Freelancers in Manjeri do not have to leave for a metro to find clients. See how a small Kerala town and a coworking campus fit their work life, and where the limits are.
The Freelancers and Gig Workers Growing Around Silicon Jeri in Manjeri
Freelancers in Manjeri do not have to leave for a metro to find clients. See how a small Kerala town and a coworking campus fit their work life, and where the limits are.
The Families Who Moved to Manjeri Because One Person Took a Job Tied to Silicon Jeri
One job offer, one whole family relocating. Here is what moving to Manjeri for work tied to Silicon Jeri really means for a household.
Why Some Startups Leave Silicon Jeri After a Year, and What That Says About the Model
Some startups outgrow Silicon Jeri and move on. Here is an honest look at why, and what it says about how early this ecosystem still is.
The CAs, Lawyers, and IT Vendors Now Building a Side Economy Around Silicon Jeri Startups
A specialized side economy of local CAs, lawyers, and IT vendors is quietly forming around Silicon Jeri startups. Here is what that looks like.
The Personal Cost Founders Don’t Talk About: Building a Startup From a Small Kerala Town
Building a startup from a small town has a cost founders rarely discuss out loud. Here is an honest look at what it actually costs, and how founders cope.
The Non-Engineers Building Silicon Jeri: Designers, Marketers, and Community Builders
A tech hub needs more than coders. Here are the designers, marketers, and community builders quietly keeping Silicon Jeri running.
Before ZilCubator: How Weekend Meetups Built Manjeri’s First Founder Network
Before there was an accelerator, there were weekend meetups. Here is how informal gatherings built Manjeri’s first real founder network.
The Courier Delays and Hardware Runs: What Running a Startup From a Small Town Actually Requires
Courier delays and hardware runs are part of running a startup from a small town. Here is how Manjeri founders plan around it.
Why Silicon Jeri Bet on Manjeri’s Highway and Airport Access, Not Just Cheap Rent
Cheap rent is everywhere. Good roads and a nearby airport are not. Here is why that mattered more for Silicon Jeri.
The Freelancers Who Never Planned to Stay in Manjeri, and Why They Did
They came to Manjeri for a weekend, a wedding, a break. Some of them never left. Here is why.