Hi SM and Dr Stephen Naicken
I agree and to add further confusion, there seem to be many
> definitions of the word [1].
>
> I've briefly browsed through the Ebene Accelerator website, ICT.io and
> other sources. To me, many of the companies that identify as startups
> would struggle to meet any of the definitions given in [1]. Many seem
> to be digital agencies rather than product/service providers.
>
> Maybe it is our reluctance to fail that leads us to creating SMEs
> where there is lower risk, rather than creating startups that try to
> scale quickly and consequently the risk of failure is higher.
Let's agree to disagree here :)
I will not comment Ebene Accelerator website but I think something is
missing in your comment.
It is true that some companies are digital agencies launching what they are
hoping to be scalable projects.
Actually ict.io is totally falling under this category but I don't see the
problem here ?
I think a good advice when you try to launch a startup is don't quit your
day job !
http://www.forbes.com/sites/shawnoconnor/2013/07/02/step-5-for-a-successful-startup-dont-quit-your-day-job/
Many seem to be digital agencies rather than product/service providers.
Digital agencies are services providers :)
Sure. I've always wanted to see what goes on at the Ebene Accelerator, so
> I might try to reach out to them. If not, I think I'll probably drop by a
> MSCC Code and Coffee meetup later this month, and that might be good
> opportunity/environment to meet with you and others who may be interested.
> I'll let you know nearer the time.
>
>
Ebene Accelerator is officially closed since 30th of September but will be
fun to meet a Code and Coffee
Good night
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On 3 January 2016 at 23:16, Stephen Naicken <stephennaicken_at_gmail.com>
wrote:
> Hello Mr. Moonesamy,
>
> On 1 January 2016 at 12:15, S Moonesamy <sm+mu_at_elandsys.com> wrote:
> > Dear Dr Naiken,
> >
> > There is a confusion between SMEs and start-ups. It seems like any new
> > company which sells something which is IT-related might be a startup.
>
> I agree and to add further confusion, there seem to be many
> definitions of the word [1].
>
> I've briefly browsed through the Ebene Accelerator website, ICT.io and
> other sources. To me, many of the companies that identify as startups
> would struggle to meet any of the definitions given in [1]. Many seem
> to be digital agencies rather than product/service providers.
>
> Maybe it is our reluctance to fail that leads us to creating SMEs
> where there is lower risk, rather than creating startups that try to
> scale quickly and consequently the risk of failure is higher.
>
> > There are financial incentives [1] being offered to
> > foreign investors. My guess is that the investors are usually
> > non-Mauritians.
>
> Thank you for this. I was aware of two of the schemes listed and it
> is good to see that there are a few more. It would be interesting to
> have access to data on the uptake of these schemes.
>
> > I took a quick look at SMEDA. The SME Guide [2] could have
> > been written by people who are good at producing a tertiary "General
> Paper".
>
> I had the "pleasure" of the reading that a few days ago.
>
> Regards,
>
> [1] https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-proper-definition-of-a-startup
>
> --
> Dr. Stephen Naicken, BSc (Sussex), MRes (Sussex), Ph.D (Sussex)
> Visiting Research Fellow
> Department of Informatics
> University of Sussex
>
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> Twitter: _at_stephennaicken
>
>
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