14-Yr-Old Rejected $30mn Buyout Offer, Will Grow His Startup
14 year old Taylor Rosenthal came up with the idea of First Aid dispensing vending machines, an idea that could save many lives and help deal with medical emergencies near kids areas. His startup RecMed, which he launched in 2015, has already been generating buzz. He’s raised $100,000 in angel investments and has already rejected a $30 million offer to buy his idea.
Bangalore Metro Stations To Soon Invite Startups To Lease Space
The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation would soon be rolling out tenders seeking leases at the 10+ metro stations in the city. The idea reportedly had been in the works for a while, but was put on the backburner because of a modest number of footfalls at the stations that served a limited route.
Mumbai’s Dabbawalas Are Feeding Leftover Party Food To The Poor
The famous Dabbawallas of Mumbai have stepped in with a unique idea, the Roti Bank. Their aim is to connect exceed food at parties and households and distribute it to the poor and hungry.
How Creatx.io Plans To Help Bloggers Publish Content Faster
Creatx.io is an Indian company that has developed a SaaS solution for publishers that sits on top of their CMSes and aims to provide a superior workflow layer.
New York Law Firm Employs World’s First Robot Lawyer
Prominent New York law firm BakerHostetler has employed the world’s first robot lawyer.
The Old Meets The New: Flipkart Ties Up With Kirana Stores For Deliveries
Flipkart has signed on a network of 700 corner stores across 28 cities as part of its alternative delivery program. As a part of this initiative, the company plans on powering last-mile delivery using personnel at the corner stores in a radius of 500 to 800 metres.
Apple Invests $1 Billion in Didi Chuxing, China’s Biggest Ride-Sharing Service
In an unexpected announcement, tech giant Apple has revealed that it has invested $1 billion in Didi Chuxing (formerly known as Didi Kuaidi), China’s biggest ride-sharing service.
In A Cruel Twist Of Fate, Travis Kalanick’s Girlfriend Now Owns Shares In His Biggest Rival
Travis Kalanick’s girlfriend owns shares in Apple. With Apple’s investment in Didi, her money will essentially fund the Chinese company as it tries to push Uber out of China.
Making Your Workplace a Safe Environment for Your Staff
When you look after a business, you need to make sure it’s as safe as possible. That means having health and safety procedures in place to help make the environment safer for your employees.