Published in The Indian Express on 22 May 2026, this article by Dipanita Nath covers the launch of CanDid Volume II, Venture Center’s publication documenting the journeys and experiences of emerging technology startup founders. The event featured Anand Deshpande, Founder, Chairman and Managing Director of Persistent Systems, who spoke on Scaling Technology Startups.
Drawing on his entrepreneurial experience, Deshpande emphasised the importance of solving real customer problems rather than building technology for its own sake. He also shared insights on identifying the right markets, building effective sales teams and fostering a strong organisational culture to help technology-driven businesses scale sustainably.
