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The Founder Manual

The Founder Manual

Insights from the Top Founders of India

Utsav Somani
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This book is for anyone dreaming of starting their venture, those already on their entrepreneurial journey, or even those who have seen family members run a successful business and underestimated the challenges involved. Each chapter in The Founder Manual discusses one key concept, backed by insights and real stories from elite founders, who have gone through the grit of running a start-up. And because they have overcome the challenges thrown at them, they have accumulated wisdom and practical approaches that can benefit other entrepreneurs who would be walking on the same path.

Imprint: Penguin Business

Published: Mar/2026

ISBN: 9780143481935

Length : 248 Pages

MRP : ₹599.00

The Founder Manual

Insights from the Top Founders of India

Utsav Somani

This book is for anyone dreaming of starting their venture, those already on their entrepreneurial journey, or even those who have seen family members run a successful business and underestimated the challenges involved. Each chapter in The Founder Manual discusses one key concept, backed by insights and real stories from elite founders, who have gone through the grit of running a start-up. And because they have overcome the challenges thrown at them, they have accumulated wisdom and practical approaches that can benefit other entrepreneurs who would be walking on the same path.

Buying Options
Paperback / Hardback

Utsav Somani

Utsav Somani is the founder of Offline — India’s most exclusive community of scaled-up tech founders. Early members include the co-founders of Zomato, Country Delight, Ultrahuman, Noise, CoinDCX, and many more. He is also responsible for bringing AngelList to India, which became the most active seed investor in the country. With 1000+ investments since it’s launch in 2018, AngelList India has over $250 million in assets under management. Utsav runs two solo-funds—iSeed and Galaxy—that have around $100 million in assets under management. Utsav has personally invested in over 180 start-ups such as BharatPe, CoinDCX, Pristyn Care, Ultrahuman, Sugar Cosmetics and Park+, along with top-tier VC firms. He has been rated as a top ten angel investors multiple times and won awards like Fortune India 40 under 40 and Entrepreneur India 35 under 35.

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