About The Startup Project
Where grassroots startup coverage meets founder wisdom. We're on a mission to democratize startup knowledge and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Our Mission
The Startup Project, a project of Scalable Ventures, aims to offer fresh, 'grassroots' coverage of exciting new startups in the web space. We believe that the best startup insights come from the trenches—from founders who are actually building, struggling, and succeeding in real-time.
From in-depth interviews with successful young entrepreneurs to straightforward and frank advice about launching and running your startup, we're developing an unmatched resource for aspiring founders who want to learn from real experiences, not just theory.
What We Do
Founder Interviews
We sit down with successful entrepreneurs who've been in your shoes. Learn from their wins, failures, and the lessons that shaped their journey from idea to successful startup.
Practical Advice
Straightforward, no-BS guidance on launching and running your startup. We focus on actionable insights that you can implement today, not tomorrow.
Startup Spotlights
Discover exciting new startups before they become household names. We shine a light on innovative companies and the brilliant minds behind them.
Community Building
Join a community of founders, developers, and startup enthusiasts. Share experiences, ask questions, and grow together.
Why We're Different
Grassroots Perspective
We focus on the real stories from the ground up, not just the polished success narratives you see everywhere else.
No Fluff, Just Substance
We cut through the buzzwords and marketing speak to deliver practical, actionable insights that actually help you build.
Founder-First Approach
Every piece of content is created with founders in mind. We understand your challenges because we've been there.
Timely & Relevant
We cover the startups and trends that matter right now, not last year's news.
Democratizing Startup Knowledge
When Vik Chadha founded The Startup Project in 2011, he had one mission: ensure no entrepreneur fails for lack of knowledge. His experience at Nucleus Innovation Center showed him that access to quality education often determined startup success or failure.
"I watched brilliant founders fail because nobody taught them basics like customer development or financial modeling. Meanwhile, I had decades of templates and frameworks just sitting on hard drives. The Startup Project scales that knowledge sharing."
— Vik Chadha, Founder
Vik's journey from engineer to serial entrepreneur taught him that success requires more than technical skills. His experience raising capital, scaling teams, and navigating exits created a curriculum of hard-won lessons too valuable to keep private.
The Startup Project provides free access to battle-tested resources: financial models that actually work, pitch decks that raised millions, legal templates that prevent disasters. It's like having a seasoned mentor available 24/7, sharing exactly what you need when you need it.
"Knowledge shouldn't be a competitive advantage in entrepreneurship. The Startup Project levels the playing field, giving every founder access to resources typically reserved for elite accelerators."
— Vik Chadha
Having helped hundreds of entrepreneurs through formal programs and informal mentoring, Vik designed The Startup Project to democratize startup education, proving that the best teachers are those who've actually built successful companies.
Featured Interviews
We've had the privilege of interviewing some incredible founders and companies. Here are just a few highlights:
Before it became a social media giant
Gumroad
The creator economy revolution
Fantastical
Building the perfect calendar app
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