Artificial intelligence (AI) is now an integral part of modern business and the segment is promising efficiencies as well as innovation across industries. AI is being seen as a powerful catalyst for growth for India’s booming startup ecosystem. The potential benefits are enticing but integrating AI into a company’s operations comes with complex challenges and […]

World’s wealthiest man and one of the most influential tech entrepreneurs Elon Musk is under fresh scrutiny and it is not for his innovations this time but for his immigration history. A recent Washington Post report alleges that Musk started with his first startup named Zip2 while on a student visa. The story of Musk […]

The Indian startup ecosystem experienced a slowdown in funding this October and the total investments dropped by 25% month-on-month to $1.2 billion. The decline from September’s $1.62 billion is notable as startups across key sectors such as edtech, fintech and e-commerce still managed to attract significant capital. The mixed picture highlights the nuanced position of […]

The housing society management sector in India is gearing up for a significant shift and a leading platform in the niche has lately announced a ₹15 crore investment to fuel expansion across the nation. The move of ADDA is led by co-founder and CEO San Banerjee. ADDA was founded in 2009 and since then has […]

Bengaluru-based digital adoption platform Whatfix has surpassed expectations in its latest financial year and it is a step forward to the strength of India’s SaaS ecosystem. The startup has marked a 49% surge in revenue and the growth has pushed its revenue past the INR 400 crore threshold to INR 425 crore. Whatfix was founded […]

Salva Health took home the crown at the TechCrunch Disrupt Startup Battlefield this year and secured the Disrupt Cup as well as prize money of $100,000 prize. The win highlights power of startup innovation to address global health disparities and particularly that one that is close to home for millions of women in Latin America. […]

Founders of AI startups are at the helm of a transformation and building from the ground up with a distinctly “AI-native” mindset. A recent survey by Costanoa Ventures reveals that they are utilizing multiple foundational models and also adapting to the fast-evolving AI ecosystem with unique strategies for talent as well as product development. More […]

The Indian healthcare system has long strained under the weight of its immense population with its chronic shortages and inequities. A mere 0.7 doctors per 1,000 people reflects a severe shortage compared to the recommendation of World Health Organization that is 2.5 per 1,000. Public healthcare remains affordable but is inaccessible to many due to […]

Digital collaboration platform Miro has announced to lay off around 18% of its workforce and this is to impact a total of 275 employees. The startup was once a shining star in the remote work revolution segment and the latest cutbacks reflect a tough reality for niche software companies that surged during the pandemic. Miro […]

Visitors were lately treated to an unexpected twist in a Diwali Mela in Pune. They were offered laddoos made from mahua, which is basically a plant known for producing alcohol and is integral to India’s tribal culture. Universal Tribes founder Rajat Raghatwan is determined to break the stereotype and highlight deeper cultural and nutritional values […]