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She failed IIT twice. Took a Rs 40 lakh loan. Today, she’s working at Microsoft. Who is Priyanka Vergadia?Priyanka Vergadia's journey from failing IIT exams twice to becoming a Senior Director at Microsoft and earning an MBA from Wharton is a te...- Meet former Google engineer Aashna Doshi who quit her high-paying job to start a podcast and a startupAashna Doshi, a former Google engineer, has embarked on a new venture, launching her AI startup, Bounty. Driven by a desire for creative fr...
- Talent twist: Silicon Valley's India story takes an unexpected turnThe prospective appointment of Kunal Shah to a leadership position at WhatsApp exemplifies an emerging pattern: Indian founders are increas...
- Kunal Shah’s WhatsApp coronation is a masterclass in dealmakingShah is stepping down as Cred’s chief executive, with finance and strategy head Miten Sampat taking over on an interim basis. Shah becomes ...
- Bengaluru, Pune, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Chennai dominate India’s AI talent map: ReportNearly one in five AI learners comes from Tier II cities such as Lucknow, Patna, Jaipur, Indore, Nagpur, Chengalpattu and Coimbatore, accor...
- He once scored 51 marks in Maths, now owns a space company worth $1.1 billion. Meet 35-year-old rocket man who gave up ISRO jobPawan Kumar Chandana, once a struggling student, now leads Skyroot Aerospace. This company achieved India's first private rocket launch. Ch...
- VCs turn the screws; Ex-Paisabazaar CEO’s new betHappy Friday! Investors are rewriting the rules of engagement with founders after governance blowups. This and more in today’s ETtech Morni...
- Anthropic vs OpenAI: Behind the bitter battle for the future of AIThe fierce competition between Anthropic and OpenAI is accelerating AI advancements and driving a race towards blockbuster IPOs. This rival...
- Indian techie working at Google honours mother with Times Square billboard after years of setbacks and successAn Indian Google employee surprised his mother with a Times Square billboard, honoring her sacrifices in raising him from humble beginnings...
- 'Thought Amazon on my resume was enough': Ex-employee says he's still looking for job 8 months after layoff despite calls from Google, Uber, Agoda & American ExpressA former Amazon employee's struggle to find a new job nearly eight months after being laid off in 2025 has highlighted the challenges facin...
- Company racks up $500M Claude AI bill in one month after putting no usage limits on employee licensesA firm's unchecked AI spending led to a staggering $500 million bill in a single month due to unlimited employee licenses for platforms lik...
- ETtech Explainer: Everything to know about Meta’s Forum and Instants appsForum is Facebook Groups reimagined as a Reddit-style discussion platform with AI-powered search and recommendations, while Instants turns ...
- Losing interest in dating and work: Ex-Tinder head says ghosting and quiet quitting are connected and share a common solutionA dating and workplace connection expert says modern work culture has more in common with dating apps than people realise. Speaking at the ...
- Deloitte India could lead professional services space soon: Romal ShettyDeloitte India’s leadership believes that the future of professional services will extend beyond traditional offerings to solutions, platfo...
- Amazon primes a Blinkit showdown; New insurance models prop upHappy Tuesday! Amazon's late but strong push into quick commerce is unsettling market leader Blinkit. This and more in today's ETtech Morni...
- Quote of the Day by Sundar Pichai: 'Let yourself feel insecure from time to time. It helps you grow'Why Google CEO believes self-doubt can actually help people growGoogle CEO Sundar Pichai's words offer a fresh perspective on insecurity. He suggests that feeling uncertain is not a sign of failure but a...
- Trump wants to make H-1B workers more expensive for US employersA Trump administration proposal would significantly increase H-1B visa minimum salaries, requiring entry-level software engineers in San Fr...
- Premji eyes Emergent bet; Krutrim plans unravelHappy Wednesday! Premji Invest is circling Emergent, looking to join its latest fundraise at a $1.5 billion valuation. This and more in tod...
- Employee's toxic boss threatened to blacklist him — here's the smart way he outsmarted him completelyFake reference job strategy is rising fast in modern hiring trends. Nearly 70% employers still rely on reference checks. That single call c...
- RSU vs ESOP: Which is better for you as employee? Pros and cons explainedFrom vesting-day perquisite taxes to a 40% US estate levy that most Indian professionals never see coming, your employer’s stock is not the...
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