• CXXO State of Women Entrepreneurship in India report—captures the evolving landscape of women entrepreneurship in India. Our upcoming edition explores how early choices—like studying science and engineering—shape the path to entrepreneurship. We’d appreciate a few minutes of your time to contribute to this important conversation.

    Read our past editions here.

  • Your current age bracket:*
  • Gender*
  • What is your current role?*
  • What is the current stage of your startup?*
  • Have you ever seriously considered starting your own company?*
  • Are you part of a company where many former employees went/go on to become founders?*

  • Understanding Early Education Choices

    Most startup founders in India come from technical backgrounds. To understand what drives interest in technical education, this section explores the early influences and barriers that shape educational choices and their impact on entrepreneurial journeys.
  • Which stream did you choose in Class 11th/12th?*
  • Which undergraduate stream did you pursue?*
  • What were the reasons you did not choose Science in Class 11/12th?*
  • What influenced your decision to choose Science in high school?*
  • Did you start preparing for college entrance exams while you were in Class 11/12th?(Specifically for technical or professional degrees like JEE, NEET, etc.)*
  • What type of learning support did you use while preparing for competitive exams?*
  • On a scale of 1–10, how much did coaching institutes contribute in improving your performance in competitive exams?*
  • Were safety or travel-related concerns ever a factor in deciding not to attend coaching or tuition classes?*
  • What was the most important factor influencing your choice of college?*
  • Did you qualify for the college of your choice?*
  • Did you choose not to attend a college you were qualified for?*
  • How far was your undergraduate college from your home city?*
  • Was the availability of a hostel or a secure campus a factor in your decision-making?*
  • To what extent did your college background or alumni network influence your job opportunities?*
  • What was the most important aspect in which your university supported your journey as a founder?*

  • Motivations to Startup

    Entrepreneurial journeys are often shaped by a mix of ambition, constraints, and support systems. This section dives into what motivates founders to start up, the barriers they face along the way, and the resources that have helped them navigate their path.
  • What attracts you most to the idea of entrepreneurship?*
  • What was the biggest barrier you faced as a founder?*
  • Has working at a startup influenced your confidence to start something of your own?*
  • What factors would you consider most challenging when it comes to starting your own company?*
  • What are the main reasons you haven’t considered building your own venture yet?*

  • Thank you for your valuable inputs. We truly appreciate you taking the time. We will email you when the report is released. If you have any queries, you may also write to us at cxxo@kalaari.com.

     
     
     
     
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