Corporate Governance in Indian Startups by Gladstone Samuel

Description

” Corporate Governance in Indian Startups: Navigating Compliance and Growth is a focused examination of the governance challenges faced by Indian startups in their pursuit of scale and sustainability. This book critically analyzes the intersection of regulatory compliance, boardroom dynamics, ethical leadership, and stakeholder expectations in the startup environment.
Through structured frameworks, regulatory analysis, and examples from real-life ventures, the book empowers readers to understand:

Why governance matters even at seed stage-

• How to build boards that add value, not just credibility
  The compliance journey—from incorporation to IPO or exit
  How to balance founder control with investor confidence

A practical guide for those committed to building lasting companies with strong foundations.”

About the author

“Gladstone Leslie Samuel is a seasoned industry professional with over 35 years of experience in the chemical process industries and research and development. With a strong foundation in engineering, project management, and strategic communication, he has led numerous cross-functional initiatives in ESG, innovation, stakeholder engagement, and digital transformation.
He is a a registered Independent Director with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India. And a certified Project Management Professional (PMP®) .His expertise spans board advisory, compliance frameworks, corporate governance practices, and leadership mentoring for emerging enterprises and academic institutions.

Gladstone has actively contributed to shaping governance standards in startups and mid-sized enterprises by guiding them through board formation, ESG integration, risk mitigation, and ethical leadership. He has also been instrumental in building operational resilience and culture-driven performance systems within organizations.

A strong advocate for responsible governance, he mentors professionals and startup founders at institutions such as Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Amity University, and CIT Coimbatore. His consulting engagements include roles with private companies, academic boards, and leadership teams working to align growth with compliance.

This book reflects his commitment to helping founders and boards embed governance from the ground up, ensuring that Indian startups scale with both ambition and integrity.”