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Gretchen Opper Is a Leader in Public Health Policy Advocacy
- Gretchen Opper is a leader in public health policy advocacy.
- Her passion for helping sick and disabled people was sparked by her father's passing from Lou Gehrig's disease.
- Opper initially pursued a doctoral degree in science but shifted her focus to influencing public health outside the lab.
- With a multidisciplinary approach, Opper currently works as a Senior Clinical Policy Advisor at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, aiming to drive change and shape policy.
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[Funding News] Tablesprint Raises Around USD 1 Million To Empower Enterprises To Build Ai-Powered, Future-Ready Apps At Low Cost
- AI-powered no-code app builder, Tablesprint, has raised around USD 1 million in funding.
- The funding round was led by angel investors and syndicates including prominent names like Ankit Bhati (Co-Founder, Ola) and Ajeet Khurana (Founder, Reflexical).
- This funding will help Tablesprint strengthen its team, drive product development, and empower enterprises with no-code, future-ready apps at a fraction of the cost.
- Tablesprint offers an AI-first Saas platform with customizable building blocks for various business processes, filling the gap in the enterprise software market.
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No-code app builder Tablesprint raises $1 million in angel funding
- No-code app builder Tablesprint has raised $1 million in angel funding
- The funding round was led by angel investors including Ankit Bhati, Ajeet Khurana, Sunil Sharma, BlueLotus Ventures, TDV Partners, and DGC Ventures
- Tablesprint plans to use the funds to enhance its offerings, expand the team, and accelerate product development
- The Bengaluru-based startup helps companies create AI-based apps for various business functions and is conducting pilot programs with global enterprises
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Storio is helping other businesses unlock more value from solar energy
- French startup Storio focuses on smart energy storage for commercial and industrial customers.
- Storio partners with battery suppliers and civil engineering companies to offer energy storage installations.
- The company's battery management software optimizes consumption and enables price-conscious energy management.
- Storio's batteries can contribute to grid stabilization and energy trading, providing additional revenue streams.
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upGrad Cofounder Mayank Kumar Steps Down To Float New Venture
- UpGrad co-founder and managing director Mayank Kumar has stepped down to launch a new venture focused on placing skilled Indian labor abroad, especially in healthcare.
- UpGrad is reportedly nearing funding of $50-60 Mn from existing investors at a valuation of $2.25 Bn.
- Co-founder and chairman Ronnie Screwvala will be taking an active role in running UpGrad following Kumar's exit.
- UpGrad offers higher education courses and skilling programs in collaboration with universities and counts Temasek, Murdoch's Lupa Systems, IFC, and IIFL among its investors.
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23-year-old develops AI tool to uncover hidden job listings
- Yaseen Ammaar, a 23-year-old freelancer, has developed an AI-powered tool called Sniff to uncover hidden job listings.
- Sniff collects job postings from social media platforms and private groups, providing freelancers with relevant opportunities.
- The tool filters out spam and delivers the most updated job listings, focusing on unofficial channels often overlooked by other platforms.
- Sniff offers a B2B model for agencies and a B2C model for freelancers, making hidden job markets accessible to both.
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Books that challenge your mind: 10 puzzle-filled reads
- The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides is a psychological thriller that revolves around Alicia Berenson, a famous painter who shoots her husband and then refuses to speak.
- House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski centres on a family who discovers their house is larger on the inside than the outside.
- Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn keeps readers guessing until the very end when Amy Dunne goes missing and her husband Nick is the prime suspect.
- The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton is a dazzling mix of murder mystery and time travel, with the protagonist tasked with solving the murder of Evelyn Hardcastle every day in a different body.
- Set in a remote mental institution, Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane follows U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels as he investigates the disappearance of a patient.
- David Mitchell’s Cloud Atlas weaves six different stories, spanning time and space, into a single novel.
- An Instance of the Fingerpost by Iain Pears is a historical mystery told from four different perspectives, each offering a unique and sometimes contradictory version of events.
- The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin follows a group of eccentric characters who are brought together to solve the mystery of who killed millionaire Samuel Westing.
- Fingersmith by Sarah Waters is a Victorian-era novel full of twists and betrayals that force readers to rethink everything they thought they knew.
- The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown takes readers on a fast-paced journey through art, history, and secret codes, making them feel like active participants in the chase.
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Veranda Learning Appoints Education Leaders To Its Board
- Veranda Learning Solutions has appointed three new board members - Prof. Jitendra Kantilal Shah, Prof. Ashok Misra, and Ms. N. Alamelu.
- Prof. Jitendra Kantilal Shah is the creator of JK Shah Classes and has been a trailblazer in education for over forty years.
- Prof. Ashok Misra, a Distinguished Professor and former Director of IIT Bombay, brings academic and industry skills to Veranda's board.
- Veranda aims to professionalize its board with renowned education leaders to guide the company's growth and excellence.
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Wearing Multiple Hats: The Unspoken Truth About Being an Associate Product Manager at a Startup
- Associate Product Manager (APM) at startups requires a broad range of skills.
- In a startup, roles are not stagnant, and multiple hats need to be worn.
- An APM's task list can change rapidly, and tasks can overlap frequently.
- Effective time management and prioritization are vital skills for an APM.
- The chaos of startup life also brings a unique sense of satisfaction when products come together.
- Experiences as an APM can equip your skill set forever.
- Adaptability is a critical feature of a successful APM.
- In a startup, you will experience constant surprises with your work patterns.
- In the long run, being an APM at a startup is an experience that will help to develop unique skills.
- Embrace new experiences and enjoy the journey as an APM of a startup.
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Equipping doctors with AI co-pilots
- Ambience Healthcare is a US-based company using AI-powered platform which automates routine tasks for clinicians before, during, and after patient visits.
- The platform handles pre-charting and real-time AI scribing, and assists physicians in selecting the right insurance billing codes. The founders believe they're helping the healthcare system manage a chronic shortage of clinicians that's expected to grow in the coming years.
- Doctor burnout, administrative inefficiencies and overall worse care for patients are some of the repercussions of physicians being required to handle hours of work regarding electronic health records (EHRs) and coding and billing tasks daily.
- Co-founded by Nikhil Buduma '17 and Mike Ng MBA '16, Ambience Healthcare is embedded directly into EHRs, leveraged by clinicians in dozens of languages and more than 100 specialties and subspecialties in various healthcare settings.
- The founders say clinicians using Ambience save two to three hours per day on documentation, report lower levels of burnout, and develop higher-quality relationships with their patients.
- The co-founders of Ambience Healthcare studied at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where they met at the “t=0” celebration of entrepreneurship hosted by the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship.
- The company's founders plan to help increase access to the best clinical information across the country.
- Ambience Healthcare is already being used in roughly 40 large institutions, such as the Memorial Hermann Health System, John Muir Health, and St. Luke's Health System.
- Starting with an AI-powered scribe that records the details of a doctor-patient visit in a HIPAA-compliant system on mobile phones and laptops, Ambience Healthcare is built over a multistep process with fine-tuned models.
- The founders of Ambience Healthcare hope to scale the knowledge of specialists in the country through an AI infrastructure layer as these models become more clinically intelligent.
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Nykaa Allots 3.08 Lakh Equity Shares Under ESOP Plans
- Nykaa has allotted 3.08 Lakh equity shares to employees under its ESOP plans.
- The allotted shares will rank 'pari-passu' with the existing equity shares of the company.
- The ESOPs amount to around INR 5.92 Cr based on the stock's last closing price.
- Nykaa has undertaken multiple ESOP-related actions this year, with previous allotments in September, July, June, and May.
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Reliance, Disney India Merger Likely To Close In Q3 FY25
- The merger of media assets of Reliance Industries and Disney India is expected to be completed by the end of the third quarter of FY25.
- Reliance Industries and Disney India have obtained the necessary approvals for the merger of their media assets, which was sanctioned by the NCLT and made effective on October 3.
- The merger will create India's largest media empire worth over INR 70,000 Cr, encompassing TV channels and streaming platforms JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar.
- Nita Ambani, chairperson of Reliance Foundation, will lead the joint venture, while Uday Shankar will serve as vice-chairperson.
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MSDE partners with Meta for AI Assistant for Skill India Mission
- The Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has partnered with Meta, Facebook's parent company, to launch two initiatives for skill development in India.
- The first initiative involves creating an AI Assistant using Meta's open-source Llama model, which will enhance the learner experience on the Skill India Digital Portal.
- The second initiative includes establishing five Centers of Excellence in VR and MR technology at National Skill Training Institutes in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Jodhpur, Chennai, and Kanpur.
- These initiatives aim to streamline information access, improve learning outcomes, and provide students with personalized support and immersive learning experiences.
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From Entry Denial Over Dhoti to Rs.2000 Cr Success: Ramraj Cotton’s Global Ethnic Wear Impact
- Ramraj Cotton started as a small textile business and has now become a national leader in ethnic wear, particularly dhotis.
- The brand's success is built on resilience and an innovative approach to marketing, with a focus on promoting the dhoti as a symbol of dignity and cultural pride.
- Ramraj Cotton offers over 2,500 varieties of dhotis and has successfully changed public perceptions of the garment through innovative marketing strategies.
- The company is committed to social responsibility by supporting weaver families and providing fair wages, and has diversified its product offerings to include shirts, kurtas, and accessories.
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PureWave Hydrogen’s Quest to Uncover America’s Hidden Energy Gem
- PureWave Hydrogen is focusing on tapping into naturally occurring hydrogen deposits in the U.S.
- They are using geological models to identify potential hydrogen deposits in regions like Kansas' Mid-Continent Rift.
- PureWave is partnering with experts in natural hydrogen systems and leveraging AI technology for exploration.
- Their goal is to find and extract hydrogen sustainably, potentially transforming energy production and the environment.
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