Why India’s Startup Clusters Thrive Where They Do
Unpacks how startup clusters form and why opportunity costs shape where entrepreneurs build in India.
Anand Nandkumar
Associate Professor of Strategy. He is also the Executive Director of the Srini Raju Centre for IT and the Networked Economy (SRITNE) and Associate Dean of the Centre for Learning and Teaching Excellence (CLTE). He studies the intersection of industrial organisation, technological change, and business strategy, focusing on industries such as pharma, biotech, and software.
Video Summary
This episode of Inside India explores why some regions emerge as thriving startup hubs while others lag behind. It dives into the concept of entrepreneurial clusters, unpacking how opportunity costs influence where and how entrepreneurs choose to build. The conversation offers a sharp lens on the strategic choices entrepreneurs make, and why geography, economics, and mindset matter in shaping innovation ecosystems across India.
Authored by ISB Editorial