Managing Start-ups: Its Passion v/s Skill
November 25, 
2010 | Economic Times | Bangalore

Kanwaljit Singh, MD of Helion Advisors,Jacob Kurian,partner, New Silk Route 
Ventures,Hema Ravichandar,strategy & HR consultant and Vijay Angadi,MD of 
Novastar Funds,at the ET discussion on Who can run an emerging company best 
the owner manager or a professional manager

Founders Can Tap Skills Of Managing Money & Business From Pros

IT IS a question resonating across the entrepreneurial landscape of the country. As a growing number of start-up firms, funded by risk capital, come of age, more investors and entrepreneurs are now asking, "Who can run an emerging company best the owner manager or a professional manager?" As the debate gathers strength, an Indian model for start-up entrepreneurship that combines the raw passion of a founder entrepreneur with the proven skills of a professional manager is now emerging as the optimum solution.

The skill involved in managing money and business, if not available within a founding team, must be acquired by appointing professional leaders, with an independent mentor and guide overseeing the change of guard, according to industry experts.