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    Startup News

    2 IIT-Delhi graduates gave up over ₹1 crore in salaries to build startup. It just raised $1 million

    (L-R) Pratyush Saini Co-founder and CTO ByteAsk, Anirudha Kulkarni, co-founder and CEO ByteASK
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    Updated 4 days ago

    25-year-old quits Microsoft job paying over $200,000 a year to build AI startup alone. Here's why

    A 25-year-old engineer quit his $200,000 Microsoft job to launch an AI startup after feeling his work had become less exciting.
    Trending
    Published 6 days ago

    Who is Zach Yadegari? Teen rejected by 15 universities raises $10 million for new AI startup

    Zach Yadegari, 19, raised $10 million for his new AI startup Persona after selling calorie-tracking app Cal AI.
    Trending
    Published 7 days ago

    In 2015, Joe Montana put $100,000 into GitLab; 6 years later, it was valued at about $11 billion

    Joe Montana's firm, Liquid 2 Ventures, put $100,000 into GitLab in 2015.
    Sports
    Published 11 days ago

    Indian-origin entrepreneur collapsed from stress at 27, then built $825 million startup

    Rahul Vohra, 42, spent a week in the hospital when he was 27.
    Trending
    Updated 13 days ago

    IIT, ISB-educated CEO runs $5bn startup in Gurgaon, manufactures for Coach, Zara

    Asish Mohapatra is the co-founder and CEO of OfBusiness.
    Trending
    Updated 20 days ago

    How founders beyond metro hubs are redefining early-stage opportunity

    Start up
    Ht Insight
    Published 29 days ago

    Technology gives neighbourhood pharmacies a digital edge

    A frightening night involving her daughter’s health gave pharmaceutical chemist Dipmala Patil the idea for Pharmaish. (HT)
    Cities
    Published 36 days ago

    Techie quits ₹75 LPA job to build startup, loses ‘every customer in 30 days’

    Khyati Thakur, founder of Fridayy AI, opened up about the challenges of building a startup.
    Trending
    Updated 36 days ago

    Work on real-life problems, become job creators: Guv to students of Lko’s AKTU

    Governor Anandiben Patel (HT File Photo)
    Cities
    Published 39 days ago

    'Need to…’: Rijiju posts NVIDIA CEO's praise for India's IT growth amid GDP row

    In the video shard by Kiren Rijiju, Jensen Huang is heard saying, "India is one of the world’s leading IT industries, and this is the beginning of a new IT platform.
    India News
    Updated 44 days ago

    Samay Raina trolls Gaurav Munjal over $200mn Unacademy sale

    Samay Raina took a lighthearted dig at Unacademy co-founder Gaurav Munjal.
    Trending
    Updated 46 days ago

    Startup founder gives candidate 2nd chance a year after he rejected job offer

    Several LinkedIn users praised the founder’s approach.
    Trending
    Published 54 days ago

    Woman says flat-hunting in Bengaluru led to unexpected job offer

    Bengaluru flat hunt turns into unexpected job opportunity.
    Trending
    Updated 57 days ago

    CEO calls out trend of startup founders drawing 0 salary: ‘Even if it’s ₹25,000’

    The Mumbai-based CEO whose LinkedIn post has prompted a range of responses.
    Trending
    Updated 58 days ago

    Why is Bill Gates’ daughter Phoebe Gates under scrutiny over Phia?

    Phoebe Gates, Bill Gates’ daughter, faces scrutiny as her startup Phia is accused of cookie stuffing, raising questions over sales, commissions and business practices.
    World News
    Updated 59 days ago

    Nikhil Kamath marks Zerodha’s 16th birthday with nostalgic note

    Nikhil Kamath marked Zerodha’s 16th anniversary with a heartfelt post about its long-standing team.
    Trending
    Published 60 days ago

    Techie leaves stable job after 5 years, gets laid off within a month at new firm

    A techie lost his new job within a month and asked whether he should return to his former employer.
    Trending
    Published 61 days ago

    Nithin Kamath asks founders to ditch 'we use AI' pitches: ‘Not a differentiator’

    Kamath criticised startup pitch decks that lead with "we use AI".
    Trending
    Updated 63 days ago

    H-1B techie fired over call during India visit to meet critically ill father

    Prayut Jain was fired two weeks after he flew to India to care for his critically ill father.
    Trending
    Updated 64 days ago

    Founder says aspiring entrepreneurs should get a job before starting a business

    A founder urged aspiring entrepreneurs to gain work experience first, saying it helped them learn how ideas were executed.
    Trending
    Published 71 days ago

    CEO rejected by 100+ investors built a $4 billion AI startup

    Victor Riparbelli turned an early AI video idea into a $4 billion company.
    Trending
    Published 73 days ago

    Startup founder who returned $2 million to investors explains why she quit

    Despite the success, the woman said that she realised something was missing.
    Trending
    Updated 82 days ago

    Founder says 1,290 applied for internship, none hired yet at his startup

    Several LinkedIn users questioned the company’s hiring process and expectations.
    Trending
    Updated 82 days ago

    ‘Five months, no full payment’: Engineer claims startup owes him ₹90,000 salary

    Startup employee shares struggle over months of unpaid salary.
    Trending
    Published 83 days ago

    ‘Ideas are everywhere’: Man praises Bengaluru’s startup culture

    A man praised Bengaluru’s entrepreneurial energy, saying startup ideas had become part of everyday conversations.
    Trending
    Published 84 days ago

    How Pune’s co-working sector Is evolving

    When the COVID-19 pandemic brought the world to a standstill, it also quietly dismantled one of the most rigid structures in business, the traditional office. (HT)
    Cities
    Published 85 days ago

    ‘Feeling guilty’: Fresher says colleague with 12 years’ experience earns less

    The Reddit post raised questions about salaries, skills and experience.
    Trending
    Published 87 days ago

    Indian-origin techie quits $300,000 Meta job to launch AI startup

    In the X post, the techie explained why he walked away from a lucrative role.
    Trending
    Updated 87 days ago

    Indian woman recounts losing US job after 6 months: 'Got laid off before...’

    Jain said that she had joined a US startup as a Social Media Growth Manager in December 2025.
    Trending
    Updated 88 days ago
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