5 thoughts, on blogging…

1. Blog like no one is reading… (with due apologies to the original Irish

proverb)

2. Medium may come and go (no pun intended).

But need for self expression remains.

3. Blogging is so much more than writing, thanks to rich multi-media options.

Hint: study what GE does across platforms.

4. Brands & businesses increasingly rely on non-advertising content.

Hint: opportunity for content creators.

The VCCircle Story

• 2005 - single man blogging outfit; continued for 2-3 years- Focus on startups, creating information & knowledge base useful for VCs

• 2007 -angel funding; morphed into financial media company

• Multi Portfolio Approach:- VCCircle: media platform that talks about private equity, venture capital, and M&A - VCCEdge: financial data about companies available to VCs, entrepreneurs and bankers.- TechCircle: track India’s booming technology startups- VCCircle Training: workshops and seminars on finance, legal and regulatory topics - VCCircle Conferences: city specific events across verticals in India

• Staff of over 100

• 2015: acquired by Fox News

5. Stay inspired. Believe in yourself. Believe in…magic.

Hint: the best is yet to come.

Above all…

Passion. Point of view. Perseverance.

Here’s to productive blogging. Thank You. @bhatnaturally www.bhatnaturally.com