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Elon Musk shares his secret work method for being productive 120 hours a week
- Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and Twitter (Now X), maintains a staggering work ethic with a meticulously planned routine. Rising at 7 am after six hours of sleep, he divides his day into five-minute slots for maximum productivity.
- Despite skipping breakfast, Musk ensures time for emails, meals, meetings, and even social media. Workouts aren't his favorite, but he utilizes a treadmill with TV distractions and practices martial arts.
- Strategically dividing his week between SpaceX and Tesla/Twitter offices, Musk optimizes efficiency. Prioritizing discipline and structure, his approach emphasizes both hard work and smart planning, though balance remains crucial to avoid burnout.
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Elon Musk's X new feature takes on LinkedIn with new Job search feature
- X, formerly known as Twitter, is expanding its horizons yet again with the introduction of a new job search feature.
- This addition aligns perfectly with Elon Musk's ambitious vision of transforming X into the "everything app."
- Users can now search for job openings directly on the platform, utilizing filters to narrow down their options based on roles, experience levels, and more.
- With this move, X enters the realm of professional networking and job hunting, directly competing with established platforms like LinkedIn. This latest feature underscores X's ongoing evolution into a multifaceted platform catering to diverse user needs.
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OYO's Ritesh Agarwal's advice to young founders
- X users lauded OYO CEO Ritesh Agarwal's advice, emphasizing the importance of making mistakes for personal and professional growth.
- One user remarked, "That's a great advice! Someone who isn't making mistakes isn't trying anything new." Another added, "We must normalize making mistakes. It states that you are trying so that you're making mistakes and learning from that."
- Several users commended Agarwal's willingness to mentor and guide young founders, acknowledging it as a valuable contribution to the startup community.
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These Indian Startup Founders Were Batchmates
- In a remarkable convergence of fate, the startup world witnessed the rise of four industry giants, all hailing from the same 2000 batch at the illustrious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi.
- Sachin Bansal, the brain behind Flipkart; Deepinder Goyal, the visionary founder of Zomato; Ashneer Grover, the driving force behind BharatPe; and Albinder Dhindsa, the mastermind behind Blinkit, were all classmates whose destinies intertwined in the halls of their alma mater.
- Deepinder and Albinder's bond, forged in 11th grade, led to Zomato and Blinkit. Albinder's stint in Zomato's global ops culminated in marriage to co-founder Akriti Chopra.
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Twitter layoffs: Major allegations against Elon Musk by former employees
- Former Twitter employees have leveled serious allegations against Elon Musk, the owner of the social media platform.
- A former employee has requested a US federal judge to compel Musk to undergo a seven-hour deposition regarding his involvement in a mass layoff following his takeover of Twitter in 2022. Allegations include violations of Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act, with nearly 2,000 arbitration actions filed.
- Musk's direct involvement in setting policies and strategies to reduce workforce size has been highlighted. Executives have struggled to provide clarity on pre-acquisition layoff plans, leaving Musk squarely under scrutiny for his role in the layoffs.
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Billionaire Elon Musk is worried the US will go 'bankrupt' for this reason
- Billionaire Elon Musk voiced concern over the United States potentially facing bankruptcy due to excessive overspending, particularly on interest payments for the national debt.
- "Overspending must stop or America will go bankrupt," he wrote early on March 13. Musk was responding to a post by X user @WallStreetSilv who warned that over time 100 percent of US taxpayer monies would be used to pay interest on national debt.
- With projections indicating that a significant portion of taxpayer money could soon be consumed by debt servicing, Musk emphasized the urgent need to curtail spending.
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Elon Musk says will drop lawsuit if OpenAI changes name to ClosedAI
- Elon Musk has proposed a ceasefire in the legal battle with OpenAI, suggesting a name change to 'ClosedAI' as a condition to drop the lawsuit.
- The conflict erupted over alleged breaches of contractual agreements in AI development. OpenAI refuted Musk's claims, citing disagreements on transitioning to a for-profit structure and rejecting Musk's proposals for control.
- Musk criticized OpenAI's stance and eventually parted ways, emphasizing the need for competition in AI. The dispute highlights diverging visions in AI development and corporate governance. The resolution remains uncertain as both sides stand firm on their positions.
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X aims to be a job-search platform, Elon Musk says over 1 million positions in job listing
- X, once envisioned as an "everything app" by Elon Musk, is now transitioning into a job-hunting platform, boasting over 1 million job postings across various industries.
- Initially part of a broader strategy to diversify offerings, X Hiring has rapidly expanded since its inception in August 2023.
- Recently, the platform introduced audio and video calls for all users, previously exclusive to Premium subscribers.
- This move aligns with Musk's vision of X evolving beyond its social media roots. With its multifaceted approach, X is reshaping the landscape of job searching and social networking.
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Elon Musk: "Can't Use PC Without Microsoft Account, It's Messed Up"
- Elon Musk voiced frustration on Monday, expressing his inability to use his PC laptop without creating a Microsoft account, stating, "[This would mean] giving their AI access to my computer! [It's] messed up."
- Musk highlighted the absence of an option to skip signing into or creating a Microsoft account, emphasizing that there used to be such a choice available.
- In another post, Musk criticized Microsoft, stating, "This isn't cool of Microsoft," indicating his displeasure with the mandatory account policy.
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Techie with Rs 43 lakh salary seeks 'companies with great protein food'; Grapevine founder shares post
- In a recent viral post on Grapevine, a techie with a staggering Rs 43.5 LPA package sparked intrigue with his unique job requirement: a company that provides "great protein foods" for all four meals.
- Founder Saumil Tripathi lauded the clarity of the individual's priorities, emphasizing his simple reason for seeking a new job: good food. However, the post left many perplexed, with one user questioning their life choices upon reading the enquiry.
- Another joked about the irony of a high income but concerns about food costs. Despite the bemusement, suggestions ranged from joining Zomato for food benefits to starting a fitness brand with such a substantial income.
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Musk bought Twitter after then-CEO refused to ban jet tracker: Report
- Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter in January 2022 may have stemmed from a seemingly minor incident involving a denied request to suspend the account @ElonJet, operated by Jack Sweeney, a college student.
- Sweeney's account tracked Musk's private jet, leading to annoyance from the Tesla CEO. Musk's unsuccessful petition to then-CEO Parag Agrawal to remove the account reportedly fueled his decision to buy Twitter shares.
- Since acquiring Twitter for $44 billion, Musk has made significant changes, including laying off staff and suspending accounts like @ElonJet and those of journalists.
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"Mere Pas Time Nahi Hai": Woman shares Swiggy agent refused to deliver order; company responds
- A recent incident involving a Swiggy delivery agent has sparked controversy after a woman shared her ordeal on social media.
- Neha S took to X, formerly Twitter, to express frustration when her order for her children was refused by the delivery agent, who allegedly stated, "mere pas time nahi hai" (I don't have time, do whatever you want, I won't deliver the order).
- Responding to the viral tweet, Swiggy clarified that the matter was resolved over a call. The company wrote, "@Neha_ns9999 Hope the team could sort this out over call. We're right here should you need us for anything :)"
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Lot of layoffs happening: Elon Musk
- In response to a post by tech blogger Robert Scoble lamenting the challenges of Silicon Valley, Elon Musk took to X to express his concern, stating, "Lot of layoffs happening."
- This comes in the wake of eBay's announcement of a significant workforce reduction, cutting 1,000 jobs, constituting 9% of its employees. The tech industry has seen a trend of layoffs, with giants like Google and Amazon already letting go of hundreds of employees this year.
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Elon Musk reacts to drug use claims as SpaceX management expresses concerns
- Billionaire Elon Musk has faced criticism from top executives at SpaceX and Tesla regarding alleged drug use, as reported by The Wall Street Journal.
- Musk vehemently denied the claims, stating on social media platform X that "not even trace quantities" of drugs were found in his system over three years of random testing.
- Musk's lawyer, Alex Spiro, dismissed the report as containing "false facts" and clarified that Musk had tested negative for substances since his 2018 appearance on the Joe Rogan podcast.
- The report suggested Musk had engaged in drug use at parties, prompting concerns among some Tesla and SpaceX executives about potential harm to the companies.
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Entrepreneur criticised for ‘unprofessional’ WhatsApp DP, asks people 'Is it too bold?'
- Surbhi Jain, the founder of the Neend app, recently shared an unsettling experience where an 'industry veteran' messaged her at 1:30 am criticizing her WhatsApp display picture, specifically her red hair, as 'unprofessional.'
- Jain, reflecting on the incident, stated, "Challenging the status quo and breaking free from the usual is the way forward. It's not just about making bold business decisions, but also reflecting that boldness and individuality in our personal expressions.
- She emphasized the need for founders to embrace their uniqueness and challenge conventional norms. The incident, shared on X, garnered nearly 80,000 views and drew supportive comments from individuals acknowledging the importance of self-expression.
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