Peak XV raises $1.3B, doubles down on AI as global VC rivalry in India heats up
Peak XV says most of its new capital will target India as the firm prioritizes AI, fintech and cross-border bets while navigating recent partner departures.
The Market Already Told You to Pivot — Here’s How to Listen
Most startups struggle not because their idea is bad, but because they ignore the signals the market is sending.
How to Keep Your Board Aligned and Engaged So It Actually Drives Results
Here’s how entrepreneurs can build a strong, value-creating partnership with their board of directors and create a powerful ally.
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Why investors are going gaga over solid-state transformers
The technology promises to replace several parts of the grid with one device that’s both controllable and updatable.
Amazon Is Now the Country’s Largest Retailer — Here’s How They Beat Walmart
The e-commerce giant posted $717 billion in sales versus Walmart’s $713 billion, breaking the retailer’s 24-year reign.
4 Surprising Ways Joy Makes You a Stronger, Smarter Leader
In a time of burnout and disengagement, authentic joy — not forced positivity — may be the most overlooked driver of performance, innovation and inclusion.
Here’s a Simple Way to Take Control of PDFs at Work
This lifetime PDF tool can streamline your daily workflow.
OpenAI says 18 to 24-year-olds account for nearly 50% of ChatGPT usage in India
The company said on Friday that users between 18 and 24 years of age account for nearly 50% of all messages sent by Indians to ChatGPT, and users under 30 accounted for 80% of usage in the country.
The Download: Microsoft’s online reality check, and the worrying rise in measles cases
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Microsoft has a new plan to prove what’s real and what’s AI online AI-enabled deception now permeates our online lives. There are the high-profile cases you may easily spot. Other times, it slips…
UAE’s G42 teams up with Cerebras to deploy 8 exaflops of compute in India
Abu Dhabi-based tech company G42 has partnered with U.S.-based chipmaker Cerebras to deploy eight exaflops of compute through a new system in India