Bart Eshwar, Author at OfficeChai

Flipkart’s Punit Soni Alleges That Rivals Are Paying People To Badmouth Them Online

September 11, 2015 Bart Eshwar

Flipkart is dealing with a bit of a PR crisis of late. Back when it launched in 2007, the internet was inundated with reviews that gushed about its customer service, its superfast deliveries, and how it brought the world of retail to our doorsteps. People were unanimous in their appreciation for the company, and Flipkart grew by leaps and bounds, becoming the $16 billion behemoth it is today.
But Flipkart Chief Product Officer Punit Soni seems to believe that there’s more to these threads than meets the eye.

Rahul Yadav Is Hiring “Elite Gamers” For His New Startup

September 10, 2015 Bart Eshwar

If you thought all those hours playing CS or DOTA in college were a waste, think again. They might just land you a role at Rahul Yadav’s new startup.

Yadav, whose new venture is thought be to associated in the data analytics space, has announced a codename for his latest effort: “Intelligent Interfaces (ii)”. According to his facebook update, the new company will combine Artificial Intelligence, Design and Maths to create next-gen Interfaces.

Rahul Yadav To Launch Data Analytics Startup

September 9, 2015September 9, 2015 Bart Eshwar

After his ignominious exit from Housing.com, Rahul Yadav had promised to come back bigger and stronger than before. He’d claimed that his startup would be 10x bigger than housing, and perhaps bigger than “all Indian internet companies put together.” He’s finally revealed what his grand plans are.

India’s Startup Ecosystem Shallow: Flipkart’s Punit Soni

September 8, 2015September 9, 2015 Bart Eshwar

Punit’s move back to India enables him to have a fascinating perspective into India’s startup journey. Having left India when there was no startup scene here to speak of, and having seen Silicon Valley’s tech scene first hand, when he speaks about India, you listen.

And he’s just predicted a correction in the Indian startup market.

Oyo Rooms Unveils New Logo

September 8, 2015September 9, 2015 Bart Eshwar

It’s the season of logo changes. After Google surprised industry watchers and consumers alike with its sleek new logo, and Verizon unveiled theirs after their acquisition of AOL, it’s time for a firm closer home to come up with a new brand identity. Oyo Rooms, the 3 year old budget booking app, has come up with a new logo.

Zomato Raises $60m From Temasek Holdings, Vy Capital

September 7, 2015September 8, 2015 Bart Eshwar

Zomato has raised $60m in a fresh round of funding led by Temasek Holdings. Temasek Holdings is an investment company owned by the Government of Singapore. Incorporated in 1974, Temasek owns and manages a net portfolio of S$266 billion, mainly in Singapore and Asia. Existing investor Vy Capital also participated in this round.

Baba Ramdev To Launch His Own Brand Of Atta Noodles

September 7, 2015September 7, 2015 Bart Eshwar

While Nestle is battling with the authorities to reinstate its much-loved noodle brand on Indian shelves, Baba Ramdev has spotted an opportunity. He’s swooping into the market with his own alternative to Maggi, Atta Noodles.

Flipkart Disables Certain Products From Its Website In A Bid To Get Customers On Its App

September 6, 2015September 9, 2015 Bart Eshwar

While latest reports suggest that Flipkart has backed down from its plan of shutting down its website, it’s still coming up with other ways to make people switch to the app. The newest method to force users to go mobile seems to be app-only products.

Meet Arjun Kamath, The Photographer Behind The Stunning “Coming Out” Photo Story

September 5, 2015September 5, 2015 Bart Eshwar

Unless you’ve been living under a rock over the last couple of days, you’ve seen these images that have taken the internet by storm. Provocative and emphatic, they’ve stirred up discussions, drawn adulation, and even brought people to tears. Arjun Kamath is the man behind the project. In an exclusive interview to OfficeChai, he talks about the photo shoot, internet fame, and his love of photography.