Open Stash Org

www.openstash.org

Openstash = Open startups-ashram, an organization.

Stash being short for "startup ashram". But the word "Stash" also means stuff hidden or kept in a secret place just like our startup ideas. We are possessive about our startup ideas, fear that it might be stolen and so we hide it within revealing only to a select few. But this seed of an idea needs several other good conditions like a fertile soil , water & sunlight to grow and be useful. Thus seeds must spread wide and far till they succeed in finding favorable conditions.

"Open startup" is an idea borrowed from selfless service. Lets startup to serve people, for the betterment of society and for our own sake. To put our ideas out in the open for anyone to nurture them, we must let go of our ego, let go of the desire for fruits and the desire for  fame. Also these desires are one of the prime reasons for one's misery, let go and be free.

Startup Ashram - A place where innovative selfless service is valued more than rituals, bhajans or pooja's. An ashram - providing free food & shelter, for those aligned with its vision and implementing it.
Anyone should be able to work on anything they like.

How do we fund such an organization ? Through honest pricing philosophy of our services/products.
Startup ashram will churn out companies whose service/products will be priced according to the "honest pricing" based on true seva concept discussed in the earlier post.

The ashram will follow strict dinacharya. Most of the time ashramites will either study/research or work on a startup idea of their choice. Facilities for meditation, yoga and simple sports shall be available. A Vipassana center nearby would be ideal as this ashram can benefit by attracting people from the center.

Openstash will launch soon with posts containing my startup ideas. Some of which are crazy ideas, some social startup ideas and some just lame ideas. Putting my treasured thoughts out in the open I wish to encourage others like me to post their ideas too. The community's greed lies in watching the idea take shape in the real world and helping people but not in taking credit or enjoying its fruits.