Author: Neel Achary

CODE New Delhi Wraps Up with Resounding Success, Unleashing Entrepreneurial Potential in India

13, June 2023: Expand My Business, a leading platform for entrepreneurial growth, is elated to announce the successful completion of Day 2 of the Convention of Digital Entrepreneurs (CODE) New Delhi. The two-day event, which concluded on June 11, 2023, witnessed an exceptional gathering of industry leaders, innovative startups, and investors, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing in the digital landscape.

“CODE 2023 has been an extraordinary event that has exceeded our expectations. We are delighted to witness the incredible energy, enthusiasm, and passion demonstrated by the attendees. This convention has not only facilitated knowledge sharing and networking but has also paved the way for new partnerships and growth opportunities for entrepreneurs across India,” said Nishant Behl, Founder of Expand My Business.

The second day of CODE New Delhi kicked off with the highly anticipated Founders’ Conference, where founders from renowned brands shared their insights on building companies that make a lasting impact. Speakers such as Aastha Grover (Head, Startup India), Manish Amin (Co-Founder & CIO, Yatra.com), Gaurav Porwal (SVP E-Commerce, Tata Digital) and Pradeep Kumar ‘Prady’ (India CEO, Neil Patel Digital India) captivated the audience with their inspiring journeys and valuable advice.

While addressing the conference and highlighting the pace at which the Indian startup ecosystem is growing, Aastha Grover pointed out that over 99,000 startups have become a part of Startup India, 49% of which are based in Tier 2 & 3 locations. Speakers at the conference also emphasised the importance of making the approach at the right time to grab maximum eyeballs from the investors in the B2B space.

Continuing from Day 1, Investor Summit provided early-stage founders with unparalleled funding opportunities. The Showcase provided an exceptional platform for startups to pitch their ideas and vision to a wider audience. Entrepreneurs were able to present their innovative concepts and gain exposure to potential customers, partners, and investors. This interactive session demonstrated the immense talent and creativity present in the startup community.

CODE 2023 witnessed participation from 200 exhibitors, 50 speakers and 8k footfall. It also hosted India’s largest Digital Services Expo, which enabled tech service providers from all over the country showcased their cutting-edge products and services. This gathering of industry leaders and exhibitors provided a unique opportunity for attendees to explore the latest digital advancements and forge valuable business relationships.

With an impressive lineup of speakers, including Aastha Grover (Head, Startup India), Gaurav Porwal (SVP E-Commerce, Tata Digital), Jaideep Singh Kalra (Director & Head Business Banking North India, HSBC), and many others, CODE New Delhi delivered a comprehensive learning experience for attendees. The event covered a diverse range of topics, from digital marketing strategies to technological innovations, providing valuable insights to empower entrepreneurs on their journey to success.

Expand My Business extends its heartfelt appreciation to all the speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, and attendees who contributed to the success of CODE New Delhi. The overwhelming response and positive feedback received have further reinforced the commitment to nurturing the entrepreneurial ecosystem in India.

greytHR Academy’s New Courses aim to Empower 100,000+ Participants for Enhanced Employability

Bengaluru: 13 June 2023: greytHR Academy today announced the launch of new courses with an aim to certify over 1,00,000 young professionals and students. The greytHR Academy was launched in 2019 with the aim of imparting practical HR and payroll knowledge. Its well-curated range of courses and training programmes caters to the HR and Payroll domain.

Established by the country’s leading cloud-based HRMS provider, Greytip Software, greytHR Academy is aiming to achieve this milestone via its dedicated online LMS platform, Udemy, and by leveraging partnerships with academic institutions. Comprising industry-relevant courses across domains such as HR Operations, Payroll Statutory Compliance, New Labour Codes, TDS for Indian payroll and many more, greytHR Academy also facilitates entry-level staff training on the usage of greytHR’s technology platform, along with blended learning programmes that combine both elements.

In a bid to expand its course offerings and cater to approximately 4.3 million students who are enrolled for B.Com. and BBA courses across various universities in India, greytHR Academy has introduced a Career Education Programme. This programme is designed specifically to enhance the skill sets of students in the Commerce and Business streams. This HR Tech-based course will be launched in the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) format and will cover topics, such as Payroll Processing, which are often excluded from the course curriculum at most educational institutions. On completion of the online course, students will be given the opportunity to practice payroll processing using greytHR software and participate in monthly or bimonthly live training sessions to familiarise themselves with the greytHR software. The greytHR Academy Career Education Programme will empower students with the ability to take up payroll processing-related jobs. It also eliminates the need to undergo an additional training or apprenticeship programme when they join their first organisation in the same domain.

Speaking on this occasion, Girish Rowjee, Co-founder and CEO, greytHR said, “I am filled with immense pride and delight to be a part of the transformative impact of greytHR Academy. It started as a sincere endeavour to provide HR training but has now evolved into a pivotal educational initiative. I firmly believe that empowerment leads to positive change, and our academy is poised to positively impact how students and HR professionals prepare for industry-specific job roles.

The introduction of our Career Education Programme for B.Com. and BBA students holds immense significance. We are unwavering in our commitment to expanding our range of courses and supporting participants on their career journeys. My hope is that this initiative will truly make a difference in the lives of our participants, empowering them to unlock their full potential and seize promising employment opportunities.”

In addition to the Career Education Programme, greytHR Academy offers the Digital HR Certification Programme for graduates and professionals. Certified participants of this programme will stand out among the pool of HR professionals. Eligible participants can also benefit from the placement assistance offered by the Academy team.

RevSure.AI Closes $10 Million Seed Round Co-Led by Neotribe Ventures & Innovation Endeavors

India, June 13th, 2023 – RevSure, the AI-fueled Pipeline Acceleration company that provides unprecedented insight into pipeline health and how to prioritize marketing and sales investments, today announced it has expanded its seed funding to $10M with an additional $6M round. Neotribe Ventures and Innovation Endeavors co-led the seed round, with participation from Operator Collective and Correlation Ventures. Neotribe Partner Alex Salazar, who is the former founder and CEO of Stormpath (acquired by Okta), will join RevSure’s board of directors.

Today’s marketing leaders are under a tremendous amount of pressure during a stressful time of economic uncertainty. Scrutiny on predictable revenue growth and pipeline health has intensified and marketing teams are increasingly measured on their pipeline influence. Marketing teams are being asked to do more with less, but recent research found that 66% of marketing leaders don’t know where funnel leakage and conversion bottlenecks are happening in their pipelines, and 71% say they lack confidence in their ability to convert leads into sales.

RevSure has helped customers like BigID, Zeotap, and SnapLogic simply and accurately predict, generate, and accelerate their pipelines. Real-time, AI-powered insights identify bottlenecks and offer recommendations on where to prioritize efforts to maximize ROI, providing leaders with pipeline clarity unlike what they’ve ever had before.

“RevSure uncovers what’s happening in the marketing and sales funnel so companies know exactly what’s working, how much leakage is occurring, and where to focus resources to win more deals,” said Alex Salazar, Partner at Neotribe Ventures. “We’re thrilled to be leading the expansion of RevSure’s seed round as their ability to accurately predict pipeline value from all the leads marketing generates is creating an opportunity for them to become the de facto system of engagement for demand gen teams.”

The additional funding will allow RevSure to continue its mission of advancing the effectiveness of pipeline generation for B2B companies. Its key priorities are to deepen investments in product, engineering, and AI technology and resources, further scale customer acquisition, and double down on the company’s go-to-market strategy.

“Since its launch less than a year ago, we have been continuously impressed with RevSure’s team and its strong execution,” said Harpinder “Harpi” Singh, Partner at Innovation Endeavors. “RevSure’s strong engagement metrics indicate that it is becoming a must-have tool for CMOs and their marketing teams for predictive pipeline visibility.”

“The question that is top of mind for every marketing leader right now is: ‘Am I meeting my pipeline generation goals, and if not, what should I do about it?’ What sets RevSure apart is the unique combination of data normalization and predictive AI that allows CMOs and their teams to answer those questions faster than ever using a simple, action-oriented user interface,” said Haley Daiber Brannan, Investing Partner at Operator Collective. “It’s working, and the growing customer love RevSure has earned in such a short time speaks for itself.”

“Pipeline health needs to be on every go-to-market leader’s, CEO’s, and Board’s agenda – it’s the missing link in driving predictable & profitable revenue growth which is critical in the current economic climate,” said Deepinder Singh Dhingra, founder and CEO of RevSure. “Adding AI-based predictive insights into pipeline effectiveness and health will allow companies to focus on predictability for outcomes, acceleration to revenue and effectiveness or quality and efficiency.”

Calling All Gamers: Acer’s Gaming Mania Sale – Unmissable Deals and Incredible Giveaways only at Acer Exclusive Stores

Mumbai, 13 2023: Acer has announced mega gaming sale event across India, catering to gaming enthusiasts from June 14th to 18th. The sale guarantees a wide range of exclusive offers, exciting giveaways, and the opportunity to win the coveted Predator Helios Neo i7 gaming laptop. Take advantage of enticing deals on gaming laptops and enjoy additional bonuses like mouse, headset, and Acer backpack bundles. Buyers can also win game codes of AAA titles, making the offer even more sweeter.

The event includes walk-in giveaways where lucky visitors can win a fantastic bundle of a mouse, headset, and stylish gaming bag. With ten giveaways daily, the atmosphere will be filled with anticipation. There is also a grand lucky draw for the Predator Helios Neo i7 gaming laptop, which guarantees an immersive gaming experience.

In addition to the giveaways and lucky draw, Acer has special offers for buyers during the event. Lucky buyers can enter a daily lucky draw to win Acer monitors, enhancing their gaming experience.

To make the gaming event even more enticing, Acer has introduced irresistible deals on an extensive selection of gaming laptops.

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CREDAI NCR Organises Mega Health Camp At EROS Sampoornam In Greater Noida West

CREDAI NCR has undertaken a health check-up camp and Eye check-up camp for National Capital Region (NCR) construction workers. It is part of its proactive Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). The health camp was held on June 12th at Eros Sampoornam, Greater Noida West. More than 200 attended the camp.

The construction workers underwent thorough examination by a physician including blood pressure, sugar, height-weight check-ups etc. Construction Workers consulted certain routine problems which were duly responded by the physician. Similarly, Eyes were tested in Eye check-up camp. CREDAI NCR has partnered with Felix Hospital, a leading healthcare service provider, for this purpose.

“At CREDAI NCR, we firmly believe in making a meaningful impact on people’s lives and strive to foster sustainable growth in the real estate sector while ensuring the well-being of all stakeholders. This is an ongoing effort on our part. Recently, we donated oxygen cylinders to leading charitable hospitals. This healthcare initiative for construction workers aligns with our core values and demonstrates our commitment to their well-being,” Manoj Gaur, President of CREDAI NCR, stated.

CREDAI NCR has consistently been at the forefront of corporate initiatives to impact society positively. By extending support to the healthcare needs of construction workers, the organization aims to enhance the overall quality of life and ensure the welfare of the community it serves.

Hearmo Introduces the Ultimate Connected Experience with Three Premium Smartwatches: HearFit RS, HearFit VS, and HearFit REX, Featuring Bluetooth Calling

New Delhi, June 13, 2023: Hearmo, a smart wearable and hearable lifestyle brand, has debuted in the market with the launch of three premium lifestyle smartwatches – the HearFit RS, the HearFit VS, and the HearFit REX. Designed to cater to fitness enthusiasts and fashion-conscious consumers, these smartwatches are equipped with advanced features that include Bluetooth calling, 100+ sports and fitness tracking modes, an HD display, and a sturdy metallic build. These smartwatches will be available across online and offline channels, with prices starting at an attractive launch offer of just INR 1,699/-. With the launch of these three flagship smartwatches, Hearmo aims to bring high-quality and innovative features to the Indian smartwatch market at an accessible price.

“We are excited to make our debut with our premium lifestyle smartwatches. At Hearmo, our vision is to provide high-quality advanced products at affordable prices, bringing happiness to our customers through a premium user experience. With the launch of HearFit RS, HearFit VS, and HearFit REX, we bring our brand’s ethos to life, embodying superior technology, stylish design, and innovative features. Our goal is to make premium wearable devices accessible to all, enhancing their lifestyle with joy and convenience. We embark on this journey with excitement, empowering individuals to embrace an active and connected lifestyle.” – said Mr. Mahendra D Jangir, Founder & CEO, Hearmo.

Specifications and Features:

The HearFit RS seamlessly blends style and technology. Designed with precision, it boasts a 2.0″ (UHD) Full View Display, offering a frameless design and wider visual angles for an immersive experience. The display is further enhanced with Corning Gorilla glass for added durability and protection. The HearFit RS supports AI, games, NFC, and various other features, enhancing your smartwatch experience. It is built with an IP68 waterproof and dustproof rating, as well as atmospheric pressure monitoring. The HearFit RS truly stands out with its remarkable resolution of 420X485 and 320PPI, delivering vibrant visuals. Its brightness of 700 Nits offers excellent visibility in any lighting condition.

Additionally, the HearFit RS goes beyond the ordinary with its wireless charging capability, freeing users from the hassle of cables and ensuring a seamless experience. Users can answer calls on the go with the integrated Bluetooth calling feature, enabling them to pick up calls directly on the speaker while running or driving and stay connected without any distractions.

The HearFit VS combines superior design and craftsmanship in a lightweight and ultra-thin build, providing ultimate comfort for everyday wear. Its 1.9″ bezel-less display offers a stunning visual experience, with vibrant and sharp visuals delivered through a resolution of Narrow Bezel 240X285 and 201 PPI. With features like 100+ sports modes, a battery-saving mode, and multiple standby watch faces, the HearFit VS caters to individual styles and preferences. The smartwatch also includes heart rate, blood pressure, and sleep monitoring features, along with support for the FitCloudPro app. Its brightness of 600 Nits ensures excellent visibility in all lighting conditions.

The HearFit REX stands out with its sleek and stylish design, offering a crystal-clear 1.9″ narrow display with a vibrant and immersive resolution of 240×280. Designed to impress, this smartwatch goes beyond a timepiece, providing advanced features such as heart rate monitoring and sleep tracking to help users stay in tune with their health and wellness. With an IP67 waterproof rating and a robust zinc alloy body, the HearFit REX ensures durability and protection in various environments. It is available in sophisticated colors such as Premium Black, Army Green, Cool Gray, or Rich Gold, allowing users to match their style effortlessly.

Price and Availability

The Hearmo HearFit RS smartwatch, priced at INR 8,999/-, is now available on Amazon and in offline channels at an exclusive launch offer price of INR 2,599/-. This stylish timepiece comes in a sleek GunMetal color option and also includes an additional strap for added versatility.

The Hearmo HearFit VS smartwatch, priced at INR 6,999/-, boasts a lightweight and ultra-thin design that caters to everyday use. It is currently being offered at a special launch price of INR 2,399/- on Amazon and in offline channels. Additionally, it comes with an extra strap for added convenience.

For individuals in search of an affordable yet high-quality option, the HearFit REX smartwatch emerges as the ideal choice. Priced at a mere INR 4499/-, this remarkable timepiece is currently available at a limited launch offer price of INR 1699/-. It comes in four captivating color variations, including Black, Army Green, Cool Gray, and Rich Gold. The HearFit REX smartwatch can now be conveniently purchased through the Offline channel.

Experience the Captivating Design of VitrA Outline Washbasins

Bathrooms have evolved in recent years from a place of extreme necessity to an aesthetic part of the home. An increasing number of consumers are interested in installing washbasins in a variety of styles and colours for a modern look. If you are looking for elegant and trendy washbasins, the VitrA Outline series is the way to go.

VitrA Outline washbasins completely transform the appearance of your washbasins while offering elegant practicality. This new series is distinguished by its distinctive designs which gives your bathrooms a new look. The series of ongoing trends showcase a modern and contemporary aesthetic, making it suited for all preferences and creating magnificent bathroom designs.

Washbasins in the new Outline series are available in a variety of shapes including Tv, oval, square, and pebble, and are available in white, matt white, matt taupe, matt clay beige, matt moss green, matt stone grey, matt terra rosa and matt black. This series caters to people who want to make their bathrooms a remarkable fashion statement for everyone to admire. Hence, the distinctive design and the durable material make the washbasin look more aesthetic and give a modern touch to your bathroom.

The VitrA Outline series caters to the evolving demands of modern homeowners who seek both functionality and aesthetics in their bathrooms. By offering a captivating selection of washbasins in various styles and colours, VitrA Outline allows individuals to create a truly remarkable and on-trend bathroom space. Elevate your bathroom’s design with the elegant and trendy washbasins from the VitrA Outline series, harnessing the incredible possibilities of exceptional design.

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Tevva develops a four times more efficient regen braking system with ZF

London, 13 June 2023: British electric vehicle manufacturer Tevva has successfully completed development of the regenerative braking system on its 7.5t battery-electric truck. Part of this involved working with global Tier 1 supplier ZF to integrate its Electronic Brake System (EBS) for use in zero-emission Tevva electric trucks.

ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) is the world’s largest supplier to the commercial vehicle industry offering solutions for vehicle motion control, integrated safety, automated driving, and electric mobility. ZF worked with Tevva to adapt its EBS for deployment in the Tevva 7.5t battery electric vehicle – which uses a blend of regenerative and compressed air brakes to add an extra layer of safety and responsiveness for drivers.

Tevva’s engineers successfully met a range of stringent testing criteria for the company’s truck to receive ZF’s approval, working on fine-tuning the electric truck’s vehicle control unit (VCU) and enhance compatibility with the EBS. The result is a system that recuperates up to four times* more energy than a conventional compressed air brake system, optimising the range of the Tevva truck. Testing of the adapted system, which took place at the ZF test track in Jeversen, Germany, involved a variety of conditions, gradients and surface types.

Technological advancements allow a modern EBS system to control the blending of friction braking with the e-motor, reducing brake wear and tear. The system transfers the driver’s deceleration request electronically to all braking system components to shorten response time, balance brake forces and provide ease of braking and efficient brake management.

ZF’s Heiko Eggers, Head of Commercial Vehicle EMEA Application Engineering for Braking and ADAS, said: “Our broad product portfolio, including ZF’s standardised Electronic Braking System, enables faster time-to-market for new, innovative market players such as Tevva. Their commitment and agile engineering expertise allowed us to meet our stringent safety requirements and complete our project. We look forward to seeing the first Tevva trucks on the road.”

Tevva’s Uzair Jilani, Lead Engineer, Drive and Brake Systems, said: “We have worked hard to secure a ringing endorsement from arguably one of the world’s most significant Tier 1 suppliers. Working with ZF is a crucial step in the momentum we are building as a truck manufacturer. The system has been adapted for use with our regen system; when the brake pedal is pushed, most of the ‘braking’ is handled by regen, meaning that the drive system slows the vehicle down.

“The conventional braking system is still needed to bring the truck to a complete stop, but this double layer of safety is an excellent aid to more efficient driving. It also means that the hardware undergoes less strain to extend the braking system’s life in the long run.”

Tevva’s 7.5t battery-electric vehicle (BEV) has this year begun mass production at the company’s London facility. This will be followed by a 7.5t hydrogen-electric truck, which benefits from a hydrogen range-extender that enhances vehicle range to 354 miles (570 km). The Tevva BEV offers up to 140 miles (227 kilometres) from its 105-kWh battery on a single charge and is ideal for last-mile and urban delivery fleets.

Recruiting the best talent can be tricky; here’s how to improve your hiring process

In this ever-evolving business landscape, hiring the right, skilled, and talented workforce plays a vital role in scaling a business and taking the company to the next level. Strategic hiring is crucial to accomplishing the growth of any business. Thus, companies must improve their acquisition process with technology, better human resources management, and accurate job descriptions.

Hiring new employees is an inevitable part of a business, and it is more than just reviewing resumes and conducting interviews. Each time a company hires new talent, it makes a long-term investment in the candidate. In this case, recruiting mistakes like poorly crafted job descriptions or lack of communication can deter a qualified candidate from gaining employment or lead to hiring the wrong candidate.

However, with the right hiring process, organisations can recruit the right people for better productivity and lower attrition rates.

This article delves deeper into some tips to improve the hiring process and onboard the right candidates.

1. Write an accurate job description

A job description is a job applicant’s first interaction with an organisation. Employers must ensure that they write accurate and good job descriptions that reflect the organisation’s vision and the role that they are hiring for. A well-written job description will help sieve candidates who aren’t the right fit so that the hiring manager can focus on the best resumes to evaluate. To avoid confusion, the job description must include responsibilities, qualifications, salary expectations, and perks.

2. Identify the right skills for preferred positions

Before hiring a candidate, it is mandatory for the hiring manager to identify the specific needs of a preferred role and try to find someone who can fulfil those requirements. By recognising the exact skill sets required for a job, companies can hire the best talent who is specifically aligned with the company’s business goals and is a culture fit. Hiring managers must create a list of hiring objectives and seek inputs from team members to find a suitable candidate.

3. Build a talent database

Recruiters can create a database of talented candidates who can fill future vacancies. By creating a pool of candidates before a position opens, the hiring manager has ample time to engage with prospective candidates and stay in touch until there is an opening. This will reduce the time to hire when a suitable position opens up.

4. Leverage technology

With advancements in technology, hiring managers now use tools to eliminate bias and improve efficiency when recruiting candidates. With the use of artificial intelligence (AI), the entire selection process can be automated. Chatbots can improve engagement with potential candidates by spending additional time or resources. By adopting recruiting software, the tedious hiring tasks handled manually can be automated. The hiring software tracks every step of the candidate, which helps select the best candidate and streamline the hiring process. For instance, using ChatGPt can automate several HR tasks, ranging from recruitment to employee engagement and development. The software also provides analytics that gives a hiring manager insight into how their hiring process is performing and the scope of improvement.

5. Social media is a blessing

Hiring managers can use social media to find the right candidates and make connections with them in advance. Social platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and others offer recruiters an insight into the candidate’s overall personality and how well they will fit into the company culture. The main factor of recruiting on social media is to cut through the noise and find the right talent. Social media is the best way to find and connect with passive candidates. For instance, LinkedIn is a directory of professionals organised by industry, company, job title and other categories.

To summarise

To address the cutthroat competition in the job market and hire the best talent, hiring managers must adopt an efficient recruitment process to attract and retain the most skilled candidates. Hiring the best candidates can be a daunting task, but the tips discussed in this article can be quite insightful for a hiring manager. Besides the aforementioned tips, hiring managers must emphasise hiring candidates who are an excellent fit for the company culture and share a similar vision for the business.

Attributed to – Mr. Sarvesh Agrawal is the Founder and CEO of Internshala, the career- tech platform