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Watch the video – “Ideas to Inception – Lean Startup Philosophy”

Watch the video of the session “Ideas to Inception – Lean Startup Philosophy” held at Nasscom Product Conclave 2014 at Kolkata, India. Vishwas Mudagal, CEO of GoodWorkLabs, shares insight into the practical implementation of the lean startup philosophy, tips on how to build customer focused B2B products/ applications, how pivots can help rejuvenate revenue models, importance of UX (user experience) in mobile apps and products, and so on.

 

Vishwas Mudagal’s talk on lean startups at Nasscom Product Conclave Kolkata

The Nasscom Product Conclave 2014 Kolkata, the mega event conducted by the IT-BPO body Nasscom, was a great success and has given a push to the IT industry in Kolkata, especially the startups from the region. Vishwas Mudagal, the CEO of GoodWorklabs, spoke about Lean Startups at the event. He highlighted the growing popularity of Lean Startup philosophy, the need to build products iteratively using the MVP (Minimum Viable Product) model, acquiring ‘validating learning’, experimenting with pivots and various other tricks entrepreneurs could use while starting up or scaling companies.

Below are few pics from the event –

Vishwas Mudagal in a panel discussion on Lean Startups.

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‘Losing My Religion,’ the best-selling novel written by Vishwas Mudagal was showcased at the event. It is now seen as a book that is a preamble to entrepreneurship and startups, as it exposes the reader to the life of entrepreneurs, and their struggles and glory.

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Top 10 Android Games Of 2014

One can never get enough of gaming, and with the intense competition amongst game developers, the games that are released keep getting better. And when it comes to Android, with the abundant games available in the Google Play Store, one is spoilt for choice. So to make it easy for you, we’ve handpicked the top 10 games in 2014 for your Android device.

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  1. Cut The Rope 2

ZeptoLab brings the fantastic sequel to Om Nom’s adventures. It is the same rope cutting that featured in the first part, but now the difference is that Om Nom is out in an open world. He must go through jungles, junkyards, and many more environments to munch on his delicious candy.

[Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zeptolab.ctr2.f2p.google]

 

Features:

  • New catchy locations.
  • Om Nom can now be customized.
  • Free updates with new levels and animations.

 

  1. Threes

If you wish to exercise your brain, this is just the game for you. After the smashing success of “2048”, Smash Mobile brings to you a new exciting challenge “Threes Saga”. A simple game with an endless challenge.

[Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lichmobile.numberthree]

Features:

  • One simple game mode with an endless challenge
  • Simple, neat, clean graphics and smooth game play
  • Cross-platform leader boards, compete with players worldwide.

 

  1. First Strike

It is a fast paced strategy game developed by Blindflug Studios. It has the gamer plotting and executing plans for world domination by using a large range of nuclear weapons. It is one of the most exciting games for 2014.

[Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ch.feinheit.games.firststrike]

Features:

  • Tremendous graphics.
  • Three superstates.
  • Simple controlling system.

 

  1. Smash Hit

An arcade game which begins easy but as the gamer advances to the later levels it gets quite challenging. An easy to understand game which takes a while to practice, but then gets highly addictive.

[Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mediocre.smashhit]

Features:

  • Beautiful futuristic design.
  • Musically synchronized gameplay.
  • Realistic glass-breaking mechanics in every level.

 

  1. Dead End

It is an old school arcade racing game with an infinite road generation coming right out of the 70’s with a typical monochromatic graphics. Dead End is a mix between old-fashioned racing games and grindhouse horror movies.

[Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.flyingoak.deadend]

Features:

  • Use wind-shield wipers to clean the mess after smashing the zombies.
  • Upgrade the car to go much farther.
  • Complete the missions and challenge your friends.

 

  1. Nitro Nation

Take drag racing to a whole new level. A 3D world full of stunning customizable cars, amazing racing physics and unlimited in-depth gameplay. Nitro nation ensures you have an unforgettable drag racing experience, right on your phone.

[Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.creativemobile.nno]

Features:

  • Different colours, visual effects and hundreds of decals to customize your car.
  • Upgrade with unique parts.
  • Tune the gearbox and engine to work in perfectly.
  • Earn up to 80 achievements.

 

  1. Lost Yeti

A simple and awfully cute puzzle game by Neutronized. The gamer has to swipe the Yeti through a series of maze levels, while avoiding the traps and obstacles and manipulating the environment.

[Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.com.neutronized.LostYeti]

Features:

  • 3 different worlds to explore.
  • 60 exciting levels to play.
  • Pixel art filled with colours.

 

  1. Dead Trigger 2

A first-person shooter zombie apocalypse game wherein the gamer roams around in a zombie infested town. The objective is to kill every dead body that is hungry for your flesh. The gamer can also choose from different weapons and unlock more levels as they progress further.

[Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.madfingergames.deadtrigger2]

Features:

  • Participate in global missions.
  • Choice between a touch control scheme for casual players or an enhanced virtual joystick.
  • Different types of missions such as story missions, global missions or side-quests.

 

  1. Neon Commander

Fate of humanity lies in your hands as you are the Neon Commander. The entire human race is under attack and the Alien spaceships are inbound. Usethe PlasmaShield technology to bounce the shots back and protect the city.

[Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.herocraft.game.free.neoncommander]

Features:

  • Old school classic retro music.
  • Out of the world music and effects.
  • Funny and interesting plots.

 

  1.  Motocross Meltdown

Go back to playing the classic motorbike racing games. Motocross Meltdown is a motor cycle action game wherein the gamer can create its own rider, challenge opponents live, customize the bike to fancy their tastes and learn new tricks of the trade.

[Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.glu.stuntracing]

Features:

  • Incredible HD graphics.
  • Compete for freestyle dominance with insane tricks.
  • Customize your bike with over 800 custom configurations.

 

These are our top 10 ten choices from the Android market. Let us know which ones are yours. Game on!

GoodWorkLabs featured in Silicon India Entrepreneur Year Book 2014

GoodWorkLabs, which is one of the fastest growing software firms in the world, featured in SiliconIndia Entrepreneur Year Book 2014!
Check it out.
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Vishwas Mudagal to speak at Nasscom Product Conclave 2014, Kolkata

Vishwas Mudagal, CEO of GoodWorkLabs, will speak at Nasscom Product Conclave, Kolkata on 18th July 2013 on the topic “Ideas to Inception – Lean Startup Philosophy”
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Register for the mega event today and catch up with him!

http://npckolkata2014.sched.org/speaker/vishwas_mudgal.6ffgs4k#.U3L1Jq2SwvM

SiliconIndia – GoodWorkLabs one of the fastest growing outsourced product development firms

GoodWorkLabs in news!

Popular magazine Silicon India featured GoodWorkLabs in the Entrepreneur Year Book 2014 saying “GoodWorkLabs is one of the fastest growing outsourced product development and innovation firms globally.”silicon-india

Writing about the key differentiating factors of GoodWorklabs, the article says “GoodWorkLabs has worked with an idea to help companies globally and locally build products, take them to the market and scale them. In the market, there is gap in terms of expertise required to build products end to end. That’s where the company made an impact with their core team, with their several products/startup building experience, during the last decade. The quality is exceptional, which essentially helped them to understand what fails and what works.”

Read the complete article here on GoodWorkLabs growth and key strategies for expansion globally.

 

Himachal Times covers Vishwas Mudagal, CEO – GoodWorkLabs

Vishwas Mudagal, CEO – GoodWorkLabs, was covered in Himachal Times! Excepts – “Mudagal stating about the mantra of success said that one should not be afraid of failures. He explained about the intricacies of entrepreneurship and also answered queries raised by the students. He said that enthusiasm was key to success in entrepreneurship.”

Read the full article below –

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In News: Bangalore Mirror covers Vishwas Mudagal

Bangalore Mirror wrote an article on GoodWorkLabs CEO Vishwas Mudagal in the Thinking Big section. “He encourages young people to innovate and execute their business ideas without fear of failure,” read the article. Read complete story here – Vishwas Mudagal has entrepreneurship in his veins

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Vishwas Mudagal’s debut novel ‘Losing My Religion’ becomes a best-seller!

GoodWorkLabs CEO Vishwas Mudagal’s debut novel ‘Losing My Religion’ becomes a sensational best-seller!

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The latest best-seller ‘Losing My Religion’ is the gritty story of Rishi Rai, a fallen gaming entrepreneur-turned-adventurer. An embodiment of the young, ambitious, and restless India, Rishi sets out to revolutionize the gaming industry and bring the dawn of a new era in gaming, but something somewhere goes terribly wrong and, like dominoes, the blocks of his life fall down one after the other.

His life takes an unexpected turn when he meets Alexander Long—a crazy, unpredictable American hippie—and decides to tag along with him on an uncharted journey. The rollercoaster ride that their life becomes turns all the more exciting when they meet Kyra, a mysterious and beautiful gamer. Together, they all become part of a game whose end nobody could have predicted . . .

The book is billed as a must-read for every professional, student and an entrepreneur.  To know more, visit his Losing My Religion website.

To buy the book, visit FlipkartAmazonuRead (international shipping available on uRead).

The book is being praised equally by critics and readers. Here are some links to media / blog coverage –

The Hindu – A Twist Of Fate

The New Indian Express – A Journey Of A Lifetime

Yourstory.com – How Serial Entrepreneur Vishwas Mudagal Lost His Religion

 

GoodWorkLabs with Kenya ICT Authority Delegation

GoodWorkLabs had the pleasure of being a part of exclusive group of companies meeting the Kenyan ICT Authority delegation to India. Vishwas Mudagal, CEO of GoodWorkLabs, addressed the delegation that comprised of Kenya’s ICT Authority (that is responsible to plan and execute Kenya’s growth in IT),  government’s county departments and private companies. In his address, Vishwas spoke about Kenya’s rapidly growing market, praised the development the newly formed counties have achieved and willingness and interest of GoodWorkLabs and Indian companies to collaborate with Kenya and being a part of the growth story. Eunice Kariuki, Director of Marketing, ICT Authority, Kenya, spoke about why Kenya is a great place to be and how the economy and the ICT sector is transforming and growing. We thank Nasscom for facilitating the event, which was great to understand the strengths of two countries and explore ways to work together.

Here are some pictures from the event.

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Vishwas Mudagal, CEO of GoodWorkLabs, addressing the Kenyan ICT delegation.

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Andrew Lewela, Project Manager, Kenya ICT, addressing the event.

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Vishwas Mudagal with Eunice Kariuki, Director of Kenya ICT Authority

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Vishwas Mudagal with Andrew Lewela

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Hellen Kirui, Market Development, Kenya ICT presented the exquisite Kenyan Coffee to GoodWorkLabs. Thank you for the great coffee!

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