Nepal’s higher education sector faces a critical imbalance: while new universities proliferate, existing institutions struggle with declining student enrollment, as evidenced by available data. The government lacks a clear vision and comprehensive study on the actual number and types of universities needed in the country. This decline in domestic enrollment is exacerbated by the exodus …
Abstract: Despite the crucial role insurance plays in mitigating risks for startups, the Nepalese insurance regulator and the insurance industry have yet to introduce transformative innovations such as digital-first and on-demand insurance, AI and data-driven underwriting, embedded insurance, blockchain and smart contracts, autonomous vehicle and drone insurance, and sandbox regulations. The Nepal Insurance Authority needs …
Unleashing the True Potential of Your Innovation Process In Part I of “Navigating Cognitive Biases: Unleashing the True Potential of Your Innovation Process,” (Jestha 2082 – Vol 4 – Issue 8) I discussed five critical biases – Anchoring Bias, Confirmation Bias, Status Quo Bias, Overconfidence Bias, and Not-Invented-Here (NIH) Syndrome; and explored their impact on …
Subtle Trend of Corporate World In an age of subtle office politics and power struggles at work, there is a silent tactic growing its way through Nepal’s corporate world – and it’s called ‘quiet firing’. This is the complete opposite of providing termination letters and creating high-drama exits at offices. Quiet firing is a lower-pitched …
A Modern Approach Using Social Marketing Platforms! The automotive market in Nepal is undergoing a significant transformation as electric vehicles (EVs) gain traction alongside traditional Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) cars. Selling these two types of vehicles requires distinct approaches due to differences in consumer preferences, infrastructure and market dynamics. ICE cars appeal to buyers seeking …
As the advertising industry continues to develop at a rapid pace, businesses will continue to find themselves at a crossroads when deciding how to allocate their advertising budgets: TV, digital, both, neither? Digital advertising and traditional television advertising are historically strong channels for reaching target audiences. However, a rising star in the advertising industry that …
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Unleashing the True Potential of Your Innovation Process Innovation is the lifeblood of organisational growth and competitiveness. Yet, the path from ideation to successful implementation is fraught with critical decision-making moments, each significantly impacting the innovation value chain. At every stage – from identifying opportunities, generating and evaluating ideas, to developing and commercialising solutions – …
Speak without Fear #4 Startup events are popping up everywhere in Kathmandu and across Nepal. Whether it is students competing in the HULT Prize, professionals pitching at NYEF, CNIYEF events, and Tangent Waves’s bootcamps/accelerators, or founders presenting at demo days in Challenge Funds for investments and grants – there is one thing they all have …
Pitching for Startups: Mastering the 7-Minute Stage Read More »
As our train gently rolled out of Delhi, Prajal (a professor at the University of Groningen and my old friend) and I were heading to Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya’s Sustainability Conference – a journey both literal and metaphorical. I was preparing to present my Massive Online Course on Himalayan Sustainability. Prajal was set …
When the first Nepal Toastmasters Futsal Tournament was organised during the fall of 2023, there was a unique requirement – each team that wanted to qualify needed at least two female players in their 10-person team and one female player playing on the field at all times. The tournament, which was set up to bolster …
