@NehraWorkss Apparently every billionaire was laughed out of rooms, betrayed by everyone, bankrupt by Tuesday, resurrected by Thursday, and destined for greatness by Friday.
EXCLUSIVE
Govt clears Rs 39,000-crore waste deal for #Bengaluru despite red flags by the Finance department
- 30 years contract
- 5% annual escalation
- One concessionaire
- 19% tender premium
Yet, Cabinet proceeded with the approval
Bengaluru is a tough city. I have seen 50+ known folks leave the city permanently for different reasons-
-finances fell, job lost
-mentally challenging because people around are doing super well and insecurity kicks in
-only the top tier survives
People give reasons that make them feel good but the truth is, it isn’t for everyone. If you just want to party and have fun, you have Delhi. If you want a non-tech career, Mumbai is the place. But Bangalore is tech+great places+insane competition.
Are you haunting Koshys expecting to find a high profile angel investor? Forget it. They are past their prime.
Trying your luck at Vidyarthi Bhavan and Brahmins Coffee Bar? The Murtys and Nilekanis dont want to be part of your pure veg thindi walk.
Lurking outside Byg Brewski or Toit? Forget it. So are a million others.
Umesh? Rameswaram? Yaar - you may as well go back to Kota then. Bangalore is not for you.
Where should you go then, in Bangalore, to truly find elite investors for your AI wrapper startup?
Let me reveal to you 5 hidden gems of Bangalore, where old money and politically connected millenials visit regularly.
1. Richie Rich, Seshadripuram. This is where the ultra rich traders, CAs and politicians come to enjoy chaats and ice cream. But do not make the mistake if going and sitting inside - thats for the outsiders. The rich come there post 10 pm after shuttering their tiles and upholstery showrooms, and enjoy in their cars only. The waiters serve the cars.
2. Sanmaan, Seshadripuram. This has the best dosas ever, and they dont dunk them in butter either. The average net worth of its clientele is 50-100 crores but your bill will be less than 200 per head.
3. Chin Lung, Residency Road. This is where the rich alumni of Josephs and Baldwins come to relive the goid old days. If you survive the salmonella, you may just make a deal with a jewelry store owner's son.
4. White Horse, Malleswaram. This dive bar is just below the original 1522. Its clientele is mainly North and West Bangalore landlords who have converted their agricultural lands to Mico and Canara Bank Layouts. They too want in on the AI action now.
5. Noon Wines, St Marks Road. As the name suggests, this is the perfect place for daytime drinking. Has a half-decent egg masala. You can find a lot of Microsoft Research employees here, ironically slumming it out. Sometimes, Nadella himself drops by.
I would like to heartily congratulate the new owners of RCB. I wish them the very best and Godspeed with the most valuable IPL franchise. When I bought the franchise in 2008 for INR 450 crores, most people laughed at me and criticised my investment as a vanity project. Behind my much touted madnesses was building the Royal Challenge brand and hence I named the franchise RCB. Immensely gratifying to see my INR 450 crore investment grow to INR 16,500 crores. RCB will always remain a part of my DNA with indelible memories including picking the young Virat Kohli who is now amongst the best in the World. To all RCB fans who came on board during my stewardship and beyond, a grateful thank you and please continue to support RCB the Lion of Bengaluru. Namaskara.
Story broken by @moneycontrolcom on March 21..
We were the first to report that the Kal Somani led consortium of investors was the front-runner and would soon enter exclusive negotiations for Rajasthan Royals..👇
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Balen Shah's unstoppable rise: Structural engineer, former mayor, rapper, now Nepal's next PM after demolishing Oli.
Family opens up in Bengaluru in an exclusive interview with @Rohini_Swamy#Nepal#BalenShah#Rapper
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