Who is Kunal Shah? From selling FreeCharge for ₹2,800 crore to building CRED and now leading WhatsAppKunal Shah, the brainchild behind CRED, is set to lead WhatsApp globally following Meta's substantial $900 investment. Known for scaling CR...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
WEF names 100 tech pioneers for 2026: AI, Clean Energy and Deep Tech lead the chargeThe World Economic Forum has named 100 early-stage companies from 23 countries as its 2026 Technology Pioneers. Spanning AI infrastructure,...
15 Jun, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
Who is Zach Yadegari? US teen founder sold a gaming app for $100K, built $40M Cal AI, now launches 'Flow'Zach Yadegari, a US teen founder, achieved two successful startup exits before age 20, selling a gaming site for $100,000 and an AI calorie...
11 Jun, 2026, 08.45 AM IST
Startup investing in India: Why angel investing is high-risk, illiquid, and suitable only for patient investors with diversified portfoliosIndian startup investing, once fueled by easy money, now demands caution due to market volatility and inherent risks. While success stories...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
Avammune’s big bet: Why the future of cancer treatment may come in a pillAs global oncology races toward next-generation therapies, Avammune Therapeutics is betting on affordable, orally administered immunotherap...
03 Jun, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
PE, tu ab toh Asia mein aur bhi aajaAs global investment circles widen, Asia is capturing the keen interest of major investors. Prominent firms such as Blackstone and EQT are ...
02 Jun, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
India may cheer an Iran deal, but peace in Hormuz won’t refill its emptying economic tankThe economic horizon of India is clouded by a dual predicament characterized by a lack of financial resources and innovative ideas. While r...
28 May, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
‘Stop performing poverty’: Gurgaon-based CEO shares how a Bengaluru founder pays himself Rs 50,000 despite having Rs 5 cr in the bankStartup founders often face pressure to be extremely frugal. However, venture capital CEO Aditya Arora believes underpaying oneself can be ...
26 May, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
Bengaluru founder has Rs 5 crore in bank, yet pays himself Rs 50K per month. Investor explains why it’s a ‘red flag’ : ‘The salary costs him...'Seasoned investor Aditya Arora highlighted the folly of founders underpaying themselves, citing a Bengaluru founder earning Rs 50,000 month...
25 May, 2026, 08.20 PM IST
Funds are won or lost on operational rigour, not just deal-making: Artha Group COOAs venture capital matures beyond the era of easy money and momentum investing, operational discipline is becoming as important as deal-mak...
25 May, 2026, 11.56 AM IST
Can Reliance Jio's fresh-issue play restore faith in India's billion-dollar IPOs?Reliance Jio may change its IPO plan. Instead of existing investors selling shares, it could be a fresh issue. This means money goes direct...
12 May, 2026, 09.20 AM IST
The Gold Standard: How a Bootstrapped Company Outlasted Every Funded Rival in India’s Goldtech BoomAugmont Enterprises has quietly established India's most comprehensive gold platform. Unlike well-funded rivals that faltered, Augmont focu...
07 May, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
Startups seek digital gold rules; IT firms bet on freshersHappy Friday! The Centre may be open to creating an oversight framework for the digital gold sector. This and more in today’s ETtech Mornin...
01 May, 2026, 07.47 AM IST
Sold Apple for $800, missed out on $400 billion: Why Ronald Wayne has zero regretsRonald Wayne, the lesser-known third co-founder of Apple, sold his 10% stake for $800 in 1976—now potentially worth over $400 billion. Desp...
28 Apr, 2026, 07.32 PM IST
AIF returns explained: Why high alpha may exist on paper, not in cash returned to investorsAlternative Investment Funds have delivered an average alpha of 9% over the Sensex, but most of that exists only in valuations, not in cash...
27 Apr, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
Infosys weighs CEO change; Groww's Lalit Keshre on next growth betsHappy Wednesday! Infosys is set to discuss CEO Salil Parekh's tenure and a succession roadmap as it reports Q4 results. This and more in to...
22 Apr, 2026, 09.13 AM IST
Rs 209 crore business deal saved couple who lost all life savings: 4 survival lessons to get back from failureA couple who lost their entire savings when their startup collapsed managed to turn things around and later sold the same venture for Rs 20...
25 Aug, 2025, 05.01 PM IST