Naukri vs Startup.
What's actually best for you?
Not another "quit your job" reel. Not another "stay safe" lecture. Just a real framework — built for Indian financial realities — to help you decide on purpose, with your eyes open.
About This Session
No gurus. No hot takes.
Just the actual math.
We're not here to tell you startups are stupid, or that jobs are boring. We're here to make sure that whichever one you pick, you pick it with your eyes open — not because of a LinkedIn post, not because of family pressure, and not because everyone in your friend circle is doing it.
— By the end, you'll have an actual framework. Not a vibe.
Sound Familiar?
You're not the only one stuck on this.
The Comparison Trap
Rohan, 24 — Second job, IT services
He scrolls past a founder's "We just crossed ₹1 crore ARR" post on LinkedIn three nights in a row. By the fourth night, he's drafting a resignation email — not because he has an idea, but because he's tired of feeling behind.
That's not a startup decision. That's a comparison problem.
The Slow Build
Priya — Mid-size IT company, year one
Her first 18 months were unglamorous — shadowing seniors, sitting through process trainings she found tedious. Two years in, she could independently scope, estimate, and deliver an entire client project — a skill she didn't notice being built.
That's what structured environments are actually for.
If either of those felt a little too close to home — this session was built for you.
The Numbers Nobody Puts in the Caption
India's startup story, minus the highlight reel.
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DPIIT-recognised startups in India, early 2026
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Of Indian startups fail within five years
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Indian startup shutdowns, 2023–2025
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Collateral-free loans now backed by the Credit Guarantee Scheme
Sources: DPIIT, Institute of Business Value / Oxford Economics study, Government startup scheme data — discussed in full during the session.
Inside the 75 Minutes
Six modules. Zero fluff.
Every module ends with a "Try This" — something you actually do in the session, not homework you'll forget.
8 min
🤔 The Question You're Actually Asking
Why "should I start a startup" is usually the wrong question — and the real base rate behind India's founder boom.
12 min
💼 What a Naukri Really Gives You
CTC vs in-hand, structured mentorship, the appraisal grind — and why stagnation, not failure, is a job's real risk.
15 min
⚠️ What Starting Up Really Costs You
The funding winter, the social cost layer specific to India, and the real reason 4 in 10 startups fail.
12 min
🚀 What It Gives You — If You Get It Right
0-to-1 learning, what equity actually means, and the government support that's real and usable right now.
15 min
📋 The 5 Questions That Actually Decide This
A live scorecard you fill out in the room — runway, dependents, validation, risk appetite, and timing.
13 min
🧭 If You're Going to Try It — Do It Smart
The "moonlighting runway," how to talk to risk-averse parents with a plan, and setting your walk-away point in advance.
The Takeaway You Keep
The 5-Question Scorecard
There's no passing score. It's a conversation starter — with yourself, and with your family.
🔒 Revealed live in the session
Register free to unlock the full scorecard
Track Record
What Past Workshop Attendees Said
Pulled back the curtain on internship scams and fake paid roles, and the red flags to watch for. Paired with a 1:1 LinkedIn review that was genuinely useful, not generic.
Amrita Singh
Uttar Pradesh · Internship Intelligence
Challenged the idea that grades alone decide your career and showed how to actually spot a fake internship versus a real one. Helped me approach decisions with more clarity.
Ishita Singh
Haryana · Internship Intelligence
Clear, practical, and well-structured — every concept tied back to something real. Walked away knowing how to actually highlight achievements instead of just listing them.
Harish B.
Tamil Nadu · EasyResume Workshop
Finally got clarity on what to leave out of a resume, not just what to add. The session was engaging enough that it changed how I think about presenting myself.
Kathira
Karnataka · EasyResume Workshop
Real names, real states — from past Nerida workshop attendees. No scripted testimonials.
The Details
Everything you need to show up.
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Date
July 12, 2026
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Time
3:00 PM onwards, IST
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Platform
Live on Google Meet
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Cost
Free to attend
Bonus: 1:1 Q&A with the speaker
Bring your actual numbers, your actual situation. This isn't a generic Q&A box — you get real airtime.
Registrations are open exclusively on Unstop. Seats are limited to keep the 1:1 Q&A meaningful.
Before You Go
Naukri vs startup was never the real choice. The real choice is whether you decide with a clear head and a real plan — or a feeling and a deadline you made up under pressure.
Whichever one you pick — pick it on purpose. That's the whole workshop.
Questions
Before you register
July 12, 2026 · 3:00 PM IST · Google Meet
Decide on purpose.
Not on a deadline you made up.
Free to attend. 1:1 Q&A included. Seats are limited — registrations open now on Unstop.
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LIVE · Jul 12 · 3PM IST · Free