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"It's Not Just My Story": Bengaluru CEO Says He Struggled To Afford Rent Despite Raising Rs 120 Crore
- Thursday May 1, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
Harsh Pokharna, the co-founder and CEO of Bengaluru-based OKCredit, recently shared that he was "broke" in 2019 and living paycheck by paycheck despite securing Rs 120 crore in funding for his startup.
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Bengaluru Entrepreneur Reacts To Sam Altman's Praise For Her Smart Crib: "AI God's Trust..."
- Tuesday April 15, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Ritu Singh
The Bengaluru-born entrepreneur was surprised by Mr Altman's organic endorsement, and thanked him for his recommendation.
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Bengaluru Entrepreneur Stunned As Pilot Recognises His Startup Mid-Flight
- Monday March 24, 2025
- India News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
Udayan Walvekar, the founder and CEO of GrowthX, a social learning platform for growth leaders, shared the story on X.
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"This Is Your Sign": CRED CEO Kunal Shah Asks Bengaluru Startups To Fully Adopt AI
- Saturday March 15, 2025
- India News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
CRED CEO Kunal Shah highlighted that there are only a few startups that are fully using AI, while the rest are hesitant to use it.
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"Play It Only If...": Bengaluru Man Shares "Harsh Realities" Of Building A Startup
- Thursday February 27, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
Harsh Pokharna, the co-founder and CEO of Bengaluru-based OKCredit, recently took to social media to share his experience of establishing his company, which according to him has a "long way to go".
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"Hindi Fluency, Smoke/Drink Culture": Reddit User Outlines "Unspoken, Toxic" Rules At Indian Corporates
- Tuesday February 4, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
A Reddit user shared his account of toxic workplace culture at corporate and startup companies in India.
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Indian Startups Raise $240 Million In A Week, This City Leads In Funding Deals
- Sunday February 2, 2025
- India News | Indo-Asian News Service
During the week, 30 Indian startups secured a total of $240.85 million in funding including five growth-stage investments and 20 early-stage rounds. Bengaluru emerged as the leader in startup funding, with 12 deals secured during the week.
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"Modern-Day Exploitation": Startup Founder Calls Out Bengaluru Landlords Over Shocking Tenant Experience
- Monday January 27, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Anjali Thakur
Shravan Tickoo criticised Bengaluru landlords, describing them as a "menace" and accusing them of engaging in "modern-day exploitation."
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"Ahmedabad 10 Years Ahead Of Bengaluru": Startup CEO's Remark Sparks Viral Debate
- Monday January 27, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Ritu Singh
Siddharth Dialani, Founder and CEO of BharatAgri, praised Ahmedabad's roads, infrastructure, and traffic management.
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Bengaluru Techie Lists 2 Types Of People Every Startup Needs: "One Keeps You Ahead..."
- Sunday January 5, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Ritu Singh
His thought-provoking insights, shared on X, resonated with entrepreneurs and professionals, sparking a wave of discussions.
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"No Silicon Valley": Startup Founder Reveals Why He Left Bengaluru In Just 16 Months
- Thursday December 19, 2024
- Feature | Edited by Anjali Thakur
These challenges include facing investor biases due to his lack of an IIT degree and his limited Hindi proficiency.
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Software Developer Says Fired From Startup After 2.5 Months, Reddit Post Goes Viral
- Thursday November 28, 2024
- Offbeat | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
Recently, a Redditor shared their disheartening experience of getting fired only after 2.5 months at a Bengaluru-based startup.
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Entrepreneur Posts Emotional Farwell Note For Bengaluru As He Leaves City After 14 Years
- Monday November 25, 2024
- Feature | Edited by Ritu Singh
In a heartfelt note shared on social media, he reflected on how Bengaluru shaped his life, offering him his first job, entrepreneurial success, and a rich personal and professional network.
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"Only In Bengaluru": Landlord Turns Tech Advisor For Tenant Entrepreneur
- Saturday November 23, 2024
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
An IIM graduate's viral post reveals how his landlord, a tech professional, became his startup adviser, sparking hilarious reactions online.
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www.ndtv.com
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"It's Not Just My Story": Bengaluru CEO Says He Struggled To Afford Rent Despite Raising Rs 120 Crore
- Thursday May 1, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
Harsh Pokharna, the co-founder and CEO of Bengaluru-based OKCredit, recently shared that he was "broke" in 2019 and living paycheck by paycheck despite securing Rs 120 crore in funding for his startup.
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www.ndtv.com
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Bengaluru Entrepreneur Reacts To Sam Altman's Praise For Her Smart Crib: "AI God's Trust..."
- Tuesday April 15, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Ritu Singh
The Bengaluru-born entrepreneur was surprised by Mr Altman's organic endorsement, and thanked him for his recommendation.
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www.ndtv.com
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Bengaluru Entrepreneur Stunned As Pilot Recognises His Startup Mid-Flight
- Monday March 24, 2025
- India News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
Udayan Walvekar, the founder and CEO of GrowthX, a social learning platform for growth leaders, shared the story on X.
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www.ndtv.com
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"This Is Your Sign": CRED CEO Kunal Shah Asks Bengaluru Startups To Fully Adopt AI
- Saturday March 15, 2025
- India News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
CRED CEO Kunal Shah highlighted that there are only a few startups that are fully using AI, while the rest are hesitant to use it.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Play It Only If...": Bengaluru Man Shares "Harsh Realities" Of Building A Startup
- Thursday February 27, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
Harsh Pokharna, the co-founder and CEO of Bengaluru-based OKCredit, recently took to social media to share his experience of establishing his company, which according to him has a "long way to go".
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www.ndtv.com
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"Hindi Fluency, Smoke/Drink Culture": Reddit User Outlines "Unspoken, Toxic" Rules At Indian Corporates
- Tuesday February 4, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
A Reddit user shared his account of toxic workplace culture at corporate and startup companies in India.
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www.ndtv.com
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Indian Startups Raise $240 Million In A Week, This City Leads In Funding Deals
- Sunday February 2, 2025
- India News | Indo-Asian News Service
During the week, 30 Indian startups secured a total of $240.85 million in funding including five growth-stage investments and 20 early-stage rounds. Bengaluru emerged as the leader in startup funding, with 12 deals secured during the week.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Modern-Day Exploitation": Startup Founder Calls Out Bengaluru Landlords Over Shocking Tenant Experience
- Monday January 27, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Anjali Thakur
Shravan Tickoo criticised Bengaluru landlords, describing them as a "menace" and accusing them of engaging in "modern-day exploitation."
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www.ndtv.com
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"Ahmedabad 10 Years Ahead Of Bengaluru": Startup CEO's Remark Sparks Viral Debate
- Monday January 27, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Ritu Singh
Siddharth Dialani, Founder and CEO of BharatAgri, praised Ahmedabad's roads, infrastructure, and traffic management.
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www.ndtv.com
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Bengaluru Techie Lists 2 Types Of People Every Startup Needs: "One Keeps You Ahead..."
- Sunday January 5, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Ritu Singh
His thought-provoking insights, shared on X, resonated with entrepreneurs and professionals, sparking a wave of discussions.
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www.ndtv.com
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"No Silicon Valley": Startup Founder Reveals Why He Left Bengaluru In Just 16 Months
- Thursday December 19, 2024
- Feature | Edited by Anjali Thakur
These challenges include facing investor biases due to his lack of an IIT degree and his limited Hindi proficiency.
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www.ndtv.com
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Software Developer Says Fired From Startup After 2.5 Months, Reddit Post Goes Viral
- Thursday November 28, 2024
- Offbeat | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
Recently, a Redditor shared their disheartening experience of getting fired only after 2.5 months at a Bengaluru-based startup.
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www.ndtv.com
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Entrepreneur Posts Emotional Farwell Note For Bengaluru As He Leaves City After 14 Years
- Monday November 25, 2024
- Feature | Edited by Ritu Singh
In a heartfelt note shared on social media, he reflected on how Bengaluru shaped his life, offering him his first job, entrepreneurial success, and a rich personal and professional network.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Only In Bengaluru": Landlord Turns Tech Advisor For Tenant Entrepreneur
- Saturday November 23, 2024
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
An IIM graduate's viral post reveals how his landlord, a tech professional, became his startup adviser, sparking hilarious reactions online.
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www.ndtv.com