I Left Google To Start Up, It Failed And I’m Raring To Go Again
Inspiring story of a failed up startup in India and the invaluable learnings from it, as shared by the co-founder, who left a job at Google to start up.
Category: Startups
HouseJoy Acquires Laundry Services Startup MyWash
Bangalore-based HouseJoy has acquired laundry services startup MyWash in what represents consolidation in the cluttered home services space. As a part of the deal, the founders of MyWash will receive equity in HouseJoy and along with other team members, will join the HouseJoy team.
Dhiraj Rajaram’s Wife Is The New CEO Of Mu Sigma
In a management reshuffle at Mu Sigma, wife Ambiga Dhiraj has been named CEO in place of husband Dhiraj Rajaram, who becomes the Chairman. Ambiga becomes the first woman CEO of an Indian unicorn.
Uber Has Unveiled A New Logo And The Reaction To It Has Been Rather Cold
Uber, first time in its 6 year run time, has rolled out a new logo and a new branding. The black and white upturned U against a black background, has been replaced with a blue square with many graphic elements in it.
I Worked At An Israeli Startup And Brought Some Insights Back
21 year old Indian girl Payal Lal had an opportunity to intern at an Israeli startup Erated based in Tel Aviv. She recounts her experience at the startup and life in Tel Aviv and draws insights for Indian startups to learn from.
Uber’s Ridesharing Service In Australia Cheaper, Quicker, Safer Than Taxi, Says Report
A study by Deloitte has reported that Uber’s ridesharing service in Australia is delivering benefits to consumers in the form of cheaper, quicker and safer rides as compared to taxi services. The study was commissioned by Uber.
Myntra Plans US Entry As Losses Mount
Myntra, having suffered a fourfold increase in its losses this year in India, is now looking at other lands. It has set up a subsidiary, Myntra Inc, which will help its entry into American markets.
These Indian Startups Had The Most Awesome Hiring Campaigns
You can either post a normal “Looking for a graphic designer for a creative and exciting startup” or you can show it. When job hiring campaigns are so good in themselves they serve more as marketing campaigns for the hiring company, other than getting the right candidates for the opening, it’s only a good thing.
Here’s some of the most creative, saucy and plain clever ads by Indian startups and ad agencies of late.
RoomLion Founder Accuses Housing And Rahul Yadav Of Copying Their 360 Degree Virtual Tours
RoomLion cofounder Ashish Agrawal has accused Housing.com and Rahul Yadav of copying their 360 degree virtual tours product during acquisition discussions in March 2014.