From Tesla’s self-driving cars to Facebook’s Metaverse and all the intelligent AI softwares that can literally do anything that you can imagine, the capabilities of 21st Century technology are showing incremental progress. We live in a consumer-centric society and tech companies are constantly innovating to come up with new ways to solve existing problems and provide immersive experiences. The bridge between perceived reality, mixed reality, augmented reality and virtual reality is shorter than ever. While VR was mostly associated with gaming in the recent past, now it is quickly becoming a crucial part of businesses across the planet. What is Virtual Reality? Companies are incorporating VR into their daily operations to increase efficiency, reduce costs and revolutionize the way customers experience products and services. Virtual Reality(VR) in business refers to a high-end simulated environment that is hyper realistic since it looks and feels completely real. The combination of sophisticated digital hardware…
What is Networking? Networking refers to the practice of forming mutually-beneficial business relationships with different…
The terms “sustainability” and “conserving the environment” are the trending buzzwords these days. But what is sustainability and how do you practice it to save the environment? Sustainability or sustainable living means the idea of replacing your existing products and habits with ones that don’t harm the environment and benefit it. Moreover, creating new products that are renewable and recyclable is a part of a sustainable living. For instance, using renewable sources of energy such as solar, wind and hydro or trying to walk/carpool when possible. As individuals, all of us can make small yet significant changes in our daily lives to become more sustainable. Here are 5 ways in which you can reduce your carbon footprint and choose to coexist with the environment in a sustainable manner: 1) Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Reduce your usage of plastic packaged products such as plastic cans of processed food and drinks + single-use…
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In the last few years, India has become the hub for innovation and startups. In fact, the 21st Century has seen India become the fastest growing startup ecosystem in the world. Every budding entrepreneur dreams of spearheading a ‘Unicorn Startup’. This term was coined by Aileen Lee, an American venture capitalist, seed investor and the founder of Cowboy Ventures. Once a startup crosses the $1 billion valuation mark, it becomes a Unicorn. Presently, India is home to 107 unicorns. Achieving such a mammoth feat requires a lot of hardwork, persistence, patience and a little bit of luck. Here are 5 unique Indian unicorns that have etched their name into history: 1) Inmobi Valuation: $12-15 billion (provided they meet their plans to raise $1 billion at that valuation this year) Inmobi’s rise to the top made it the first ever Indian Unicorn Startup in 2011. This was a key milestone in the…
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With the whole world trying to go green, collective initiatives are as important as your individual efforts. What better way to start than your workplace? Doing so can not only make your office environmentally-sustainable, it will also reduce costs through lower utility bills, in addition to improving the health and morale of your employees. Working towards sustainability will help your company achieve its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) goals and instil confidence and trust in your shareholders as well as the public. Moreover, undertaking eco-conscious efforts as a group can be fun and help in team building activities which is bound to improve morale and professional relationships. Here are a few sustainable business practices that you can adopt today to improve your tomorrow: 1) Incentivize Employees to Use More Sustainable Transportation Encourage and incentivize employees to carpool, use public transportation such as public buses, metros, or even ride to work on…