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.
If you think we missed mentioning any other great documentaries every entrepreneur should watch, comment below and let us know.
Meta is developing its first true AR glasses, set to launch in 2027. Before the public release, employees will test the device starting in 2024. The company is also releasing new generations of Ray-Ban smart glasses in 2023 and 2025 with enhanced features like a “viewfinder” display.
Specifications and Features
The AR glasses are expected to feature OLED displays and Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets, offering sophisticated AR and AI capabilities. They will enable users to interact with virtual objects and project high-quality holograms of avatars onto the real world.
Design and Competition
Meta aims for a sleek design, potentially building on its Ray-Ban partnerships. The AR glasses market is competitive, with Apple and Google also investing heavily. Meta seeks to make its AR glasses a game-changer by offering a unique user experience.
Future Plans
In addition to AR glasses, Meta is expanding its VR offerings with new headsets like the Quest 3 and exploring other wearable technologies. The company is focused on reducing costs to make the AR glasses more consumer-friendly by launch.
MobiKwik is venturing into the stock broking sector with the launch of its subsidiary, MobiKwik Securities Broking Private Limited (MSBPL), following approval from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs on March 3, 2025. This move aims to diversify MobiKwik’s offerings beyond its core digital payments services and compete with established players like Zerodha and Groww.
MSBPL will provide a range of brokerage services, including trading in shares, securities, commodities, and derivatives. The subsidiary has an initial capital of Rs 1 lakh, with plans for an additional Rs 2 crore investment to support its operations.
As MobiKwik enters this competitive market, it brings a substantial user base of 172 million and a merchant network of 5 million. Despite recent financial challenges, including a reported loss of Rs 55.2 crore in Q3 FY25, the company aims to leverage its existing infrastructure and user engagement to capture a share of the growing investment technology market, projected to reach $74 billion by 2030.
This strategic expansion aligns with MobiKwik’s broader goals of enhancing its financial service
Nazara Technologies has sold its entire 71.54% stake in Sports Unity Private Limited, the company behind the multiplayer quiz game ‘Qunami’, for INR 7.15 lakh. This divestment, effective March 25, 2025, signifies a strategic shift for Nazara, which had previously acquired a controlling interest in Sports Unity in 2019 for INR 7.5 crore.
The decision to offload the stake comes as Sports Unity has faced financial difficulties, reporting no active business operations and a negative net worth of INR 0.45 crore at the end of FY24. This move aligns with Nazara’s broader strategy to streamline its operations and concentrate on more profitable ventures within the gaming sector.
This sale follows Nazara’s recent divestment of a 94.85% stake in another subsidiary, Open Play, to Moonshine Technologies for INR 104.33 crore. Despite reporting record quarterly revenue of INR 544.7 crore in Q3 FY25, Nazara experienced a 53.5% decline in net profit year-over-year.
Nazara continues to focus on enhancing its portfolio through strategic acquisitions and investments in high-potential gaming platforms while navigating the competitive landscape of the gaming industry.