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Zepto's CEO, Aadit Palicha, addressed his controversial work-life balance comment, describing it as a 'stupid idea' on a recent podcast. He emphasized Zepto's intense, results-oriented culture, acknowledging it's not for everyone but ideal for ambitious individuals. Palicha also reflected on the company's near-death experience during the funding crisis and urged Indian startups to pursue larger ambitions.

Global AI startups are increasingly choosing the UAE as their base, drawn by its innovation pace and research hub reputation, as revealed at Dubai AI Week 2025. Speakers highlighted the country's stability, supportive legislation, and the Golden Visa program as key attractions.the Dubai government entities are already transforming operations with AI, while experts emphasize coordination for AI leadership.

To achieve a $1 trillion economy, the Yogi government will establish Invest UP offices in New Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. These hubs will facilitate direct investor communication, promote UP's policies, and build a responsive support network. The offices aim to attract diverse investments and foster knowledge-based industries, solidifying Uttar Pradesh's position as a top investment destination.

Aman Gupta of boAt addressed the BluSmart fraud, emphasizing ethics and governance. He highlighted the damage to investor trust and the startup ecosystem due to financial mismanagement. Gupta urged founders to prioritize integrity, clean financial records, and transparent reporting over rapid growth, drawing on childhood lessons about ethical conduct in business.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman endorsed Cradlewise, a smart crib developed by Indian founders, sparking interest in the AI-powered sleep solution. Radhika Patil, the CEO, expressed gratitude for Altman's unexpected praise, highlighting the crib's AI-powered monitoring, gentle rocking, and mobile app integration. Priced at $1,999, Cradlewise targets tech-savvy parents prioritizing sleep and safety.

Jeff Bezos, despite his visionary leadership at Amazon, has faced numerous setbacks. Failures like the Fire Phone, Crucible, and Haven highlight the challenges of innovation and market disruption. Investments in dot-com era ventures such as Pets.com and Kozmo.com also resulted in significant losses, demonstrating the risks inherent in pioneering new business models.

Sam Altman has resigned as chairman of Oklo. This move aims to facilitate partnerships, especially with OpenAI. Oklo is developing advanced nuclear reactors for clean energy. These reactors could power AI data centers. Hyperscalers need reliable, emissions-free power. Oklo has a deal with Switch. Its first reactor site is in Idaho. Oklo's shares fell after Altman's departure.

Aman Gupta, co-founder of Boat, supports Union Minister Piyush Goyal’s vision for Indian startups to lead in deep tech. Gupta emphasized the need for innovation in AI, robotics, and climate technology, urging strategic benchmarking against global leaders and advocating for long-term collaboration between founders and policymakers.

India’s job scene is so desperate that millions can be hired to deliver biryani at less than $10/day. That’s not any startup’s fault. But no startup can claim that as a great innovation either

Aman Gupta, co-founder of boAT, has shown support for Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal's push for India’s startups to dream bigger. Highlighting the need for deeper investments into AI, deeptech, and infrastructure, Gupta emphasizes founder–policymaker collaboration for India to become a global leader.

Union Minister Piyush Goyal urged Indian startups to focus on high-tech sectors like semiconductors and AI instead of convenience-driven ventures. Harsh Goenka and other industry leaders supported this view, emphasizing the need for a mindset shift to enhance India's global competitiveness.