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IITian CEO struggled to afford Bengaluru rent despite raising ₹120 crore
Harsh Pokharna, CEO and co-founder of OkCredit, says he was “broke” and living paycheck to paycheck in 2019 despite raising ₹120 crore for his startup.
Updated on May 02, 2025 11:03 AM IST
Indian techie rants about job rejection, labelled ‘misogynist’ by recruiter
A social media dispute erupted between techies Ravi Thakur and Pratham Grover over a job application.
Updated on Apr 29, 2025 03:31 PM IST
Man starts startup in Japan instead of India, cites ‘plight of Indian founders’
An Indian founder who went to Japan as a neuroscience research student shared why he chose the country to launch his startup instead of his home country.
Published on Apr 23, 2025 05:30 AM IST
Masters' Union celebrates 5 startups featured on Shark Tank India this season
Notable startups include Project Clay, a mentorship platform, and HiveSchool, a sales training provider, reflecting the institution's innovative learning model.
Published on Apr 22, 2025 07:45 PM IST
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Zepto CEO says his 2024 post on work-life balance was a 'stupid idea'
Aadit Palicha, CEO of Zepto, now considers his old post on work-life balance a ‘stupid idea’.
Updated on Apr 21, 2025 02:02 PM IST
Zepto CEO praises India’s talent: 'We interviewed American engineers but…'
Aadit Palicha, CEO of Zepto, praised the strong talent base in India, counting it as a major advantage in his entrepreneurial journey.
Updated on Apr 22, 2025 07:04 AM IST
In start-up world, quiet isn’t necessarily dull
India's startup scene matures as $3 billion flows in, yet no new unicorns emerge. Instead, big acquisitions signal a cautious, selective investment climate.
Updated on Apr 18, 2025 05:12 PM IST
Chandrababu Naidu sparks Bengaluru vs Hyderabad debate again, says Hyd now tops
Naidu's remarks on Hyderabad's growth spark mixed reactions, highlighting Bengaluru's decline.
Updated on Apr 16, 2025 10:19 AM IST
Indian vs US startup founders: Engineer shares stark differences in viral post
A software engineer's candid comparison between Indian and American startup founders sparks intense debate on Reddit.
Updated on Apr 13, 2025 04:23 PM IST
Simran Singh
Indian startup Ziroh develops system to run AI models without expensive chips
Ziroh Labs said it can optimize leading AI models to run on personal computers.
Published on Apr 10, 2025 04:10 PM IST
Byju's subsidiary sues Byju Raveendran, executives for alleged $533 mn theft
Byju's Alpha Inc is a US-based special purpose financing vehicle established in 2021 to receive a $1.5 billion term loan. It now alleges a $533 million theft.
Published on Apr 10, 2025 03:23 PM IST
Harsh Goenka backs 70-90 hour work week, Piyush Goyal: ‘Not glorifying burnout’
Harsh Goenka has supported Union Minister Piyush Goyal on his remarks on Indian startup ecosystem and said that India needs to “build with ambition”.
Updated on Apr 07, 2025 12:38 PM IST
Aman Gupta backs Piyush Goyal's call for Indian startups to pursue deep tech
Aman Gupta's support comes as some startup founders push back against Goyal’s criticism of ventures focused on food delivery and luxury consumer products.
Updated on Apr 07, 2025 04:19 AM IST
Piyush Goyal blames Congress for startup row: 'Manufacturing controversy'
Goyal asked the Indian startup community to shift their focus from grocery delivery to high tech sector like semiconductor, machine learning, robotics, and AI
Published on Apr 04, 2025 09:38 PM IST
Ashneer on Piyush Goyal's remark: ‘Change discourse from history to science’
Piyush Goyal had urged the startup community in India to shift their focus from grocery delivery and ice cream making to the high-tech sector.
Updated on Apr 04, 2025 05:56 PM IST
Indian startups should focus on tech, not groceries, ice creams: Piyush Goyal
Piyush Goyal, at Startup Mahakumbh 2025, said that luxury consumer brands created by the children of billionaires aren't to be mistaken for real startups.
Published on Apr 04, 2025 10:04 AM IST
‘Are we going to be happy being delivery boys?’: Piyush Goyal on India’s startup
Union Minister Piyush Goyal criticised India's startup ecosystem for focusing on gig jobs instead of deep-tech innovation.
Updated on Apr 03, 2025 09:11 PM IST
Simran Singh
How to register and participate in Startup Mahakumbh 2025 | Full details here
Some of the highlights include the Startup MahaRathi Challenge, theme-based pavilions, masterclasses, investor roundtables, and networking opportunities.
Published on Apr 03, 2025 03:14 PM IST
Indian-origin founder sold his startup for nearly $1 billion, now has no income
Vinay Hiremath, co-founder of Loom, sold his startup for nearly $1 billion and now seeks internships in engineering.
Published on Mar 26, 2025 03:07 PM IST
MIT-WPU to host ‘HackMIT-WPU 2025’ from March 26
The event will be judged by renowned professionals from the corporate world, successful startup founders, and MIT-WPU alumni
Published on Mar 25, 2025 05:54 AM IST
Bengaluru founder stunned as pilot recognises his startup in mid-flight chat
A Bengaluru founder met a pilot mid-flight who surprisingly knew about his work.
Published on Mar 23, 2025 01:45 PM IST
CRED founder Kunal Shah urges Bengaluru startups to embrace AI
CRED founder Kunal Shah highlighted Bengaluru startups’ AI adoption. His post sparked discussions on India's AI readiness and tech future.
Published on Mar 14, 2025 02:17 PM IST
Ritesh Agarwal reveals he still cleans washrooms in his hotels: ‘Role-modelling’
The OYO CEO said fear, embarrassment, pride and arrogance are the biggest enemies of entrepreneurial success.
Published on Mar 02, 2025 06:16 PM IST
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₹30 crore funding for startups: DPIIT launches Startup Maha Rathi challenge
The government's initiative is aimed at empowering Indian startups through every nook and corner of India with funding, mentorship and strategic guidance.
Published on Mar 02, 2025 01:33 PM IST
Indian-origin founder skips traditional hiring as ₹40 LPA tech job goes viral
An Indian-origin founder's ₹40 LPA Bengaluru tech job grabbed the internet's attention after he revealed his company hires based on skills.
Updated on Feb 28, 2025 03:21 PM IST
Why an AI startup by Indian founders has sparked global outrage
Optifye.ai, co-founded by Indian-origin entrepreneurs Vivaan Baid and Kushal Mohta, uses computer vision technology to track workers on assembly lines
Updated on Feb 27, 2025 09:31 AM IST
Startup employee claims he was fired within 20 days for taking tea breaks
A man claimed he was abruptly fired from a Gurugram startup after his employer took issue with his attitude, socialising habits, and even leaving work on time.
Published on Feb 25, 2025 12:42 PM IST
Simran Singh
Bengaluru CEO compares startup funding to dating after $3M seed investment
A Bengaluru CEO's viral post compared startup funding to dating, saying VCs ignored them for years but flooded in once they thrived.
Published on Feb 22, 2025 12:53 PM IST
How to build a successful brand? Mamaearth's Ghazal Alagh says find an 'enemy'
Mamaearth's Ghazal Alagh said every successful brand has an 'enemy'—a system or mindset.
Updated on Feb 19, 2025 08:28 AM IST
'No office, made plan on floor': Founder of India's first unicorn shares story
Naveen Tewari recounted the beginnings of InMobi, highlighting the importance of taking action despite limited resources.
Updated on Feb 12, 2025 04:57 PM IST