Bill Gates' daughter, Phoebe Gates, along with Sophia Kianni, has successfully raised $8 million in a seed funding round for their startup, Phia.
Sometimes moving forward is taking a step backward.
This isn’t just about embracing change! 🏹
It’s about having the courage to pause, reflect, and rethink your next move.
Do you accept?
Drop your thoughts in the comments. 👇
This isn’t just about embracing change! 🏹
It’s about having the courage to pause, reflect, and rethink your next move.
Do you accept?
Drop your thoughts in the comments. 👇
September 22, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Sometimes moving forward is taking a step backward.
This isn’t just about embracing change! 🏹
It’s about having the courage to pause, reflect, and rethink your next move.
Do you accept?
Drop your thoughts in the comments. 👇
This isn’t just about embracing change! 🏹
It’s about having the courage to pause, reflect, and rethink your next move.
Do you accept?
Drop your thoughts in the comments. 👇
Apple just dropped iOS 26 and macOS Tahoe, with the bold but divisive Liquid Glass design lighting up every screen.
While Apple promised elegance and seamless transitions, users are already complaining about eye strain, dizziness, and blurry icons, especially in dark mode!
While Apple promised elegance and seamless transitions, users are already complaining about eye strain, dizziness, and blurry icons, especially in dark mode!
September 22, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Apple just dropped iOS 26 and macOS Tahoe, with the bold but divisive Liquid Glass design lighting up every screen.
While Apple promised elegance and seamless transitions, users are already complaining about eye strain, dizziness, and blurry icons, especially in dark mode!
While Apple promised elegance and seamless transitions, users are already complaining about eye strain, dizziness, and blurry icons, especially in dark mode!
Recently, I watched two films: 🎥
> Mahavatar Narasimha & Kannappa
Mahavatar Narasimha succeeded because it resonated with the audience and delivered powerful storytelling, even on a lean budget. Kannappa, despite having every advantage on paper, couldn’t move people. 🪷🛕
September 21, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Recently, I watched two films: 🎥
> Mahavatar Narasimha & Kannappa
Mahavatar Narasimha succeeded because it resonated with the audience and delivered powerful storytelling, even on a lean budget. Kannappa, despite having every advantage on paper, couldn’t move people. 🪷🛕
Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu just called on Indian IT pros in the US: If a $100,000 H-1B visa fee makes you feel trapped, don’t live in fear, come home and rebuild stronger. He reminded us that, like Sindhi families during Partition!
September 21, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu just called on Indian IT pros in the US: If a $100,000 H-1B visa fee makes you feel trapped, don’t live in fear, come home and rebuild stronger. He reminded us that, like Sindhi families during Partition!
“Extinction isn’t just ancient history. Even giants can vanish- just ask Microsoft CEO.”
Satya Nadella just sounded the alarm for every leader, founder, and dreamer: Adapt or become irrelevant. In a candid town hall, he compared Microsoft’s fate to Digital Equipment Corporation.
Satya Nadella just sounded the alarm for every leader, founder, and dreamer: Adapt or become irrelevant. In a candid town hall, he compared Microsoft’s fate to Digital Equipment Corporation.
September 21, 2025 at 3:47 AM
“Extinction isn’t just ancient history. Even giants can vanish- just ask Microsoft CEO.”
Satya Nadella just sounded the alarm for every leader, founder, and dreamer: Adapt or become irrelevant. In a candid town hall, he compared Microsoft’s fate to Digital Equipment Corporation.
Satya Nadella just sounded the alarm for every leader, founder, and dreamer: Adapt or become irrelevant. In a candid town hall, he compared Microsoft’s fate to Digital Equipment Corporation.
Zuckerberg stated that he would prefer to 'misallocate' billions rather than fall behind in the AI competition.
September 20, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Zuckerberg stated that he would prefer to 'misallocate' billions rather than fall behind in the AI competition.
Wayve, a London-based self-driving tech pioneer, is at the top of Nvidia’s wishlist. They’ve now signed a letter of intent to explore a $500M strategic investment for Wayve’s next round.
September 20, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Wayve, a London-based self-driving tech pioneer, is at the top of Nvidia’s wishlist. They’ve now signed a letter of intent to explore a $500M strategic investment for Wayve’s next round.
Notion just changed the game with AI Agents in Notion 3.0 and this isn’t your average productivity upgrade.
These Agents aren’t just helpers. They handle complex tasks across hundreds of pages and databases for 20 minutes straight, giving teams much-needed breathing room.
These Agents aren’t just helpers. They handle complex tasks across hundreds of pages and databases for 20 minutes straight, giving teams much-needed breathing room.
September 19, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Notion just changed the game with AI Agents in Notion 3.0 and this isn’t your average productivity upgrade.
These Agents aren’t just helpers. They handle complex tasks across hundreds of pages and databases for 20 minutes straight, giving teams much-needed breathing room.
These Agents aren’t just helpers. They handle complex tasks across hundreds of pages and databases for 20 minutes straight, giving teams much-needed breathing room.