Monday, 9 February, 2026
Homegrown Startup Founders Outperform Returnee Tech Talent in India

A new study indicates that homegrown startup founders are outperforming "returnee" tech talent who moved back from abroad. While Western-educated entrepreneurs once dominated the ecosystem, local founders are now achieving higher success rates due to their deep understanding of Indian market nuances and consumer behavior. This shift highlights a maturing domestic landscape where local context and grassroots innovation are proving more valuable than international experience.
Read full story at Economic Times