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How Mastering Your Nervous System Boosts Leadership Presence and Performance
Today's leadership challenges go beyond strategy — they're deeply personal. In this environment, traditional leadership focused only on metrics and outcomes falls short. What leaders really need is a transformational shift — one that starts not with new tools or tactics, but with a new relationship to themselves. True high performance starts with inner alignment If you're constantly stressed, reactive or disconnected, no strategy or plan will fill the gap.
Propertyshe podcast: Laura Citron
Click here to listen to the audio. Laura is CEO of London & Partners, the business growth and destination agency for London. She leads London & Partners in its mission to create economic growth that is resilient, sustainable and inclusive. Laura runs inward investment and trade for the capital, supporting thousands of innovative businesses to grow in London and internationally.
New E-Commerce Policy In Progress: Government
The newly appointed department for promotion of industry trade and internal trade (DPIIT) secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said that the e-commerce policy for online retailers and the e-commerce rules to protect consumers are works in progress. He also added that the draft regulations would first be discussed in public before the government would take a final view.
FIR Against Ashneer Grover And His Family
Delhi Police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has lodged a first information report (FIR) against Ashneer Grover, former managing director of BharatPe, his wife Madhuri Jain Grover, and other members of the family on BharatPe's complaint for alleged INR 81 crore fraud. The FIR has been registered under eight sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), including forgery and cheating. "The complaint was received at EOW and enquiry has been conducted into the allegations levelled against alleged persons.
What's Fuelling Growth In Logistics Despite Global Slowdown
Last week, Bangalore-based tech distribution and logistics platform Ripplr raised $40 million in a Series B round from new and existing Investors. Shipsy, a SaaS-based global smart logistics management platform provider, recently highlighted that in the Middle East, the company is expected to clock a growth rate of more than 125% and that it had witnessed a 70% increase in talent pool in the past 15 months.
Technology: Government Schemes Aimed At Helping Rural India
The Indian technology sector is growing fast and is set to grow 8.4 per cent in FY2023 to hit $245 billion in size, said a Nasscom report. Technology penetration in India is fast expanding into rural pockets as well. On the occasion of National Technology Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday laid the foundation stone of the Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory (LIGO-India) and dedicated scientific projects worth over INR 5800 crore.
SoftBank Sells 2% Stake In Paytm In Series Of Open Market Transactions
Softbank on Thursday has announced that it has sold 2% of its stake in One97 Communications, parent firm of Paytm, in a series of open market transactions since February 2023 to comply with market regulator, Securities and Exchange Board of India's (SEBI) takeover regulations.
Akasa Air: Betting Big On Tier II, Tier III Connectivity & Sustainability
India's newest airline, Akasa Air has improved air travel accessibility by establishing a strong national presence and providing linkages from metros to Tier II and III cities. According to a tweet Since its launch in August 2022, Akasa Air has announced network of 36 routes connecting 17 cities, namely Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kochi, Delhi, Guwahati, Agartala, Visakhapatnam, Pune, Lucknow, Goa, Hyderabad, Varanasi, Bagdogra, Bhubaneswar and Kolkata.
IoT Test Automation Platform Provider Doppelio Raises $1.2 Million In Seed Funding
Doppelio, a IoT test automation platform provider, has raised $1.2 million in pre-series A funding from Axilor Ventures and Mela Ventures. Doppelio enables the testing of IoT applications without dependence on physical devices. Its device virtualization, simulation and test automation capabilities enable clients to test comprehensively with speed and reduce their dependence on field trials.
TagZ Foods Raises $2 Million In Pre-Series A Funding
TagZ, a popped chips maker and a premium GenZ snack brand, has raised $2 million funding in a pre-Series A funding round led by 9 Unicorns, Dexter Angels, Agility Ventures, Venture Catalysts, Klub, Indifi and Rannvijay Singha. TagZ will use the funds to accelerate the growth of the company, enter new markets, expand its manufacturing capacity, strengthen operations and launch new products.
SaaS Platform Shipturtle Raises INR 3.5 Crore In Seed Funding
Shipturtle, a global SaaS platform, has raised INR 3.5 crore in a Seed funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures. The funds will help the company strengthen its technology and expand its customer reach globally. The startup aims to become the world's largest brand directory, making it easy for brands to discover and cross-sell with other brands. "Our vision is to enable brands to Sell More Together.
Builder.ai Collaborates With Microsoft To Democratize Software Development
Builder.ai, the AI-powered next generation composable software development platform that allows every individual and business to turn their ideas into software, today announced a strategic collaboration with Microsoft, which includes an equity investment in Builder.ai. The collaboration will see the two companies collaborate on creating AI powered solutions that empower businesses to develop applications and become digitally native without the need for any technical expertise.
Barbie x Boss Beauties: Bringing More Women to Web3
The makers of Barbie, Mattel, have announced it has partnered with women-led Web3 media and entertainment brand Boss Beauties to launch virtual collectibles celebrating the many careers of the iconic fashion toy figures since its inception in 1959. "Welcome to Web3, @Barbie! We're so excited to announce the #BossBeautiesxBarbie You Can Be Anything collection in celebration of over 250 Barbie careers! Barbie can be anything, and so can you, BB," Boss Beauties tweeted.
Cisco To Manufacture In India, Targets Over $1 Billion Exports
US-based technology conglomerate Cisco has said that it will start manufacturing in India. The company reportedly added that it targets over $1 billion in combined exports and domestic production in the coming years. Cisco Chair and CEO Chuck Robbins during his visit to India announced the creation of a new manufacturing operation in India. "India has made tons of progress on digitisation. The ambition of India is very clear and the momentum I feel here is incredible.
National Technology Day 2023: 4 Ways You Can Be Cyber Secure
The history of National Technology Day can be dated back to May 1998. India during that time conducted a series of five nuclear bomb tests (Pokhran-II) under the guidance of then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. After the success of Pokhran-II, May 11 was marked by the government as National Technology Day. Since then the day has been celebrated by institutes, colleges and schools honouring India's scientists and their achievements.
Runiverse Launches Run-To-Earn Tournament On ESL's Platform Powered By Polygon
Runiverse, one of the leading metaverse game platforms, announced the launch of the first Web3 game tournament to be hosted on the world's largest esports tournament platform, ESL. The Global Racing Challenge is a tournament powered by Polygon blockchain, the leading layer-2 scaling solution for Ethereum. The launch of this tournament marks a huge milestone in bridging the gap between esport and Web3 gaming communities significantly.
Actor Bhumi Pednekar On Why It's Important To Care About Climate Change
May 11 is celebrated as National Technology Day every year, and this year India completes 25 years of this special day. Declared for the first time on May 11 in 1998 by then Prime Minister of India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, it was announced after the success of the nuclear tests at Pokhran, Rajasthan, to celebrate the achievements of scientists, engineers and the country's technological advancement.
To Transform The Way You Work, Focus On These Five Life Skills
Nikita Phulwani is the founder and Managing Director of By Niggi Marketing Management, a complete influencer marketing and communications agency that she founded in 2018. Nikita understands the pulse of the influencer market and social media, as apart from running By Niggi, she herself is a content creator making waves in the world of fashion and fitness. At By Niggi, Nikita has worked on campaigns for world-renowned brands like Nivea, Magnum, Lipton, OMO, and Aigner, to list a few.
Venture Debt is Becoming a Key Growth Enabler for Indian Startups Amid Funding Winter
Due to the difficult economic environment, equity funding for growth and late-stage companies has dropped heavily, with Indian startups raising close to $800 million in venture debt last year. According to a report released by Stride Ventures, the amount of debt funding provided to Indian startups saw a considerable increase, rising by 2.6 times when compared to 2019, when the funding amount stood at roughly $281 million.
Blue Sky Scrubs Celebrates 20 Years In The Business Of Making Medical Uniforms That Are Both Stylish And Comfortable
Blue Sky Scrubs is a medical scrubwear lifestyle brand inspired by the relaxed vibes of Austin, Texas. Since its inception 20 years ago, Blue Sky Scrubs has been providing designer scrubs for nurses, doctors, and medical professionals of all kinds. Its founders, David and Shelby Metzger, set out to create a line of scrubs that was both stylish and comfortable for medical professionals to wear.
Soptle Raises $1 Million In Pre-Seed Funding
Soptle, a SaaS-led B2B marketplace for FMCG manufacturers and retailers, has closed a $1 million pre-Seed investment in its latest funding round. The round is led by Kube VC along with We Founder Circle. This round also saw participation from Iceland Venture Studio (IVS), Nyra Ventures and founders of Dunzo, Jar, Bijak, and managing partner of Rocketship.vc. Existing investors – Kube VC and Dunzo founder Ankur Agarwal – also participated in the funding round.
Amazon Web Services Commits $250,000 To 50 Polkadot Projects
Polkadot Now India, the Official Polkadot community in India, announced it was receiving a grant of USD 250,000 from Amazon Web Services to fund 50 projects who wish to build themselves on the blockchain platform. The announcement was made at the Polkadot Now India conference in Bangalore.
Is Lithium Reserves Discovery a Game-changer For India's EV Goals?
First, it was Karnataka, then Jammu & Kashmir and now Rajasthan. We are talking about the discoveries of Lithium reserves across the country in the last few years. Every time a discovery happens, it sparks debates on whether or if it will play a key role in fulfilling India's green goals.
10 Simple Things To Remember When Investing In Generative AI
With ChatGPT becoming a household name, the Generative AI space is expected to see huge growth in the coming years across the globe. The global market for generative AI is anticipated to increase from $11.3 billion in 2023 to $51.8 billion in 2028 at a CAGR of 35.6% over the course of time, says a recent report. Prominent global startups in the space such as Jasper, Runway, Lightricks, and Stability AI have so far collectively raised over $500 million in funding showcasing the potential.
Nearly Half Of the Corporate Employees Have Poor Mental Health: Survey
Mental Health and Wellness Quotient at Workplace 2023 by MPower, an initiative by The Aditya Birla Education Trust, survey has revealed that nearly half of the corporate employees surveyed are struggling with mental health issues with female corporate employees being more prone to high mental health risk at 56% v/s that of men at 41%.
Web3-Based Curator Driven Marketplace HEFTY.art Partners With Seracle Original
HEFTY.art's curated marketplace provides a platform for digital artists to showcase their art, publish NFT collections, and engage with followers and collectors. To build their exclusive curated artists NFT marketplace, HEFTY.art will utilize Seracle's Blockchain-as-a-Service (BaaS) on the Ethereum/Polygon network.
SquareX Raises $6 Million In Seed Funding
SquareX has raised $ 6 million in a seed round led by Sequoia Capital Southeast Asia. It will use the funds raised on R&D-engineering and go-to-market. SquareX is addressing this problem by engineering a cybersecurity product from the ground-up, purpose-built to tackle the current generation of threats. "We are driven by our vision to create a digital world where users can embrace the full potential of the internet, unburdened by the ever-growing threats that lurk beneath the surface.
ZebPay Collaborates With TaxNodes To Simplify Crypto Taxation For Indian Investors
The association will also help the two create awareness about the current and evolving regulations when it comes to governing virtual digital assets. By Paromita Gupta • May 10, 2023 Freepik Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. You're reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media.
The curious case of debt funds
Consider this: Between April 2019 and March 2023, more than 22 lakh folios were added in the open-ended schemes of debt mutual funds, which is a whopping increase of 38%. This increase and rise in the popularity of debt funds was mainly on account of taxation benefits enjoyed by them over the years. But the recent amendments to the finance bill has taken the sheen off them and has left many investors in the lurch.
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