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  • Nithin Kamath finds public speaking networking 'especially harder after the stroke last year'

    Nithin Kamath finds public speaking networking 'especially harder after the stroke last year'

    Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath's biggest takeaway from the global event was his conviction that 'Outside of the US and China, India is easily the most vibrant place for entrepreneurs today'.

  • Man drops out of top China university, rejects US PhD offer to sell snacks. He earns Rs 12,000 a day

    Man drops out of top China university, rejects US PhD offer to sell snacks. He earns Rs 12,000 a day

    The 24-year-old acknowledged that his unconventional career shift has gotten him a lot of attention both online and offline, and he is not shying away from the limelight.

  • India focused on sustainable growth, budget 2025-26 emphasizes long-term vision and entrepreneurial spirit: Finance Secretary

    India focused on sustainable growth, budget 2025-26 emphasizes long-term vision and entrepreneurial spirit: Finance Secretary

    Talking about the Union Budget, Pandey emphasized its balanced approach, featuring both demand and supply-side measures. He stressed that India's focus is on entrepreneurial energy, increasing productivity, and enhancing employability among the youth.

  • Rejected by Stanford University,17-year-old entrepreneur bags $10,000 grant on same day

    Rejected by Stanford University,17-year-old entrepreneur bags $10,000 grant on same day

    Users suggested the 17-year-old consider opportunities like Y Combinator or the Thiel Fellowship, calling them more selective and potentially impactful than Stanford.

  • Woman turned down job, started a business with $50,000. The company is worth $1.2 billion now

    Woman turned down job, started a business with $50,000. The company is worth $1.2 billion now

    What began as a call-in service and newsletter evolved into a digital powerhouse, connecting millions of homeowners with service providers for everything from repairs to cleaning.

  • Bengaluru entrepreneur leaving city after 14 years posts emotional note. He is now hiring in Pune

    Bengaluru entrepreneur leaving city after 14 years posts emotional note. He is now hiring in Pune

    The entrepreneur credited Bengaluru for pivotal milestones: his first job, international travel, successful business ventures, startup funding, and even his life partner.

  • Woman started a bag business from her living room. It now brings in $9 million a year

    Woman started a bag business from her living room. It now brings in $9 million a year

    Jenny Lei used $300,000 saved from a purse dropshipping side hustle to fund the initial production. But the first prototype was a disappointment—she described it as 'looking like a kindergartener’s art project.'

  • College dropout fired from job turns Rs 25,000 into Rs 34 crores a year with tea business. Then, a Shark Tank deal

    College dropout fired from job turns Rs 25,000 into Rs 34 crores a year with tea business. Then, a Shark Tank deal

    What began as a humble venture has now grown into a business with $4 million in revenue, including nearly $800,000 in profit.

  • Entrepreneur, 24, left US for Bali, works 30-hour weeks & makes Rs 2.15 crore a year

    Entrepreneur, 24, left US for Bali, works 30-hour weeks & makes Rs 2.15 crore a year

    Steven Guo’s entrepreneurial journey began when he was just 12. A summer project hosting a Minecraft server for friends turned into an unexpected moneymaker when other players started joining and paying for perks.

  • ‘Founders don’t operate to win approval, but because they believe in their vision’

    ‘Founders don’t operate to win approval, but because they believe in their vision’

    “Stay hungry, stay foolish” was Steve Jobs’ motto. Entrepreneurship encapsulates that pithy philosophy. It serves as the motive force of widespread prosperity in rich countries. An Indian entrepreneur outlines his journey and the beliefs which made him persist with taking risks

  • IT worker was asked to relocate at his job. He quit & used the severance money to start a business in 90 days

    IT worker was asked to relocate at his job. He quit & used the severance money to start a business in 90 days

    Corry Banks dedicated 90 days after leaving his job to establishing Modbap Modular, focusing on his product design and refining his brand pitch.

  • 16-year-old started a side hustle from her garage in 2020. She is set to make $3.1 million this year

    16-year-old started a side hustle from her garage in 2020. She is set to make $3.1 million this year

    A key factor in Evangelina Petrakis' growth has been her dedication to the craft, with workweeks sometimes stretching up to 80 hours. She has a small team that includes her mother and a couple of employees.

  • Rs 1.68 lakh investment to Rs 84 lakh revenue: How a woman turned her side hustle into a booming business

    Rs 1.68 lakh investment to Rs 84 lakh revenue: How a woman turned her side hustle into a booming business

    With her last $2,000, Anna-Marie Ortiz covered essential supplies, a website, and branding. She avoided online advertising costs by targeting neighbourhoods with flyers and business cards.

  • Delhi entrepreneur says he didn't party, started working at 14. At 23, he earns Rs 4.20 crore annually

    Delhi entrepreneur says he didn't party, started working at 14. At 23, he earns Rs 4.20 crore annually

    While the entrepreneur's tweet aimed to motivate, it sparked backlash, with several users accusing him of glorifying hustle culture and creating unnecessary pressure for young people.

  • Karnataka’s ‘quit job to become entrepreneur’ scheme: 192 apply for Rs 25K monthly aid for 1 year

    Karnataka’s ‘quit job to become entrepreneur’ scheme: 192 apply for Rs 25K monthly aid for 1 year

    Under the Rajiv Gandhi Entrepreneurship Programme, the state will provide a monthly grant of Rs 25,000 to 30 innovators for 12 months

  • Quitting your job to pursue entrepreneurship? Karnataka to offer Rs 25K a month, says Priyank Kharge

    Quitting your job to pursue entrepreneurship? Karnataka to offer Rs 25K a month, says Priyank Kharge

    Speaking at the Moneycontrol Startup Conclave, Karnataka IT-BT Minister Priyank Kharge announced that they will introduce sector-specific corridors for startups, including an AI corridor with San Francisco as a sister city to Bengaluru.

  • Entrepreneur sent cold email to Nithin Kamath. He replied in 10 mins, invested in 2 days

    Entrepreneur sent cold email to Nithin Kamath. He replied in 10 mins, invested in 2 days

    A recent series of tweets by an entrepreneur recounted how a simple act of reaching out led to a game-changing investment from Nithin Kamath.

  • Bengaluru cab driver builds app to rival Uber, Ola

    Bengaluru cab driver builds app to rival Uber, Ola

    The Uber driver-cum-entrepreneur claims that his Nano Travels app has already attracted over 600 drivers.

  • 'I went mental': man who sold his IT firm, made a fortune but couldn’t find fulfilment in expensive cars, travel

    'I went mental': man who sold his IT firm, made a fortune but couldn’t find fulfilment in expensive cars, travel

    Sensibull CEO Abid Hassan sparked a debate with a post about his acquaintance who made a fortune by selling his tech startup, spent his money on expensive cars and travelling the world, but could not find fulfilment in any of it.

  • Indian-origin woman flies 4,800 km for friend’s wedding, ends up at wrong venue

    Indian-origin woman flies 4,800 km for friend’s wedding, ends up at wrong venue

    An Indian-origin woman says she flew 3,000 miles (nearly 4,800 km) to attend a friend’s wedding, only to end up at the wrong reception venue

  • Why L&T’s AM Naik chose to be a manager and not an entrepreneur

    Why L&T’s AM Naik chose to be a manager and not an entrepreneur

    Naik is set to address his last annual general meeting on August 9.

  • ‘I’ve dated celebrities, I fly jets. I still see myself as a struggling entrepreneur’

    ‘I’ve dated celebrities, I fly jets. I still see myself as a struggling entrepreneur’

    Jessica Mah has appeared on magazine covers, dated celebrities - but insists her life is not the fairy tale it appears at the outset.

  • Maharashtra Politics News Live: Jayant Patil asserts authority as Maharashtra NCP president amid factional dispute

    Maharashtra Politics News Live: Jayant Patil asserts authority as Maharashtra NCP president amid factional dispute

    Jayant Patil, the president of the NCP, has asserted that the faction led by Ajit Pawar does not possess the authority to remove him from his position. Patil further asserted that all 53 NCP MLAs are aligned with party chief Sharad Pawar. This statement follows the appointment of Sunil Tatkare as the new Maharashtra NCP president by Ajit Pawar's camp, along with their request to disqualify Jayant Patil and Jitendra Awhad from the Maharashtra Assembly.

  • How a 20-year-old college dropout made $3 million in 6 months

    How a 20-year-old college dropout made $3 million in 6 months

    A 21-year-old from Missouri, US, claims she made $3 million in just six months after dropping out of college.

  • The Giving Economy | Unusual Suspects

    The Giving Economy | Unusual Suspects

    For grantmaking to be effective and lead to sustainable impact, philanthropists must have a well-thought-out, cogent, decision-making framework. How far is India’s philanthropy ecosystem from getting there? Which emerging sectors are in the critical need of philanthropy and what are the complexities of the giving ecosystem in India? How can young entrepreneurs contribute to society? In this episode, Amitabh Jaipuria, CEO at Accelerate India Philanthropy, delves deep into the theme. Tune in!

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