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Ex-Ola CBO Sidharth Shakdher Joins Paytm As Senior VP & CMO
- Former Ola CBO Sidharth Shakdher has joined Paytm as Senior VP & CMO.
- In his new role, Shakdher will work with Paytm founder and CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma to scale up the business.
- Shakdher led Ola Consumer's growth, revenue, and marketing feature during his time at the company.
- This appointment comes after Paytm reported a consolidated profit after tax of INR 930 Cr in Q2 FY25.
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HR tech SaaS firm Darwinbox reports 58% jump in revenue to Rs 392 crore in FY24
- Darwinbox, an HRTech Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) firm, reported a 58% year-on-year (YoY) increase in revenue for FY24, reaching Rs 392 crore.
- The significant growth is attributed to international expansion and integration of AI-powered tools into the product offerings.
- The company expanded operations into North America, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East, contributing over 50% of new annual recurring revenue (ARR) in FY24.
- Despite strong revenue growth, Darwinbox has not yet turned profitable, focusing on long-term growth and financial stability to support R&D and global expansion.
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DuckDuckGo will be making more early-stage investments in privacy-focused startups
- DuckDuckGo is actively seeking investments in privacy-focused startups.
- The company is flexible on deal structures and willing to co-invest with others.
- DuckDuckGo has previously invested in six startups, including You.com and Removaly.
- The company aims to support organizations that align with its privacy goals.
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 Side Events schedule: Mercury, Jetro, Enterprise Ireland, and more to host
- TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 is set to feature Side Events hosted by innovative companies throughout San Francisco from October 26th to November 1st.
- Events include running and workout groups, informative sessions on how to leverage vested stock units and other investment options, and a pitching and networking event featuring Irish tech startups.
- Other events will focus on AI solutions, startup and VC mixers, panel discussions on the future of technology, and sustainability-focused beekeeping classes on using AI technologies.
- Events will be held at various venues and are open to the public unless noted otherwise.
- Attendees must register for each event they wish to attend, as they are solely operated by the organizers.
- Events like running clubs and wellness sessions will offer more relaxed networking opportunities, while pitch nights and AI hackathons may provide more targeted business-related activities.
- Some events will be open only to ages 21 and above, while others have no age limits but may require minimum ages for maximum participation.
- Panel events include discussions on renewable energy, and various AIs and their applications in the business world.
- Other events center around the challenge of founding and making it in the tech industry and how to approach investing with one's own stock holdings.
- Fireside chats with prominent business leaders and founders will also be available to attendees, as well as opportunities for investors and startups to network one on one.
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 full Breakout Session agenda
- TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 is a three-day event with interactive sessions in San Francisco from October 28-30.
- The Breakout Session Agenda includes discussions on AI, high-growth tech, funding landscape for women, deep tech in winter, and more.
- The Future of High-Growth Tech discussion will explore how AI and other emerging technologies are driving new growth.
- In How AI Is Supercharging Tools for Knowledge Workers, advancements in AI are enabling new tooling that will 10x the productivity of knowledge workers.
- Generative AI: Beyond the Hype — Building Real-World Applications interactive session will explore the practical applications of generative AI.
- Beyond Snowflake and Databricks: Insights from the Frontlines of Data Transformation Disruption will talk about better data transformation solutions to process big data.
- Navigating the Funding Landscape for Women will provide you with essential insights into the funding world for women founders.
- Powering Ahead: The Future of Energy & Infrastructure will dive into the latest innovations shaping renewable energy sector.
- Founder Mode: AI Startups in Learning, Health, and Autonomous Agents will explore how today's top founders are using AI to solve real-world problems.
- Stablecoins: The Future of Fintech session will discuss why stablecoins are beginning to take off as a payments product.
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Startups of The Year: How To Claim Your Startup’s Profile
- Congratulations to all the nominated startups for the Startups of The Year awards!
- You can boost your winning chance by claiming your startup's profile.
- Follow the steps provided to edit the description and claim your profile.
- Startups of The Year is a community-driven event celebrating startups and technology.
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 full Roundtable Session agenda
- TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 is just days away with interactive sessions spread across three separate rooms during October 28-30 at Moscone West in San Francisco.
- The lineup of Roundtable sessions is a chance to share experiences, learn from other, and regular interactive discussions on today's market.
- Mike Seckler, CEO of Justworks, will talk on building and running a high-performing board of directors and how to make board meetings productive.
- Vently will speak about the future of consumer social media and how Vently is unifying disparate communication platforms.
- Berkeley Connect will showcase the cutting-edge ventures and explore the Berkeley Method of Entrepreneurship.
- AI Simulation generating new data to accelerate drug discovery will be discussed by Marianna Bonanome of SandboxAQ and Jim Breyer of Breyer Capital.
- Startups can learn from Sara Deshpande of Maven Ventures on current consumer landscape, novel start-up fundraising ideas and building in consumer AI.
- VC’s view on where and how VCs are placing their bet in AI today and where we go next will be discussed by Kevin Dunlap, Calibrate Ventures.
- Building a successful start-up team, from the CEO down to the founder, will be discussed by Clayton Bryan of Global 500.
- Find out how SoftBank's Vision Fund Partner Angela Du evaluates product-market fit, scalability, and monetization for consumer AI start-ups.
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Top Unicorns in Brazil
- Brazil has a thriving startup ecosystem due to its large market potential and government support.
- There are currently 15 unicorn companies in Brazil, with the top 5 being QuintoAndar ($5.1 billion), C6 Bank ($5.05 billion), Creditas ($4.8 billion), Nuvemshop ($3.1 billion), and Wildlife Studios ($3 billion).
- QuintoAndar is a virtual real estate platform that simplifies the rental process.
- C6 Bank provides online business management tools for small and medium-sized businesses.
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Uber set to pilot its buses in Hyderabad, Mumbai soon
- Uber is set to pilot its bus service in Hyderabad and Mumbai, following its successful launch in Kolkata and Delhi.
- Uber India is actively engaging with stakeholders to launch the bus service in Bengaluru, although regulatory approval is still pending.
- Uber's President, Prabhjeet Singh, expressed his passion for bringing Uber bus to Bengaluru and urged civil society and policymakers to be open to such innovative transportation options.
- The proposed Uber shuttle service in Bengaluru would feature air-conditioned, pre-booked shuttles with frequent departures, providing an alternative transportation option in the city.
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Zeno Health appoints Pinkesh Dhimar as Director for Brand and Communication
- Zeno Health has appointed Pinkesh Dhimar as its new Director for Brand and Communication.
- His appointment is part of the company's strategy to enhance its leadership team and drive growth and expansion in India.
- Dhimar will lead branding and communication efforts, aiming to position Zeno Health as a respected brand in the healthcare sector.
- With over 12 years of experience in marketing and branding, Dhimar's expertise will support Zeno Health's mission of improving healthcare access in India.
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5 days to go: TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 kicks off and ticket prices go up
- TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 is just 5 days away, with ticket prices set to increase.
- Attendees can save up to $400 on individual tickets until October 27, 11:59 p.m. PT.
- The event offers the opportunity to network with 10,000 startup and VC leaders.
- There will be over 350 groundbreaking innovations, 250+ industry experts, and 200+ hands-on sessions.
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Avaana Capital announces final close of $135 million fund to invest in climate tech startups
- Avaana Capital announces final close of $135 million fund to invest in climate tech startups.
- The fund aims to support early-stage startups addressing climate change in sectors contributing to India's carbon emissions.
- Investment partners include Green Climate Fund, U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, and UK Government.
- Avaana Capital plans to invest in 20-25 startups fostering cutting-edge technologies for India's sustainability goals.
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Zomato share price rises despite dip in broad market indices
- Zomato's share price rose by 2.98% on Wednesday, despite dip in broad market indices.
- Zomato's second-quarter results showed stability in the food delivery business and hyper-growth prospects of quick commerce.
- Net profit for Q2 FY25 increased by 389% YoY to reach Rs 176 crore, while revenues rose 68.50% YoY to touch Rs 4,799 crore.
- Zomato's quick commerce business, Blinkit, showed impressive growth with a 122% YoY increase in gross order value (GoV).
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NODWIN Gaming appoints Atin Suri as global head of experiential marketing
- NODWIN Gaming has appointed Atin Suri as the Global Head of Experiential Marketing.
- The appointment aims to enhance engagement with global audiences through immersive brand experiences.
- Suri will focus on leading NODWIN Gaming's experiential marketing initiatives worldwide.
- His responsibilities include managing white-label events, expanding presence in new markets, and deepening consumer engagement.
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Archy Raises $15M to Optimize Dental Practices with AI-Powered Automation
- Archy, a pioneer of cloud-based automation software for dental practices, has raised $15M in Series A funding.
- The investment will be used to further develop Archy's product, embedding AI to optimize dental practices and enhance customer experiences.
- Archy offers practice management software that streamlines operations, reduces costs, and addresses challenges faced by dental practices.
- The company plans to expand its AI and machine learning capabilities, particularly in analytics and revenue cycle management.
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