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For The Startups, It's An Eccentric Mumbai

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Here's a bitter pill first; the country's financial capital is a "hard" city to live in because of infrastructure woes coupled with high cost of living. The city is losing out to others because of its lack of ability to build communities, which deters talent consisting of technologists who want to have a better place for their kids to grow in which is also cheaper. Though the megapolis, home to 20 unicorns or startups valued at over USD 1 billion each, offers a lot of advantages, we need to address the city's impending challenges to make sure it stays relevant.

Besides Technology, this Maratha land is driven by the organizations operating in fintech and enterprise tech spaces. The city not only houses the world's biggest entertainment industry residing in its heart but also has multiple legacy businesses, conglomerates and financial institutions running their operations here. Nonetheless, that did not stop startups to grow, flourish and excel.

The needs of professionals today are simple and limited. One needs high-speed internet, electricity, and the basic amenity of thoughtfully designed furniture. When these are in place, any space can suffice as a workplace. The better ones cater to the mind and comfort. The workers can meet up for brainstorming sessions and discussions with teammates around a conference table or work independently.

Noise-cancellation headphones are also available for functioning undisturbed and help focus on the task. One significant advantage of workspaces in Mumbai, the employees can easily avoid the traffic during peak hours. Mumbai has been standing out when it comes to workspaces. This edition is bringing together some of the most eccentric organizations with highly talked about and fulfilling workplaces.