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.
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.
Foodpanda Dispels Rumours Of Sale, Still Bullish On India
Not willing to take the alleged reports of it shutting down and being on sale with no buyers, lying down, Foodpanda has finally spoken up. The restaurant aggregator and logistics startup, claims that the company will be profitable in the next 3 years.
The Fake Sundar Pichai’s On The Internet Are Hilarious
Someone has created a page for Sundar Pichai, the new CEO of Google, on Facebook, impostering to be him. While the real Sundar Pichai is busy changing the world, providing free wifi, or generally minding his 550billion valued company, the fake Sundar Pichai is dispensing world wisdom on this page with 66,000 fans. The page surprisingly includes hundreds of Googlers themselves..
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.
Alphabet Surpasses Apple To Become The Most Valuable Company In The World
There’s been a major shift in the world of technology. Apple, which has been been the most valuable company in the world since 2010, has been dethroned. Alphabet smashed Wall Street estimates in its earning calls today, following which its stock rose 9% and was trading at a high of $770. That translates into a market capitalization of $570 billion, eclipsing Apple’s current market cap of about $535 billion.
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.