Considered non fictional films, documentaries gives us a glimpse into a real life figure or organization. They are educational and a great way to keep you motivated and inspired. Here are five such documentaries every entrepreneur should watch once in their lifetime.
Documentaries every entrepreneur should watch
1) Startup.com (2001)
Directed by Chris Hegedus and Jehane Noujaim, Startup.com is a documentary about a startup called govWorks.com. The documentary follows govWorks.com founders Kaleil Isaza Tuzman and Tom Herman, who raised funds worth $ 60 million for their startup. Despite securing funding of such a large amount, the startup did not succeed or survive. This documentary will give everyone an idea about the mistakes one makes while starting a business and how to avoid them.
2) Jiro Dreams of Sushi (2011)
This Japanese language American documentary follows an 85 year old sushi restaurant owner Sukiyabashi Jiro. This documentary teaches you the importance of hard work and mastering your skills in order to transform your business into a success. The documentary is also a perfect example of how word of mouth marketing is still a great tool behind the success of a business.
3) Something Ventured (2011)
Something Ventured is a documentary about venture capitalists who worked and built big corporations like Apple, Intel, Cisco and others. Featuring famous American venture capitalist like Bill Draper, Arthur Rock, Tom Perkins and Don Valentine, the documentary is full of interviews with capitalists and entrepreneurs of the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. Something Ventured is a perfect documentary to get inside the mind of investors and learn more about what they are looking for in a startup.
4) Steve Jobs: One Last Thing (2011)
The documentary is a closer look inside the life of Apple Inc., co founder and former CEO Steve Jobs. The documentary is full of interviews by people surrounding the legendary CEO and discusses how his style, imagination and work influenced an entire generation. Steve Jobs: One Last Thing also features an exclusive interview with Steve Jobs himself and will surely inspire you to work hard.
5) Print the Legend (2014)
Print the Legend is a documentary focussing on the 3D printing revolution and follows the story of companies like MakerBots and Formlabs. The documentary also discussed the ugly side of running a business by exploring the life of MakerBots founder Bre Pettis, who was willing to sacrifice his friendship in order to turn his company into a success. Print the Legend askes the perfect question about what is most important for a business owner, other than success.
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Tesla has ramped up its India expansion by leasing a 24,565 sq ft warehouse at Lodha Logistics Park in Mumbai’s Kurla West. The five-year lease, registered on May 16, 2025, involves a total rent of over ₹24 crore, starting at ₹37.53 lakh per month with a 5% annual escalation. The facility includes two ground-floor units and 20 parking spots, with rent payments commencing June 1, 2025.
This warehouse will function as a key service center and garage for Tesla’s India operations, excluding bodywork and spray painting. The move supports Tesla’s preparations for its official market debut, expected in late 2025 or early 2026.
Tesla’s India rollout includes offices in Pune, flagship showrooms in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) and Delhi-NCR, and co-working spaces in Mumbai. The new warehouse lease highlights Tesla’s commitment to building a robust infrastructure for sales, service, and delivery of electric vehicles and energy products across India.
While manufacturing plans are not yet confirmed, Tesla is reportedly exploring sites in Maharashtra for a potential assembly unit. The Mumbai warehouse lease marks a significant step in Tesla’s strategy to establish a strong presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing EV markets.
Info Edge (India) Ltd shareholders have overwhelmingly approved an investment of up to ₹1,000 crore in the company’s third venture capital fund, Info Edge Ventures Fund III. The proposal received near-unanimous backing, with 99.9995% of valid votes in favor out of 1,274 participants.
Smartweb Internet Services Ltd, a wholly owned Info Edge subsidiary, will act as sponsor and investment manager for the new fund. This move strengthens Info Edge’s commitment to backing early-stage startups and expanding its footprint in India’s venture capital landscape.
Info Edge has a strong track record as an early investor in leading Indian startups like Zomato and PB Fintech, with combined holdings in these firms valued at ₹31,500 crore ($3.7 billion) as of March 31, 2025.
MeitY Startup Hub (MSH), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, has partnered with fintech leader Razorpay to support the growth of deeptech and emerging tech startups across India, with a special focus on those in Tier II and III cities. Through this collaboration, early-stage startups will gain access to Razorpay’s fintech infrastructure, mentorship, and resources via the Razorpay Rize program.
Startups in areas like AI, blockchain, robotics, and IoT will benefit from streamlined company incorporation support, expert mentorship, product credits, and guidance for applying to global accelerators such as Y Combinator. Selected founders will also join the exclusive Rize Community, connecting with peer networks and attending masterclasses.
MSH CEO Panneerselvam Madanagopal emphasized that this partnership will help founders scale faster by providing vital support in mentorship, capital access, and digital infrastructure. As India’s startup ecosystem surpasses 159,000 DPIIT-recognised startups, this initiative aims to give deeptech entrepreneurs the tools and networks needed to innovate for India and expand globally.