In Bangladesh's fast evolving startup landscape, few organizations have been as consistently present as Bangladesh Venture Capital Limited (BVCL). Since its inception in 2013 as an investment arm of Daffodil Group, BVCL has been an active player in Dhaka’s early-stage investment scene, backing all types of companies. At the helm of BVCL today is Shawkat […]
In an age of endless distractions, Goofi is creating a global media franchise for children that prioritizes learning, creativity, and empathy over mindless entertainment. We live in an era where screens and devices dominate our lives, and our children are no exception. Research consistently shows that excessive exposure to devices and digital entertainment harms our […]
A downward spiral has a simple trajectory. It starts small with one mistake that we either overlook or makes us so nervous that we turn one mistake into many and never recover from it. I. We all have experiences of events that got out of control and landed into a rapid downward spiral never to […]
When the time comes to sell your home, making a great first impression on potential buyers is crucial. You'll want every aspect of your property to shine, from the curb appeal to the innermost nook. Preparing your home for buyers can seem daunting, but with the right approach, you can transform your space into a […]
Boring and complex - these are the two types of ideas that produce the greatest results in venture building. Albeit boredom and complexity are person-specific. Something boring to me could be immensely fascinating to you. The general rule of thumb here is that it is boring to the general population. Not many potential founders find […]
I. In their beautiful book Art and Fear, David Bayles and Ted Orland offer a simple recommendation for doing good work. The authors suggest if you want to do high-quality work, you have to do a lot of not-so-good-quality work first. If you try to achieve quality in one go, you will not succeed. The […]
Bangladesh, a nation of over 170 million people, faces a stark reality: more than 90% of its population lacks insurance coverage. This also reflects insurance's contribution to GDP which stands at meager 0.46% in Bangladesh, compared to 4.2% in India and 0.91% in Pakistan. Understandably, insurance remains a luxury for the privileged few. For the […]
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