An exclusive interaction with Nandan Nilekani (and other top stories of the day)
Tech magnate Nandan Nilekani gets candid on his ‘big dream’ of making a difference to the lives of the 1.3 billion people in India.
Tech magnate and business legend Nandan Nilekani is credited with building India’s digital infrastructure and setting the country on the path to growth, but the man, known to the world as the tech czar of India, says there’s one central reason for the kind of impact he’s been able to create: thinking big and operating at scale.
How Bhive scripted a turnaround from a near shutdown
The Bhive team at MG Road, Trinity Circle Co-working space launch
Last year, the buzz in town was that Bhive, one of the oldest co-working spaces in Bengaluru, was on the brink of shutting shop. Today, the story is different. The startup has just launched a new centre and is aiming to hit 5,000+ seats in the next two months.
Meet Ishita Sharma who is empowering girls to fight sexual violence
Ishita Sharma, Founder and Managing Trustee, MukkaMaar.
Ishita Sharma set up Mumbai-based MukkaMaar to empower students and enable them to fight back against assaults and attacks. The organisation has trained 3,000 girls across 47 schools in a year, and plans to reach out to another 1,000 schools soon.
Why Chubb is building a stronger connect with Indian tech startups
Sean Ringsted, Chief Digital Officer and Chief Risk Officer, Chubb
Chubb, a leading publicly traded property and casualty company, has more than $174 billion in assets and reported $38 billion of gross premiums in 2018. The global insurance giant recently announced the opening of its technology centres in India and has expressed a desire for a closer engagement with Indian startups.
Myntra's MENSA Network is helping women earn a second income
For women smart enough to do multiple jobs, separate from their small businesses, the MENSA (Myntra Extended Network Through Store Activation) network shows them how to make use of their extra hours and earn an income.
Next wave of startup success could come from life science
In this episode of 100X Entrepreneur Podcast, we feature investor Dheeraj Jain, who is also the Founder of Redcliffe Capital. Dheeraj shares his experience and thoughts around investing in biotech, healthcare and consumer startups in India.
Top apartment security apps for gated communities and societies
With Reliance Jio entering app-based apartment management with JioGate, one can expect increased activity, funding, and potential consolidation of the sector. Here are the top apps that can secure your homes.
Eros Now and Microsoft to build online video platform on Azure
(L-R) Anil Kapoor, Peggy Johnson Executive Vice President, Microsoft Corp and Rishika Lulla Singh, CEO, Eros Digital
OTT video platform Eros Now on Thursday announced a collaboration with Microsoft to build a next-generation online video platform on Microsoft Azure. It is targeted at consumers across the globe.
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