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Like to order deliveries from the comfort of your own home? Zepto's recent $665 million funding will now allow the company to set up even more store across India to serve you better. Read all about it only in my new article at Entrepreneur India. . . . Follow and connect for more industry news and updates . . . #News #Update #Zepto #Funding #Investment #EntrepreneurIndia #AdityaPranMahanta https://lnkd.in/gYvATrUE

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"A Budget of Ideas Deficit" As Maharashtra faces mounting debt and fundamental challenges, the 2024 budget introduces populist measures. Let's explore the need for transformative, sustainable measures that can truly drive progress. Read the blog at:

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For bootstrapped startups like us at StreamZero managing costs is key to survival—and inference costs are increasingly a major factor. Thanks to companies like Deep Infra Inc. and of course Meta for driving those costs down. Just ran 1M inferences in 100 Threads on DeepInfra - stable and cost efficient. Will be testing more in the coming weeks but DeepInfra sign up process and UI beats a couple of bigger providers hands down.

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Okay, strap in; in the space of the last 4 days, it's the second time we are going viral. Email from the CEO at ProductHunt Rajiv Ayyangar, thinking its fake 😮: Can you reshare and help us break their servers? 🙏☺️ https://lnkd.in/d_xP3rzP Link to our demo: https://lnkd.in/d--8Yzkd Come see what we do at wordware.ai

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Supporting & Hooting for Shruti Agarwal and folks for launching the first dedicated community to solve for all things exports and working on the mission to solve for India's trade deficit by empowering our SMEs with an integrated ecosystem What is XportCircle:  XportCircle is a non-profit in India aiding businesses to grow exports by offering a supportive ecosystem. The community has been formed by couple of industry experts with a single mission to make this one of the largest exports community in the country. Why Us:  XportCircle empowers Indian businesses for global success by bridging knowledge gaps, offering support, and fostering collaboration. This drives significant export growth, benefiting the economy and all sectors involved. Vision: XportCircle aims to position India as a global export leader by focusing on several key initiatives. We share vital insights on international trade, provide training to enhance export capabilities, foster collaboration among industry professionals, advocate for export-friendly policies, and support businesses in accessing new markets through research and connections. Through these efforts, we empower Indian businesses to thrive in the global marketplace. Join Now : https://lnkd.in/dZ2FFenu

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So my https://meshtastic.org node is up! But I don't have anyone in entire Bengaluru to send a message to! Pushing some of the friends to setup theirs! If you are wondering what Meshtastic is, it's an off the grid long range (LoRa) communication system capable of very long ranges (current record is 254 km!). Though what range you get will depend on your setup. Multiple nodes in an area creates a mesh though which messages can hop over. There are some low power boards which can be coupled with a solar panel to power it forever!

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Well, Focusrite’s mythically garbage ability to write a driver that can stomach Windows 11 has triggered a new voice conversion model training run already. None diffusion based voice conversion methods like sovits and rvc are even more sensitive to this, where they need a very clean input file, but to deal with at all is very annoying. Basically, with even relatively small quality problems with the input sound, you can get what I’ll call a voice conversion fail - that is, the result is not similarly as bad as in the input, but dramatically worse. With a diffusion model, there really is no excuse not to be robust as hell against that. So a new training run with a decent percent chance of background noise, reverb, dropout, clicks, and 5 other ways to crap on audio. You do it all on CPU in the data loader workers and it doesn’t even cost anything. Bonus, make the source and target speaker the same and you have a dope speech enhancement model as well.

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In this episode we explore @LitmusChaos with @ksatchit! Karthik is a principal software engineer at Harness and co-founder and maintainer of LitmusChaos, a CNCF incubated project. We talked about Chaos engineering, the Litmus project and more. https://lnkd.in/g8M9_J6j

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Crew Capital's #TipOfTheWeek 💡on the power of long-term goals in building a startup with Durga P Pandey, Co-founder and CEO of Subskribe "Founders need to focus on the bigger picture to thrive in the tumultuous startup landscape. There’s the day-to-day motivation, and then there’s the long-term. Financial outcomes by themselves are not motivating enough over a long period of time. You have to really like the problem space and you have to enjoy building a startup." 📍Read more at: https://lnkd.in/dcwVgXm4 #advice #founder #success #startup #growth #mindset #motiavion #entrepreneur #strategy #venturecapital #entrepreneurship #startuplife #ceo #tech #scaling

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How to grow your SaaS without giving up Equity? 🤔 This is the pressing problem that Kaustav & team is solving at ECL 🎙️ Super excited to launch our latest podcast episode of Founders Playbook Edition, featuring Kaustav Das, Founder & CEO of Efficient Capital Labs. With over two decades of fintech expertise, Kaustav is transforming how SaaS companies access capital—without sacrificing ownership. 🔥 💡 In this episode, he shares: - A customer-first approach that prioritizes trust and care. - The real challenges of fundraising to scale in today’s fintech landscape. - Debt vs. Equity - navigating funding options for startups. - Emerging opportunities in cross-border payments. - Practical insights for smart risk management and building a global business. 👉 Hosted by Suhas Motwani, this episode is packed with insights for founders looking to grow globally—without giving up equity. Don't miss your chance to learn from one of the best in the fintech! 💯 🎬 Tune in NOW: https://lnkd.in/dimPxs_k Nikhil Lasrado

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Listen in to Efficient Capital Labs founder & CEO Kaustav Das share insights on what makes ECL's offering unique, while exploring the wider SaaS and revenue-based financing landscape with The Product Folks. https://lnkd.in/dimPxs_k Key timestamps: 💵 Bridging the cost of funding gap [7:48 - 9:57] 🌎 Differentiators of ECL's global under-writing model [16:21 - 20:52] 📈 Trends in SaaS & revenue-based financing [23:40 - 25:42] 🧠 Founder mindsets on debt -vs- equity [43:35 - 45:55] #b2b #saas #growth #capital #financing

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Jai Kisan success stems from a clear focus on understanding and solving the real needs of rural India. Our approach to building affordable and digital financial services ensures they seamlessly integrate into the lives of our customers. It is this blend of empathy and innovation that drives our progress and keeps us focused on making a tangible difference. Proud to be part of a team that is bridging India and Bharat together through thoughtful, scalable solutions. Read more about our story here. Arjun Ahluwalia Adriel Maniego Komal Prajapati Omik Dahat Rahul Ojha Jayesh Modi

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Building a startup is a lot like playing snakes and ladders—a game many in India know well! For those new to it, here's a quick summary: https://lnkd.in/gcwkP8R8 Every step forward feels like climbing a ladder, getting you closer to the goal. But then comes a snake—an unexpected challenge—and suddenly, you're sliding back to an earlier stage, sometimes all the way to square one! Yet, that’s the essence of finding product-market fit. You keep adjusting, building, and learning from each setback. It’s not about how often you get knocked back; it’s about persisting long enough to finally dodge all the snakes and reach the last square. So to all the entrepreneurs out there, keep rolling the dice! One of these moves will lead you to success!

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https://lnkd.in/g2U4r5P2 Around 39 minute mark, he discusses discrete inputs, and why they’re better

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Transforming Aquaculture with AI: Key Insights from Aquaconnect I recently read an article featuring Murugan Chidhambaram from Aquaconnect, where he discussed the real challenge in agri-tech: making tech usable for farmers, not just building it. 🌱 Key Points: 1. AI and Satellite Data: Aquaconnect uses AI and satellite remote sensing to predict pond statuses and optimize the supply chain—helping farmers without the need for physical visits. This is a game-changer for scalability and efficiency. 2. Sustainability Meets Innovation:Beyond tech, Chidhambaram highlights blending modern AI with 'Ancestral Intelligence'—leveraging traditional knowledge for sustainable practices. This balance is crucial in aquaculture, where both new and old methods have roles to play. 3. Future of AI in Aquaculture: Real-time insights on water quality, feed optimization, and animal health could reshape the sector. At CHAVICX Integrated Farms, we are excited about these advancements and their potential impact. Takeaway:The focus should be on developing human-centric, scalable, and accessible solutions that empower farmers and drive sustainable growth. What are your thoughts on merging tech and traditional practices in agri-tech? Let’s discuss! #CareerMomentumAssembly #AgriTech #AI #SustainableFarming #Aquaculture #Innovation #TechForGood The link below is an article featuring Murugan Chidhambaram on aqua connect. https://lnkd.in/diQSy6Fk @Awugo Julius MO ZE Phaevour OG @Mamms Amarachukwu Ozoagu

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Digital Rural Entrepreneurs: Bharat’s Ready-to-Deploy Solution! Bharat’s vastness—700+ districts, 6,500+ blocks, and 2.5 lakh gram panchayats—is often seen as a challenge for scaling digital solutions. But the answer has been in front of us all along: Digital Rural Entrepreneurs (DREs). These entrepreneurs are already trained, equipped, and deeply embedded in their communities, serving as bridges between technology and grassroots realities. They don’t just bring digital services; they bring trust, understanding, and cultural relevance. The gap isn’t their readiness—it’s the industry’s adoption. Consider this: DREs are uniquely positioned to localize digital campaigns, onboard sellers to platforms like ONDC, and manage last-mile logistics in ways no centralized system can. They solve translation issues—not just language but context. For example, a DRE understands why purple is called “baingani” locally and tailors their approach accordingly, building trust through familiarity. Why Should Industries Embrace DREs? - Efficiency: DREs provide ready access to local networks, reducing the learning curve for market entry. -Scalability: With an organized approach, industries can leverage DREs to expand operations across Bharat quickly. -Sustainability: By empowering local enablers, businesses ensure long-term trust and growth at the grassroots. The time has come for industries to organize and utilize this untapped network. DREs are not just a solution—they are Bharat’s most scalable asset for inclusive growth. Let’s Talk How can we collectively harness the power of DREs to bridge the gap between innovation and Bharat’s reality? Share your thoughts or connect to explore collaborative models. Together, we can create a Bharat-first strategy for growth and empowerment. #DigitalRuralEntrepreneurs #BharatForBharat #BuildingTrust #RuralEmpowerment #PhysicalPlusDigital #InclusiveGrowth Open Network For Digital Commerce (ONDC) KaroStartup Lokal Hitesh Sharma

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🚀 The Tech Burner Fiasco and What It Reveals About Manufacturing in India 🇮🇳 Navigating India’s manufacturing landscape, I’ve experienced firsthand how difficult it is to bring a product from idea to reality. The recent controversy around TechBurner’s smartwatch highlights a much larger issue: India’s manufacturing ecosystem isn’t yet built for startups. For startups, rapid prototyping and experimentation are critical, but the current system feels geared toward established companies with large order volumes. This leaves many startups in a tough spot, forcing them to compromise on innovation or look elsewhere. Read my full take here: https://lnkd.in/gya3Mq7n Or listen to the Podcast: https://lnkd.in/g7fjg2ng #Startups #ManufacturingInIndia #TechBurner #Entrepreneurship #Prototyping #Innovation

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Recently attended droidcon with Yash Khandelwal and would've definitely regretted not witnessing it in person. → Gained some concrete validation from small and big teams alike on how deep the Android's dev productivity challenges are → It's always exciting to see how big the #Android ecosystem has come to be, with not just phones but also #wearables, #smartglasses, #securitysystems, and #AI-enabled multimodal handhelds, and how those same productivity and collaborative challenges propagate largely here → A smart platform with relevant tooling is a great enabler for faster delivery, which we here at Dashwave are striving to bring forth PS: I am in SF for the next few weeks, HMU to say hi, catch up or chat on, but not limited to, dev tools, Android engineering, distributed systems and webassembly.

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Super fun catching up with one-time arch-rival, co-conspirator, and now good friend Sanjay Swamy. Thanks for having me on the show Prime Venture Partners. It was fun looking back on how our journeys in fintech began before the term was even coined. Life is tough as an entrepreneur, sometimes it's good to look back and see how far we've come. #startups #entrepreneurship #entrepreneurs #nostalgia #earlydays #OGs #fintech #mcommerce #payments

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