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February 25, 2020 - Are Indian fintech startups poised to grab the $1 trillion opportunity?

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Beyond Silicon Valley

Start-ups operating amid conditions of relative scarcity, where capital and talent are hard to come by and economic shocks are more likely to occur, face unique pressures. Yet many have become superstars in their own right. Their formula involves a more balanced approach to growth, a focus on solutions to real problems, and investment in their workforce for the long term. These "frontier innovators" hold important lessons for companies of all sizes and in all locations - including Silicon Valley itself.

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