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gentlefennel

3mo

works at

IBM

How is Fareye?

How is Fareye ? Any pointers about leaves, benefits, work culture,onsites appreciated .

a system engineer

3mo

Imagine getting hired straight from the comments section!!!

Guys, delete your resumes and pause all your cold-emails asking for referrals. If you wish to join new age growing startups, catch their attention by creating something cool for them or sharing great ideas for them to improve. And boom, here you go! The new age hiring is here guys, and I am already loving it!

a chief engineer

4mo

Imagine getting Mercedes Benz from your company as Diwali gift!

A Chennai-based company "Detailing Solutions" gifted its employees 28 cars and 29 bikes including even Mercedes Benz! Why? To boost employee moral! And ek meri company hai, abhi se soan papdi ke dibbe aana shuru hogye h🥲 Vaise sahi bhi h, jaise hmare colleagues h, ye log gaadi apne naam hote hi resign bhi maar skte hai😂

udtateer

3mo

works at

AmbitionBox

Guess the fall down year for Deepinder Goyal

2025

2026

2027

Never

37 participants

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poll closed

cleantonic

3mo

works at

Oracle

Roast the "New Zepto" Idea

So recently I was wondering how quick commerce poses a threat to the Kirana Stores. Although the quick commerce is really convenient and swanky, it has its downsides: Always pay 60 rupees extra on each order in the name of delivery fee, convenience etc. Overspending on these apps to reach a minimum order value. Buying vegetables is a hassle here. What if we had an option of getting a delivery within 15 mins of your groceries from the nearby Kirana Stores in a radius of 5km. this increases the visibility of that store and removes the convenience charge for the consumer it also plays on the factor of trust, where you buy stuff from your trusted kirana store near you. How to make money? the consumer pays a monthly pass of 500 for using the platform with zero convenience fees and delivery charges. the Kirana stores pay a fee to use the platform. Is this something that would interest you?

a content writer

3mo

Zomato is acting Arbitrarily!!!

Are they serious??? I mean what a tactic ?🤷‍♂️

gemsbond

4mo

works at

Accenture

Swiggy Delivery Nightmare!

I had two terrible experiences with Swiggy on October 9th and 10th. Both times, my orders were delayed or incomplete. The delivery agents were unresponsive and Swiggy's customer support offered only refunds. This highlights a serious issue with Swiggy's delivery services. I urge the company to take action to improve its quality and reliability. Has anyone else had similar experiences with Swiggy?

chaturchartwala

3mo

student at

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur

Gold Coins from Blinkit? Seriously?

For me Dhanteras has been a festival where we go to late night shopping with entire family. What's the point of a festival if you just order everything at home? Plus, what about the purity of the coins?? What do you guys think, will this model work out?

kaamchor

3mo

works at

TCS

Have you ordered from FlipkartMinutes yet?

After failing to acquire Zepto, Flipkart has finally launched it's own Quick Commerce platform "Flipkart Minutes". Do you think they'll be able to make their name in this already crowded space where Instamart, Blinkit and Zepto are already killing it? Mai to bs inke initial offers ka wait kr rha hu, to get some crazy deals😂🤌

an assistant manager

3mo

1000% Profit Jump!

This is what happens when you build a business model around people's insecurities and monetise it! Kya meri ex wapas aayegi🤡 Image Credits: ISN

bugmaster

4mo

works at

BYJU'S

Early stage companies are shit

Early-stage companies can be challenging. I've worked at two startups, and the founders often seem out of touch—privileged kids who think it's beneath them to learn from others. They lack essential skills like industry knowledge, tech design, people management, and finance. They don't trust anyone outside their circle and expect you to work 10+ hours a day without offering benefits like health insurance, time off, or learning opportunities. Have you ever worked at a startup that felt more chaotic than creative? What’s your story?

a marketing executive

4mo

Branding-vs-Marketing-vs-Advertising All You Need to know and How They Work Together

Branding, marketing, and advertising are crucial yet distinct strategies for business success. Branding forms the core, shaping your business identity and setting it apart. Marketing builds on this by using tools to communicate with your audience and create engagement. Advertising, meanwhile, amplifies your message through paid media, boosting reach and brand perception. In 2024, businesses invested over $270 billion in social media marketing and advertising because these strategies work hand-in-hand to drive growth. Want to stand out? Invest in all three, and set your brand up for long-term success. #Branding #Marketing #Advertising #BusinessStrategy

jameert

5mo

student at

Agnel Charities FR C Rodrigues Institute of Technology, Navi Mumbai

Interhsip in Startups

I've been actively looking for internship opportunities in startups, particularly in the field of software development, but so far I haven't had much success through traditional applications like cold emails and LinkedIn job postings. If anyone has leads or advice on how to break into the startup ecosystem, I'd greatly appreciate it! I'm especially interested in gaining hands-on experience in fast-paced environments where I can contribute and learn. A bit about me: 4th-year Information Technology student at Mumbai University 🎓 Experience in web development, machine learning, and full-stack development (MERN, Python, C++) 💻 Passionate about building scalable solutions and collaborating in agile environments 🌟 If you know of any startups looking for interns or have any advice on how to approach this differently, please feel free to reach out or drop a comment! Thanks in advance for your help 🙌

awesomesnail

4mo

works at

Flipkart

Ultimate Zomato Hack!

You might have seen many a times that Swiggy and Zomato will never let you connect with a customer support agent or simply deny you a refund if your order is spilled, incorrect, has missing items or stuck in a different space-time dimension where the driver has been reaching you in 20 mins for the last 1 hour. Simple hack: Always choose cash on delivery. It will prioritize your order above gold customers, if you tell their chatbot that you won’t pay if the order is delayed beyond a point they will immediately connect you to a human AND if your order has missing/wrong items - you can simply refuse to pay. The user experience remains exactly the same - once the order is delivered you can pay via any UPI app or wallet or saved card through the app but you never again have to worry about being Zomato’s starving hostage. Wait! To be clear - I’m not suggesting to using this to deny payment of legitimate delivery orders. This is just mean to get “premium experience” with no extra cost.

a sales executive

4mo

Is Work-Life Balance a Myth?

I'm seeing more and more founders posting about how weekend off is a thing of the past and we should be working 7 days a week. This trend is concerning and raises questions about the state of work culture in Indian companies and startups. What are your thoughts on this?

a process analyst

3mo

Which is your go to quick commerce delivery app and why?

Zepto

Blinkit

Swiggy Instamart

Big Basket

33 participants

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poll closed

gurugrind

3mo

An Assistant Manager

Is he for real?

Bhai am I the only one whose complaint isn't resolved yet or you all are in the list too?

doctordaaru

3mo

A Tech Lead

Zomato OverHyped the Diljit Concert! Period.

Am I the only one who feels that way, after visiting the concert yesterday. Especially considering the pathetic management at the venue? Aghh, someone please refund my money already!

blessedtoro

4mo

student at

bharti vidyapeetth

How can you work on startups in college

a marketing executive

4mo

Tips on How to Humanize Your Brand on Social Media

In today’s digital age, your brand needs more than just a presence—it needs personality. Welcome to the crash course on humanizing your brand with Marked Renew! Authenticity is key. Show your quirks—like Oreo's fun collabs or Ben & Jerry’s activism with a twist of puns. Share your brand’s story, not just the product. Take Nike's "Just Do It"—they sell dreams, not just shoes. Engage with your audience like it's a conversation, not a monologue. Humor and emotion? Use them like confetti, making your brand approachable. In the end, your brand isn’t just a logo—it’s a living, breathing digital entity.

gurugrind

3mo

An Assistant Manager

80-100 hours per week!!!

Is this guy the new age "Narayan Murthy"? Work life balance what?

a senior quality assurance engineer

4mo

Another Byjus in making?

I agree the Quick commerce industry is growing rapidly, but isn't this way too much funding? Is it only me or you guys also feel something fishy here? Image credits: IndianStartupNews

anjanadmi

4mo

student at

Jamia Millia Islamia

What is the most underrated dark reality about Indian startups?

I want to understand the dark realities of Indian startups and businesses. My cousin recently started a startup, but things are not going as planned. That's why I want to learn more about the startup/business ecosystem.😅

adbhutengineer

5mo

student at

Galgotias College of Engineering and Technology, Greater Noida

Building my own SaaS business

Getting a job as a fresher is a tough game these days, And the demand vs supply chain is also not in our favour. So I am thinking of starting my own SaaS based business; But I am complete beginner I don't know much about how to start ! So I thought to post this where I can get help from people who are in this business or know this field very well, Your guidance will be very helpful.

a product manager

4mo

Blinkit Introduces 2 month Notice Period!

Once highly praised for its no notice period policy. The company has finally introduced a mandatory 2 month notice for some of its senior positions considering the rapidly growing quick commerce industry and poaching done by the rivals swiggy instamart and zepto! This is what happens eventually to all firms who start with employee friendly policies, ultimately they have to become like other players for the sake of the business! Sad but true ;-(

dadiji

8mo

works at

Accenture

What are some cool startups (Indian) you would love to work with?

If you know a less-known Indian startup that is doing some crazy shit (not so obvious ones), do mention. Your turn.

importantscorpion

4mo

works at

Info Edge

There's overconfidence, arrogance and then there's this guy🙄

Invest in EVs or face the wrath of your shareholders." I guess he's just trying to be nice about it. 😂 #GentleReminder #EVsOrElse #ShareholderPressure

a senior financial analyst

4mo

Ola vs Kunal Kamra

As much as I hate Kunal Kamra, I would still support him here😂. I mean like seriously, how does Bhavish even gets this confidence after such pathetic after sales services to their scooters. Olan Musk bnne chle h chacha😂 The stock prices say it all, lol.

a sales executive

4mo

Beyond the Hype!

Startup culture is getting a little too... easy. Anyone can slap together a website and claim they're a founder. Don't get me wrong, the hustle is real, but is everyone truly building something groundbreaking? 🤔

importantscorpion

4mo

works at

Info Edge

Kamra vs. Aggarwal: Round Two🙄

Kunal Kamra has once again criticized Bhavish Aggarwal. Do you agree with his views?

a product manager

3mo

Phle aadat lgao, fir kamao!

Zomato & Swiggy have increase platform price to Rs 10! Now when the brands have built the habit of dependency on them among the users, they are finally starting to show true colors! #zomato #swiggy

swagpumpkin

4mo

An Ops Executive

What's wrong with the work culture in Indian companies/startups these days?

Completely align with this

I won't accept this shit

I don't mind

I have a life!😒

28 participants

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poll closed

a senior associate

4mo

Bhavish Agarwal- Elon of India or Clown of India?👀

Imagine waking up to your CEO fighting with an outdated comedian over twitter. Professionalism where?🥱

harrypotter

7mo

works at

AmbitionBox

Blinkit Burning Less Cash, But Still Losing Heat

Blinkit's losses seem to be slowing down. They tripled their revenue in FY23, but losses still crept up a bit. While not quite profitable, it's an improvement. The question is, can they keep growing sales faster than their expenses? With Zomato's backing, they're definitely trying.

insideoutt

5mo

works at

IBM

Why do we need clothes in 60 minutes?🤔

What are your thoughts on this?

awesomesnail

5mo

works at

Flipkart

Slow & Steady wins the race! Your thoughts?

theshark

6mo

A Process Associate

Is Astrotalk real?

They charge by the minute for consultations. I had a bad experience with them and think they might have many fake astrologers. 🤔 Can you share your experience with AstroTalk and whether it has helped you at all?

cerealkiller

5mo

works at

HNI Corporation

Startup Pay Dispute: Can My Friend Keep the Laptop Until They Settle?

A friend quit a small startup after years of low pay and long hours. They promised raises but never followed through. Now, they’re refusing to pay his last 2 months' salary unless he returns the laptop, claiming they have no money. 😲 Can he keep the laptop until they pay?

anjanadmi

6mo

student at

Jamia Millia Islamia

Zepto's App & Customer Support Are Beyond Frustrating!😠

I placed an order worth ₹400 on Zepto and it's been over an hour with no delivery due to supposed "rainfall"—except it's not raining! To make matters worse, their app has no way to contact customer support or talk to an agent. No chat, no help, just pure frustration.😤😤

a content writer

6mo

PhonePe CEO Warns Startups says Ignore Regulations at Your Peril🤔

UPI payments giant PhonePe CEO Sameer Nigam, while speaking at the Startup Conclave, said that if founders believe that the regulator will never come calling, then either because the space or the product they deal in isn't relevant enough or because they live in a fool's paradise. "You are talking about people's money. If nobody is regulating what you do, nobody cares about what you do," he said. Thoughts💁‍♂️

theshark

5mo

A Process Associate

How many of you want to start a startup in 2024/25 despite the tough market?💹

Yes, I want to startup

No, it's too risky

Don't want to startup

47 participants

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poll closed

theshark

5mo

A Process Associate

Woah.. Swiggy Instamart has a new CEO

Cofounder Phani will step down from the role.

an operations manager

6mo

What's up with the crazy price hikes on food apps?

I returned to Bangalore after a month and tried to order my usual favorite meal, only to find the prices had jumped by 15%! I checked Swiggy and Zomato, and they've increased their prices. I called the restaurant, and their menu prices haven't changed. Are you guys experiencing this too? 🙄🥴🥴

an operations executive

5mo

Basic Startup Tips :

a software developer

6mo

Why Did Dunzo Fail?

Dunzo started hyperlocal delivery back in 2014 and had everything needed for success: customers, experience, technology, delivery workers, and a humble founder, Kabir Biswas. But while Zepto and Blinkit are thriving in quick commerce, Dunzo didn't make it. Why do you think that is? 🤔 It can't just be because they switched from hyperlocal to quick commerce!

coderji

6mo

A Team Lead

Passport size photos now on Blinkit 📷

Zomato & Blinkit will be the largest B2C company in India at this level of user obsession!! What do you think of this keen observation, I am impressed.😲

enchantingspinach

11mo

works at

AmbitionBox

Hi AmboxFam 🙌🏻 I am saumya from AmbitionBox team and i am here to tell you that we’re shaking things up in Communities! 😉 I’m always looking for ways to improve us and hence we’ve been hard at work behind the scenes. While I can’t spill all the beans just yet, I can promise you it’s going to be HUGE – way better than what we’ve got now! 🔥 But we want YOUR help to make it even better! Have an idea or a tiny change that you think would make communities even more awesome? Drop it in the comments! Let’s team up and make some magic happen! 💫

stylishjasmine

10mo

works at

TCS

Election Day = Working day😅

My brother works at this startup and tomorrow is working for them despite it being a compulsory holiday… today the company's founder mentions there’s something important and thus they are working! �🤷‍♂️ Any anonymous reporting options?😑

anjanadmi

6mo

student at

Jamia Millia Islamia

Zepto is the next Amazon!

Zepto CEO Aadit Palicha compared Zepto's potential to Amazon's early days! What's your take on this?🤔

awesomesagar

7mo

student at

Iq city united world school of business

New business

Give me an idea to start a new business in the basis of today's situations. Basically i want to start a restaurant cum cafe..the main attraction is the TRANSPARENT KITCHEN AND THE AMBIENCE Is it work?

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