Long hours, little sleep: BII startup wellness survey reveals the cost of building companies

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Long hours, little sleep: BII startup wellness survey reveals the cost of building companies

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Bertelsmann India Investments recently hosted the eighth Bertelsmann Badminton Championship in Bengaluru, bringing together over 150 startup founders and investors under the theme "Rally For Health." The event aimed to promote long-term wellness within the intense entrepreneurial ecosystem. Alongside the tournament, a wellness survey revealed high burnout rates and long working hours among participants, highlighting a need for organizational support for physical and mental health.

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One fallen power line exposed a growing AI data center problem. Here’s how to fix it.

Startups • via Tech Crunch • Tim De Chant

A power line failure near Washington, DC, caused a voltage spike across the PJM grid after over 3 gigawatts of data centers simultaneously switched to backup power. This event caused regional light flickering and took ten minutes to stabilize. Experts warn that as data centers' grid demand grows, such disruptions will increase unless facilities implement "ride-through" technologies or more orderly disconnection processes to maintain electrical balance.

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5 Books that teach you how to live with fewer expectations

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Modern life often creates frustration through unrealistic expectations of happiness and success. Five influential books—The Happiness Trap, Wintering, The Wisdom of Insecurity, The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down, and When Things Fall Apart—offer strategies for finding peace. These works encourage readers to embrace uncertainty, accept difficult emotions, and practice mindfulness, suggesting that true contentment arises from accepting reality rather than demanding perfection.

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Can Parliamentary Panel’s Latest Recommendations Break Crypto Policy Deadlock?

Business • via Startup • Anjali Jain

For years, India’s approach towards cryptocurrencies has largely revolved around taxation, anti-money laundering (AML) compliance and transaction reporting, while a.

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India has cracked rocket science. Now comes the hard part: Rocket Economics

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Skyroot Aerospace's successful Vikram-1 launch makes India the third nation with private orbital capability. While engineering success is significant, the focus now shifts to commercial viability. To avoid the failures of Western startups, India is building a robust ecosystem driven by government procurement, such as the SBS-3 program. With institutional support and growing global contracts, India aims for a $44 billion space economy by 2033.

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From Zetwerk To Veriqus — Indian Startups Raised $209 Mn This Week

Business • via Startup • Lokesh Choudhary

Indian startups raised $209.1 million across 14 deals from July 18 to 24, a 26% decrease from the previous week. The decline was primarily due to lower deal volume, though four rounds exceeding $40 million accounted for over 80% of the total. Enterprise Services and Enterprisetech led funding, while AI activity plummeted. Additionally, InMobi is planning a $1 billion IPO, and Ather Energy raised ₹1,300 crore through a QIP.

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How to run B2B GTM when your buyer asks ChatGPT first

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In this episode of the Prime Venture Partners podcast, Alon Waks, CMO at SpotDraft, talks about what actually works when Indian founders enter the US, and how AI is changing the shape of B2B buying itself.

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How technology is slowly reshaping India's entrepreneurial backbone

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The most interesting shift I've watched over the last two years isn't in how MSMEs use technology; it's in how technology has started to see them.

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Preparing the workforce for agentic AI and autonomous systems

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Artificial intelligence is evolving from simple productivity tools to autonomous agentic systems capable of reasoning and executing complex workflows. While Gartner predicts AI will handle 15% of work decisions by 2028, a significant skills gap persists. To remain competitive, organizations must shift from one-off training to continuous, role-based education, focusing on human-AI collaboration, governance, and critical thinking to effectively integrate these powerful technologies into the workforce.

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Big win for OpenAI; A tail of promise

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The Union Cabinet approved a bill for stricter paper leak penalties, while Odisha partnered with HCL and Sarvam AI for a Rs 15,000 crore data center. In technology, WhatsApp Pay surpassed CRED in UPI volumes, and Intel reported record revenue growth. Additionally, the Delhi High Court granted OpenAI an interim victory in a copyright dispute with ANI, and Meta launched a new "Seller" app for Facebook Marketplace.

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A display of diversity: India Habitat Centre hosts Kalabimb 2026 art exhibition

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"The India Habitat Centre in New Delhi recently hosted the ninth annual Kalabimb arts exhibition, curated by Finetouch Arts. Featuring 25 contemporary artists, the showcase highlighted a diverse array of mediums and styles, from hyper-realism to textile art. Curator Ravindra Kumar Tanwar noted that the exhibition reflects India's social, political, and spiritual realities, offering an immersive experience that celebrates inclusivity and the boundless possibilities of human creativity.".

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I tried out OpenAI’s new AI keypad — which will be fun for some coders and slightly mystifying to everyone else

Startups • via Tech Crunch • Lucas Ropek

OpenAI has launched Micro, a $230 customizable keypad developed with Work Louder to enhance ChatGPT and Codex workflows. Featuring agent keys and voice dictation, the device targets power users and coders. However, it has received mixed reviews, with critics questioning its value compared to cheaper alternatives. This hardware debut coincides with a legal battle between OpenAI and Apple over allegations of trade theft and intellectual property.

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SpaceX launches new V3 Starlink satellites but suffers another booster failure

Startups • via Tech Crunch • Sean O'Kane

SpaceX successfully deployed its first third-generation Starlink satellites during the 13th test flight of its Starship rocket. While the upper stage performed well, the Super Heavy booster exploded during a simulated landing in the Gulf of Mexico, marking the second V3 booster failure. This technical setback follows a period of stock decline since the company's historic IPO, with shares continuing to drop after the booster's failure.

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Prentis, new AI lab co-founded by Reid Hoffman, Marc Pincus in talks to raise $100M

Startups • via Tech Crunch • Marina Temkin

"Prentis, an AI research lab co-founded by Ritankar Das, Reid Hoffman, and Marc Pincus, is seeking $100 million in funding at a $1 billion valuation. The startup develops AI agents designed to automate routine office workflows by controlling computers. Prentis claims its Hive-32B model outperforms rivals like OpenAI and Anthropic on key benchmarks while offering lower costs. The company has already secured contracts worth up to $50 million.".

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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026’s new Smart Money Stage explores fintech, payments, AI, and everything between

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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will introduce the Smart Money Stage from October 13–15 at San Francisco’s Moscone Center. This dedicated track explores the intersection of fintech, payments, and AI, featuring leaders from companies like Circle, Robinhood, and American Express. Discussions will focus on stablecoins, instant payments, AI-driven financial decisions, and global commerce infrastructure, providing founders and operators with insights into the evolving landscape of modern financial services.

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Vietnam is looking to restrict social media for kids; here’s a look at growing number of other countries doing the same

Startups • via Tech Crunch • Aisha Malik

Vietnam is proposing a unique approach to youth social media restrictions, allowing users under 16 to remain logged in but restricting their ability to post, comment, or react. This draft decree requires parental registration and monitoring. This move aligns with a growing global trend, as countries like Australia, France, and the UK implement or consider bans to combat cyberbullying and mental health issues among young users.

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Waymo reportedly mulling a breakup with Uber

Startups • via Tech Crunch • Sean O'Kane

Waymo is reportedly seeking to terminate its partnership with Uber in Austin and Atlanta, aiming to launch its own robotaxi app in those markets by January 2028. The current agreement expires in May 2028, following a previous split in Phoenix. This move comes amid rising tensions, including public criticism from Uber executives regarding safety and conflicting stances on robotaxi regulations between the two companies.

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Volkswagen engineers charged with insider trading tied to Rivian joint venture

Startups • via Tech Crunch • Kirsten Korosec

"The U.S. Department of Justice charged two Volkswagen engineers, Michael Stamp and Marcus Plank, with securities fraud for an insider-trading scheme. The pair allegedly used confidential information about a joint venture between Volkswagen and Rivian to earn over $300,000 in illegal profits. Following their arrests in San Jose, the engineers now face up to 25 years in prison for exploiting non-public data to trade Rivian stock.".

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Veefin Gets Board Nod To Raise ₹35 Cr Debt

Business • via Startup • Team Inc42

BSE SME-listed Veefin Solutions has received board approval to raise up to ₹35 crore through the issuance of non-convertible debentures via private placement. The funds will support working capital, acquisitions, and scaling efforts without diluting shareholder equity. This move follows shareholder approval for the company's migration to the mainboard listing. Veefin recently reported significant growth, with FY26 revenue surging 339% to ₹345.1 crore and net profits nearly doubling.

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Why Cognition bought Poke: AI personality is becoming a competitive advantage

Startups • via Tech Crunch • Sarah Perez

AI coding startup Cognition has acquired The Interaction Company of California, the creators of the friendly AI assistant Poke, in a deal valued in the low nine figures. Cognition aims to integrate Poke's personable interaction model into its coding agent, Devin, to make it feel more like a human colleague. Poke will leverage Cognition's infrastructure for improved reliability, while potentially orchestrating multiple Devin sessions in the future.

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US accuses American of allegedly wiping his phone using a ‘duress’ password during border search

Startups • via Tech Crunch • Zack Whittaker

"The U.S. Justice Department is prosecuting Samuel Tunick for allegedly using a "duress" password to wipe his phone's data during a border inspection in Atlanta. This marks the first known U.S. case involving charges for using such software features to destroy evidence. Tunick's defense argues the phone seizure was unlawful and motivated by his environmental activism, while the government maintains its right to search devices at borders.".

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