Indian Startups x Maslow’s Pyramid Recently, Hon’ble Minister Piyush Goyal urged Indian startups to move beyond “ice-cream delivery” and instead invest in AI, robotics, battery innovation, 3D manufacturing — the kind of ambition that builds long-term national value. 💡 It sparked a thought: What if we mapped India’s startup ecosystem to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs (https://lnkd.in/gZmnPCX3) ? Are we just solving for convenience, or are we climbing toward self-actualization — for individuals and for the nation? 🥗 1. Physiological Needs Startups solving basic access & convenience: • Flipkart, Nykaa, Meesho – Access to essentials • Zepto, Zomato, Swiggy – Instant food/grocery delivery • Ola, Urban Company – Services at your doorstep 🔌 Fulfilling our most basic needs. 🔐 2. Safety Needs Protecting health, wealth & digital security: • Tata 1mg, Acko, OrangeHealth – Health security • Paytm, Zerodha, Paisabazaar – Access to finance 🛡️ From survival to stability. 🤝 3 & 4. Love, Belonging &