http://disqus.com/by/sampadswain/enSun, 27 Dec 2015 18:19:03 -0000http://www.digitalraman.com/2015/12/instamojo-review-after-using-service.html#comment-2428220572<p>Thank you Raman for your detailed feedback and being a continued user of Instamojo. We have noted your critiques and will try to resolve some of them soon.</p><p>Regarding free online webstore, it's going live in a few weeks time. Plus lot of interesting features are on its to make your life easy and sales register ringing much too often :-)</p><p>Hope you will like it :-)</p>Sampad SwainSun, 27 Dec 2015 18:19:03 -0000http://blog.instamojo.com/post/36373622370#comment-719946959<p>Nice. That's an interesting way to filter through what can be put up for sale and what can be given away.</p>Sampad SwainMon, 26 Nov 2012 22:58:10 -0000http://blog.instamojo.com/post/36373622370#comment-719459418<p>Thanks Vijay. You're a rockstar :)</p>Sampad SwainMon, 26 Nov 2012 11:24:24 -0000http://sampadswain.com/2011/03/instartup-episode-1-released-video-interview-with-emo2-co-founder/#comment-194012176<p>Thanks Tarang for your kind words. Appreciate it :)</p>Sampad SwainFri, 29 Apr 2011 04:07:47 -0000http://sampadswain.com/2011/03/instartup-episode-1-released-video-interview-with-emo2-co-founder/#comment-168564664<p>Have asked the founder of Emo2 to answer your answer..!</p>Sampad SwainSun, 20 Mar 2011 10:31:02 -0000http://sampadswain.com/2009/01/5-problems-with-social-media-marketing/#comment-165679015<p>Thanks. And largely I do agree with you!</p>Sampad SwainMon, 14 Mar 2011 15:33:14 -0000http://sampadswain.com/2011/03/private-newsletter-instartup-launching-tomorrow-get-your-early-access/#comment-163341310<p>Even I'm looking for the same. Do let me know if you get some good advice on the same :)</p>Sampad SwainThu, 10 Mar 2011 00:09:03 -0000http://sampadswain.com/2011/02/are-we-in-2011-or-2001/#comment-163340861<p>Thanks to marquee very-late stage investors like DST whose late stage investment catapulted valuation of Facebook, Zynga, Groupon's valuation to dizzying heights. But we can't take away the point that all these companies are already making handsome amount of not only revenues but also on their way to profitability.</p><p>Also another point to note is all the above mentioned companies are creating marketing so they would definitely leads the pack since they are frontliners.</p><p>My 2 cents though!</p>Sampad SwainThu, 10 Mar 2011 00:07:06 -0000http://sampadswain.com/2011/03/private-newsletter-instartup-launching-tomorrow-get-your-early-access/#comment-161398933<p>I'm using a basic Canon digicam. Any specific reasons u r asking??</p>Sampad SwainSun, 06 Mar 2011 14:26:12 -0000http://sampadswain.com/2010/10/startup-hiring-hacks-tricks/#comment-90689360<p>Yes it happened to me once. The moment I realized I'm taking it easy &amp; compromising, I started scheduling max 2 interviews daily during those days :)</p><p>Good point though!</p>Sampad SwainWed, 27 Oct 2010 05:13:06 -0000http://sampadswain.com/2010/10/startup-hiring-hacks-tricks/#comment-90689257<p>Yes true. I also check how much time does a person take to answer the question too. It tells me about his comprehension skills!</p>Sampad SwainWed, 27 Oct 2010 05:12:01 -0000http://sampadswain.com/2010/10/missing-ingredient-in-foursquare-in-india/#comment-90176382<p>There are already players in the similar segment which grouptabs is going to be in. Differentiation is happening at the merchant level with companies like <a href="http://www.signpost.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" title="http://www.signpost.com">http://www.signpost.com</a> etc. Also Groupon is going for now self-serve since that's the real way forward to make this model workable; otherwise running a such a massive &amp; hyperlocal becomes a operational nightmare over a period of time.</p><p>But yes, location &amp; deals are two sides of the coin with side rims being hyperlocal content, news or other ancillary services primarily coz the former two prices the basic human reasons to use such services in the 1st place.</p><p>My two cents though! :)</p>Sampad SwainTue, 26 Oct 2010 02:59:27 -0000http://sampadswain.com/2010/10/missing-ingredient-in-foursquare-in-india/#comment-89815157<p>Hey Manu, interesting blog. Bookmarking it for future read. Thx!</p>Sampad SwainMon, 25 Oct 2010 09:52:21 -0000http://sampadswain.com/2010/10/missing-ingredient-in-foursquare-in-india/#comment-89814930<p>Personally I don't think that 4sq needs to adopt the Groupon model 'coz both are entirely different models; although local market is the only common thread but both have a different way of distribution &amp; traction gaining measures.</p><p>And ur right in saying that aggresive sales channel is reqd fr a model like groupon but fr foursquare is the advantage that merchant can gain about its consumers which can be the leverage point.</p><p>But all in all, I somehow feel LBS players are ahead of its market acceptance, especially in India :)</p><p>But hope I'm wrong as location can open up lots of newer opportunities which are yet to be untapped!</p>Sampad SwainMon, 25 Oct 2010 09:51:09 -0000http://sampadswain.com/2010/10/back-from-exile/#comment-86697217<p>@Adil thx buddy!</p><p>Cheers<br>SS</p>Sampad SwainWed, 13 Oct 2010 17:08:55 -0000http://simplymaverick.com/2010/02/bootstrapped-vs-funded-startups/#comment-34283829<p>Thanks Abhi for sharing my post. The video in my post shows something very unique which we really miss right now in startup ecosystem in India i.e. the mindset and the way we look at things which is intertwined w/ any startup guy or investor.</p><p>@Sampad</p>Sampad SwainMon, 15 Feb 2010 12:59:50 -0000https://disqus.com/home/discussion/gauravonomicsblog/ten_things_to_look_for_in_a_social_media_analytics_tool/#comment-19486847<p>Hi Gaurav</p><p>Looking forward to the report. btw will it be in public domain?</p><p>BTW, can you elaborate more on point no. 8 i.e. Flexibility in customizing dashboard.</p><p>---<br>@Sampad</p>Sampad SwainThu, 08 Oct 2009 05:38:06 -0000https://disqus.com/home/discussion/gauravonomicsblog/my_list_of_the_most_influential_indian_bloggers_entrepreneurs_and_social_media_thought_leaders_on_tw/#comment-17734175<p>Thanks Gaurav for adding to the *Elite* list. Great work on the UX aspect too :)</p><p>Cheers</p><p>----<br>@Sampad</p>Sampad SwainMon, 28 Sep 2009 14:46:59 -0000http://avc.com/2009/09/ten-characteristics-of-great-companies/#comment-15872307<p>Theoretically, great points. But what the heck it always start with the mindset I believe. BTW just wanted to drop in a line actually - don't know why but while going through your 10 points, it seems that you'd "Google" in mind while framing those (for each &amp; every point) :)</p><p>---<br>@Sampad</p>Sampad SwainThu, 03 Sep 2009 06:58:06 -0000http://digital.venturebeat.com/2009/08/20/twitter-to-roll-out-commercial-accounts-this-year-co-founder-stone-says/#comment-15184271<p>Great news. But was wondering how much can Twitter make out of commercial accounts outside of US? May be they should start thinking monetizing with outside-US users too. Any details on such outcomes?</p>Sampad SwainFri, 21 Aug 2009 03:01:37 -0000http://avc.com/2009/08/some-birthday-wishes/#comment-15122809<p>Happy Birthday Mr. Wilson. It's been a pleasure reading your articles and being a passive voracious reader of your thought process. But today it imminent that I pen down a wish-note to you.</p><p>Cheers to the bright future ahead. Ahem!</p><p>@Sampad</p>Sampad SwainThu, 20 Aug 2009 08:31:26 -0000http://blog.louisgray.com/2009/08/hi-facebook-its-me-friendfeed-this-new.html#comment-14595272<p>One of the best (sarcastic) post I've ever seen Mr. Gray. Good one!</p>Sampad SwainMon, 10 Aug 2009 16:38:51 -0000