Upwork has long been the undisputed king of the Indian freelance jungle. The winds are shifting. What I am starting to see are storm clouds on the horizon – regulatory storm clouds, that is. India no doubt is a huge market, the second biggest after US. In fact, last year...
Third, India has an opportunity to leapfrog the Web3 freelancing trend, which could fundamentally change the dynamics of the country’s gig economy. Web3 platforms are still nascent, but they’re already addressing issues faced by Indian freelancers on legacy platforms. They assist in the fight against late payments and eliminate expensive...
India is the 2nd largest freelance market in the world, after the US. It’s a vibrant landscape that’s ripe for major disruption in the world of online work. Just in 2023, Indian freelancers raked in more than $1 billion combined, underscoring their immense role in the worldwide gig economy. Platforms...
The multifaceted realm of Web3, with its alluring prospects of democratization and technological advancement, is unquestionably dynamic and transformative. The space can appear very male-centric, Indian women aren’t ready to back down. They are creating change and shattering ceilings while furthering our industry’s progress, as investors, developers, creators, and leaders....
We tend to use these words interchangeably and liberally, like they’re confetti at a tech conference. Let’s be brutally honest: for Indian women navigating the VC landscape, the reality is often a stark contrast to the utopian vision. We’ve heard that Web3 is a brave new world, a great equalizer...
India has established itself as a global leader in the Web3 ecosystem. IT companies around the world are today clamoring for these new skilled developers from India. A myriad of factors fuel this demand, such as the country’s fast-growing young, tech-savvy workforce, the cost-efficiency of operations and its vibrant entrepreneurial...
Against this backdrop, the Supreme Court of India took up a matter of great public interest, dealing with regulation or no regulation in the realm of cryptocurrency. After a recent court hearing, the Indian crypto market entered a period of expectant waiting. The court correctly held that it cannot prescribe...
Regulatory Uncertainty Kills Innovation?India is a country full of amazing technology innovators and a booming startup ecosystem. Given its long legacy of creating technology for the general public, it needs to be a powerhouse in Web3. We have the raw ingredients, the appetite and the critical mass to take over...
India’s startup scene – across all sectors – is red hot, and new Web3 technologies such as blockchain are only stoking the flames. As a journalist, I’m personally and deeply looking into how this powerful combo is addressing those vast, varied, visionary challenges that Indian entrepreneurs are shaping right now....
Startup India's embrace of Web3 feels like watching a high-stakes poker game where the dealer suddenly switches to a deck of cards no one's ever seen before. An unprecedented federal program is stoking explosive growth and entrepreneurial aspirations. To advance its goals, it is now betting on a technology that...
