Propelld raises Rs 15 crore from Stellaris Venture Partners and India Quotient Propelld is a lending platform that offers loans to students pursuing vocational training in areas ranging from machine learning to hospitality management Propelld, a fintech startup that enables students to get education loans, has raised Rs 15 crore from Stellaris Venture Partners and India Quotient. Existing investor India Angel Network also participated in the funding round. Other investors including Raghunandan G, the founder of TaxiForSure, and Ramakant Sharma, the founder of Livspace, participated as part of the…
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Whistledrive | This Week’s Startup Story
As part of our endeavour to share some of the unique and compelling startup stories from the ecosystem, we spoke to Whistle Drive to understand more about their vision and the way forward. Whistledrive aims at transporting a million people a day to work and places through technology-driven, efficient and safe transportation. The vision of the startup is to be India’s leader in the transportation industry and enable hassle-free private car ownership and employee transportation using technology. Whistledrive Founding Team: Rakesh Munnanooru is the sole founder and CEO of WhistleDrive.…
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Read MoreTop 50 Alan Watts Quotes on Love and Life
Before we look at some of the best Alan Watts Quotes, lets read more about him Alan Watts was one of the best philosophers, authors and speakers of modern history. He did extensive research on Zen Buddhism, and then published one of his first books on the topic – The Way of Zen. Alan Watts since then wrote over 25 books on various topics such as philosophy, Eastern and Western religion, semantics, natural history, cybernetics and the anthropology of sexuality. He was full of intellect and often talked a lot about Buddhism, mindfulness…
Read MoreTop 50 Albert Camus Quotes On Life, Love and Happiness
Albert Camus was a French philosopher, author, and a journalist. Winner of the prestigious Nobel Prize in Literature at the age of 44 in 1957, the second youngest recipient in history. Camus was born in Algeria to French parents. Spent his childhood in a poor neighbourhood and later studied philosophy at the University of Algiers His most notable work included The Stranger and The Myth of Sisyphus. Camus was an excellent student who loved football. His football dream came to an end as he was diagnosed with tuberculosis. The very…
Read More91 Best Jordan Peterson Quotes On Life And Happiness
Dr Jordan Peterson is a clinical psychologist and a professor of psychology at the University of Toronto, Canada. He is the author of the bestseller ’12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos’. With a unique way of approaching complex and chaotic problems, Dr Peterson knows the art of simplifying life. Today, he is one of the most popular personalities across the world. His Youtube channel has more than 2 million subscribers. He has also featured on many popular shows and podcasts. BrilliantRead has compiled the best ever quotes by Dr…
Read More50 Motivational Quotes For Entrepreneurs
No one ever said it was easy being an entrepreneur. Whether you’re in the early stages of your startup, just secured funding for your startup or you are ready for product launch, there will always be moments when you ask yourself if this whole entrepreneur thing is worth it. Time and again, you need a boost of inspiration to kick yourself back into high gear. Right? Read through these top 50 inspirational quotes for entrepreneurs. They’ll help get you back into the right frame of mind and back on…
Read MoreOdisha To Set Up Startup Hubs In Major Cities
Odisha government has approved a proposal to set up startup hubs in major cities of the state, aiming to boost the ecosystem for emerging businesses, government officials said. Chief Secretary and Chief Development Commissioner, Odisha and Secretary to Government Shri Aditya Prasad Padhi, while reviewing the progress of the startup policy implementation, directed officials to prepare a detailed business plan of the proposed hubs for its effective management and operation. Meanwhile, LN Gupta, Additional Chief Secretary, MSME, said that Odisha emerged as a ‘Top Performer’ in the States’ Startup Ranking…
Read MoreAI Based Startups In India And Their Funding 2019
Well, Artificial Intelligence is the buzz word now a days. So what does it mean actually Artificial intelligence is a branch of computer science that aims to create intelligent machines. It has become an essential part of the technology industry. Research associated with artificial intelligence is highly technical and specialized. The core problems of artificial intelligence include programming computers for certain traits such as: Knowledge Reasoning Problem solving Perception Language Processing Visual Processing Learning Planning Ability to manipulate and move objects Self-driving cars and delivery robots make a lot of…
Read MoreTop 20 Inspirational Pema Chödrön Quotes On Life
We have compiled the best Pema Chödrön quotes that have a massive potential to transform your life. Pema Chödrön is an American Tibetan Buddhist. She has inspired millions of people around the work through her writings and lectures. She is also the author of many best selling books, such as When Things Fall Apart, Living Beautifully, and The Places that Scare You. Top 20 Inspirational Pema Chödrön Quotes 1. “At the root of all the harm we cause – is ignorance.” – Pema Chödrön Life Quotes …
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