What is ‘Shadow a Startup’?
You have an idea, you believe in it and someday you decide to build it. That’s
how simply it all starts. A startup. But we all know what happens after that. It
falls apart, and how! So while it may sound all hunky dory- an act of courage, a
risk taking ability- when the dust settles, you are all on your own to clean up a
mess which by the way, is much bigger than your dream. So what we have for
you is an opportunity. An opportunity for you to shadow, like literally shadow a
startup that has all possible drama that you hope to see and experience before
you actually start one up. Like other startups this one too has technology- the
most cliched thing in any startup today, creativity- stemming from sleepy eyes
and power naps, energy- which defies human biology and a belief that is never
shaken; well almost never. Basically ‘Shadow a startup' is your turn to experience
reality, uncertainty and impossibility all at once, here at Reading Right and garner
an unprecedented journey of transformation!
Before you wonder, What is Reading Right?
Here’s introducing, Reading Right- an ed-tech startup that conducts research-
based/critical news learning programs and is India’s first organisation in the field
of explanatory journalism. In a world of media illiteracy, the value add from news
learning has lost its meaning and implication while we are here to change it. Our
objective is not just to see that the masses read news articles but it is to ensure
that they read quality content about the world and leverage it to build solutions
to complex problems across all realms. We intend to culminate the education
commenced by institutions. We believe and quite strongly that a whole new
relevant system of education can be carved from news articles across platforms.
Just like the traditional curriculum the news curriculum too seeks formal help in
selecting, understanding & utilising the reading material; And we are here to
provide precisely that- only in a manner that is way more:
✓ Faster- with crisp, to the point explanations & information to be learnt
within minutes.
✓ Relatable- with the support of animated infographic videos for every piece
of content explained in writing.
✓ Understandable- With explanations from those who actually understand.
✓ Accessible-with the use of a clean, easy to access app.
✓ Engaging- With games that enable slipping into real world job roles.
Website: www.readingright.in
So now, what next?
Its time for you to apply for the coolest cohort in India. Oh no no, no extra
adjectives used there. You will know just why in a few seconds.
This program is a first of its kind program spread over a period of 6 months
where the top colleges in the country from all possible domains (yes you ‘read it
right’) come together to put forward their smartest minds and go-getters to live
and experience a dream while shaping their own. We extend the invitation to only
the top institutions in commerce, law, policy, arts, science, business, medical, etc
to apply and compete their way in and along.
Over a period of a life changing 6 months you will be networking and performing
tasks just like the core team of an early stage startup. With a flexibility to
endeavour, an authority to lead and trust to deliver you will be undertaking tasks
mind-crafted especially for you. At the end of 6 months you will receive a
certificate of completion with all recognitions mentioned in them and an offer
letter to be a part of Reading Right should we find it too hard to let you go.
Needless to say a network and undying fame across top colleges in India will be
our return gift to you. In case you are wondering what is the fame about then let
us spell it out for you- It’s a suspense!
What do you need to make it to the cohort?
➢ First up you must be ready to roll up your sleeves and get work done. Any
and every work. Impossible can exist either inside or outside of you. If it’s
the former, then don’t bother reading the rest. As for the latter, if you have
the power of possible within you then what ground does any impossibility
have to stand outside of you. While all this sounds empowering, remember
excellent execution is the real game changer.
➢ Second, you must prove to us that you are incredibly smart and intelligent.
Tell us all about- Your educational qualifications along with academic
achievements; your knowledge garnered over the years by reading beyond
your syllabus (not just fiction); Your hunger for learning, reading,
opinionating and analysing.
➢ Third, we seek your ability to communicate efficiently and effectively. Of
course, your oratory skills need bragging here. But besides that we also
want to know if you are sensible & courteous with your communication
because that is going to tell us whether you are leader material.
➢ Fourth, you must have real creative crazies- well what is a leader that
lacks ideation. Mind you, Ideation that counts. You will discard some
hundred ideas before you find what fits but in the end what counts is the
one that hits the nail on its head.
➢ Fifth, tell us about anything else that may help build your case. From what
makes you technically/functionally sound (this could be your deal cracker)
to what is your compelling story.
➢ And Last, be sure to show yourself as a human friendly coolio!
While the above are what we seek in you, we trust you to take this up if and only
if you have the commitment, integrity and will to pursue this endeavour no
matter how unreasonable or uninteresting it gets for you. Its 6 whole months!
you are bound to experience highs and lows. So sign up only if you can!!
What to do in order to apply?
Send us a video about you (we leave you to decide the time limit, and trust us to
judge you on it); you must necessarily feature in the video and speak about what
makes you an ideal fit. Along with the video you must send us your resume and
an essay (PDF format, 500 words) titled “Applying to ‘Shadow a Startup’ is an
important career decision. Critically look at your career to date, the choices you have made,
the key influences behind those choices, your goals for the future and how you expect to benefit
from the Shadow a Startup experience in achieving your goals.”
Deadline for application is 2nd October, 2020, 11:59 pm.
How many hours do you have to work for?
All we can say for now is we will be accommodative with ALL your exams and
submissions. Besides that it’s ‘Shadow a Startup’, what do you expect?
Are you going to have fun?
If you haven’t understood that our product is one of its kind and a classic one
that is about to change the shape of India’s education then either you do not
know about our product (app & its features) or you do not know about it. So find
out about the Reading Right app. But to answer the question for now, fun is an
understatement, you are about to learn how to change the rules of the
game, it doesn’t get any better!
Application video, resume & essay drop at: newsie@readingright.in, with a
subject <Latest Institution you attended or are attending> <latest Degree
name> Shadow a Startup
“Time ticking is certain. The ONLY certain!”
