Anand Deshpande Discusses The Scope Of Software Driven Companies Creating new opportunities in the startup world

By Ritu Kochar

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The startup world is filled with opportunities for both job seekers and job makers. According to Anand Deshpande, this is a period for software driven companies as more general companies are starting to become software driven companies. This is creating a new opportunity for them.

Ceo of Persistent Systems, Anand Deshpande talks about opportunities they are creating in the startup world. Not only is this an opportunity for them to strengthen their portfolio of customers, but they are also helping startups with investments and providing them with adequate technology. Their main focus is companies that are building technology for business and believes that startups are a good place to try out new things at different risk profiles.

Ritu Kochar

Former Staff, Entrepreneur India

Ritu used to work as a Feature writer for Entrepreneur India.
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