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India world’s “startup engine” if gender inclusivity is tackled: John Chambers

John Chambers, the executive chairman of Cisco Systems, encouraged increased gender diversity in terms of employment in Indian startups. “India has done an amazing job as a country with some of the top women leaders in government, business,” Chambers said, as reported by The Indian Express. “But as we go further down in the employment, […]

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Wellness startup receives attention at GES 2017

Pune-based wellness startup, Ahhaa, uses artificial intelligence to create solutions for stress and well-being for both individuals and companies. The company held a booth and the Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2017 in Hyderabad, which received attention from attendees, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Ivanka Trump, daughter and advisor to US President Donald Trump, Times of […]

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Rajasthan encourages entrepreneurs with two-day event

To promote entrepreneurship in Rajasthan, a two-day event will connect entrepreneurs with a space for development and growth, Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje said. She said the event, Digifest 2017, which is one of the events created by the state government to encourage startups, will also create employment opportunities. The event, organized by the Information and Technology […]

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Bengaluru-based startup first to complete Facebook AI challenge

Indian Artificial Intelligence startup, DataVal Analytics Inc., has completed the 20-part challenge brought forward by Facebook in 2015, being the first to complete it and be 100 percent accurate. Founded by  Lt Col Shashi Kiran, Lt Col Naveen Xavier, both of whom are Indian army veterans, with Dr. Sam Pitroda serving as Chairman of the […]

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Lifestyle startup, Chumbak, receives Rs 85 cr from Gaja Capital

Bengaluru-based lifestyle startup, Chumbak Design has received a Rs 85 crores investment from Gaja Capital in addition to other investments in this round. Managing Partner at Gaja Capital, Gopal Jain, told Economic Times details of the deal were confidential, but assured that the firm had been the lead in the investment round. Currently running 17 […]

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