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I landed an easy job at Amazon after years of hard work. I felt deeply guilty until I realized it could be a strategic move.
- Kristi Coulter, reflecting on her time at Amazon, shares her experience of landing an unexpectedly easy role after years of hard work. Initially wracked with guilt for coasting, she soon realized that the slower pace allowed her to excel and maintain a better work-life balance.
- With support from a former VP, she embraced this new phase, discovering that coasting doesn't equate to disengagement. Instead, it fostered her confidence and effectiveness.
- Ultimately, she used this period to hone her strengths and prepare for her next challenge, proving that a calmer approach can lead to greater success.
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Slice raises $8.5 million from founder Rajan Bajaj
- Fintech unicorn Slice has raised $8.53 million from its founder and CEO Rajan Bajaj through the issuance of partly paid-up shares.
- Slice previously raised Rs 300 crore in debt funding led by Taneja Family Trust, Anju Family Personal Trust, UK2 Family Trust, and MN Family Trust.
- Slice offers prepaid accounts, UPI payments, and consumer credit, and recently expanded into buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) services.
- Slice reported operating revenue of Rs 846.7 crore for fiscal year 2023, but its net loss widened to Rs 405.7 crore.
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OpenAI’s Swarm—The Missing Piece of the AI Agent Puzzle
- OpenAI introduces Swarm, a new approach for creating and deploying multi-agent AI systems.
- Swarm simplifies the process of creating and managing multiple AI agents that can work together seamlessly.
- It is an open-source and community-driven initiative, not an official OpenAI product.
- Swarm has the potential to revolutionize task distribution and execution in various industries.
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ISN
Full-stack gut wellness brand Lifechart raises $500,000 in funding led by Prajay Advisors LLP
- Lifechart, a full-stack gut wellness brand, has raised $500,000 in funding.
- The funding round was led by Prajay Advisors LLP and included various other investors.
- The investment will be used to enhance AI-driven diagnostic capabilities, launch new solutions, and target tier-1 cities.
- Lifechart plans to open gut wellness clinics and supermarkets, hire more doctors, and raise additional funding.
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HinduBusinessLine
After delivery in 10 min, Blinkit promises returns in 10 min
- Blinkit, a quick commerce platform, introduces 'Easy Returns' initiative to address size-related concerns in fashion retail.
- The service, initially tested in Delhi NCR, is now available in Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Pune.
- Users are optimistic about the impact of this feature on online fashion shopping behavior.
- This move expands Blinkit's core promise of 10-minute deliveries to the post-purchase experience.
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The Trillion Message Kafka Setup at Walmart
- Walmart's engineering team tackled the challenges of scaling Kafka to process trillions of messages daily by developing a custom Message Proxy Service (MPS).
- This proxy decouples Kafka message consumption from its partition-based model, improving scalability and reducing consumer rebalancing issues. MPS processes messages in real-time using HTTP/REST, ensuring reliability and cost-efficiency.
- It handles challenges like poison pill messages and offset management with a robust architecture featuring reader threads, bounded queues, and dead letter handling. This innovation helps Walmart maintain 99.99% availability for critical systems, demonstrating how enterprise-scale businesses can overcome Kafka's limitations.
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Meta fires staff for ‘using free meal vouchers to buy household goods’
- Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, has reportedly fired about 24 staff at its Los Angeles offices for misusing their $25 meal credits.
- Employees were found to have used the meal credits to buy household goods and groceries, including toothpaste and tea.
- One employee on a $400,000 salary admitted the breach and was subsequently fired.
- Some employees who had occasionally broken the rules were reprimanded but retained their jobs.
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Startup Pedia
‘This Tremendous Growth of the Digital Economy in India...,’ Mastercard Global CEO Sees Huge Scope
- Mastercard's Global CEO, Michael Miebach, sees huge scope for the digital economy in India.
- Mastercard is doubling down on its commitment to India's tech ecosystem by focusing on expanding credit access, commercial payments, and cybersecurity.
- Mastercard has recently established its largest global facility in Pune as part of its expansion plans in India.
- The company is investing in innovative payment solutions, such as biometric authentication and tokenization, to enhance security and convenience in e-commerce transactions.
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TechBullion
Important Factors to Keep in Mind while creating an E-commerce App
- Creating an ecommerce app can help manage a startup or a business.
- Factors to consider when fabricating an ecommerce mobile application include platform selection, market research, data security, and user interface design.
- Choosing a suitable mobile app development platform is vital for engaging users and customers.
- Protecting confidential data and complying with government regulations helps to build credibility and increase online visibility.
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Yourstory
Former OKX CEO Jay Hao joins Indian blockchain startup CIFDAQ as co-founder
- Former OKX CEO, Jay Hao, has joined CIFDAQ, an Indian blockchain startup, as co-founder and global COO.
- CIFDAQ plans to launch a centralised crypto exchange and a wallet next month, prioritizing robust safety measures and high cybersecurity.
- Hao emphasizes the importance of user trust and a frugal approach for long-term profitability.
- CIFDAQ's growth strategy includes acquiring licenses from various jurisdictions and integrating gaming as a key part of their blockchain ecosystem.
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TechCrunch
Zepto eyes $100M from Indian offices in third funding in 6 months
- Indian quick commerce startup Zepto is in talks to raise $100 million in new investment, its third funding in the last six months.
- The Mumbai-based startup plans to raise funds from Indian family offices and high net worth individuals.
- The new investment values Zepto at a post-money valuation of $5 billion.
- Zepto is planning to go public next year and aims to bring more Indian investors on board before its IPO.
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HinduBusinessLine
Walmart expands sourcing of Indian food and snacks brands for the US market
- Walmart is expanding sourcing of Indian food and snack products for the US market.
- The company will offer products from a diverse range of suppliers including Britannia, Bikano, VAHDAM, Jayanti Spices, and HyFun.
- The product lineup includes premium tea, ready-to-eat and frozen foods, traditional snacks, spices, and festive packs.
- Walmart aims to increase exports from India to $10 billion per year by 2027 and bring a taste of India's culture and traditions to its US customers.
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VIE Stories
Aditya Birla Digital Fashion invests Rs 75 crore in Virat Kohli-backed Wrogn
- Aditya Birla Digital Fashion Ventures Ltd., a subsidiary of Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd., has invested Rs 75 crore in men's apparel business Wrogn.
- The investment aims to expand Aditya Birla Digital Fashion's portfolio of digital-first brands.
- Wrogn, co-founded by Virat Kohli, offers casual clothing, footwear, and accessories for men aged 18-30.
- The brand operates through both online and offline retail channels.
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Why Noel Tata Can't Become Chairman Of Tata Trusts And Tata Sons Together
- Noel Tata cannot hold the Chairman seat at Tata Trusts and Tata Sons together.
- Ratan Tata had established a clear separation of Ownership and Operations of Tata Sons as Chairman of Tata Trusts.
- An amendment was proposed to Article 118 to ensure that the Chairman of the Trusts cannot concurrently be the Chairman of Tata Sons.
- The appointment of the Chairman of Tata Sons is governed by a selection committee nominated by the Trusts.
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TechRound
Uber CEO Wants To Partner With Musk For Robotaxis
- Uber's CEO, Dara Khosrowshahi, expresses interest in partnering with Tesla's robotaxis.
- Khosrowshahi suggests three possibilities: compete with Tesla, partner with them, or a mix of both.
- Uber's existing partnerships with Waymo and Cruise provide an advantage to adapt to changing conditions.
- Uber is open to collaboration with competitors like Tesla and is prepared to respond if they choose to compete.
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