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entrepreneurship
Commodities Lovely Professional University Students Launch Mushroom Startup, Harvest 118 Kg
A group of Lovely Professional University students has launched a mushroom startup, harvesting 62 kg of button mushrooms and 56 kg of oyster mushrooms. The venture includes value-added products like mushroom-based face oil and soap, and repurposed spent substrate for eco-friendly items. The students earned ₹42,000 from sales and plan to expand into premium varieties like enoki, lion's mane, and Ganoderma.
Logistics From Prison Pamphlet to Trucking Success: How Debon Sims Built a Business Nobody Could Take From Him
Debon 'DJ' Sims started his trucking business after studying a pamphlet in prison. He navigated lease-purchase programs, bought his own truck, and built authority through dedication. His story offers lessons in resilience and financial discipline for logistics professionals.
Technology Duolingo Billionaire Founder Luis von Ahn on Rejecting Bill Gates and Building a Global EdTech Empire
In a BBC Business Daily podcast, Duolingo founder Luis von Ahn discusses his path from Guatemala to creating CAPTCHA, selling reCAPTCHA to Google, and building Duolingo into a multi-billion-dollar education company. He shares lessons on entrepreneurship, conflict avoidance, and rejecting an offer from Bill Gates.
Business India's Women-Owned Business Map Shows Western Tilt, ASUSE Data Reveals Regional Disparities
The ASUSE 2025 city-level report reveals that women-owned proprietary establishments are concentrated in western India, with Surat leading at 43.20%, while northern cities like Srinagar (9.92%) and Patna (12.04%) trail. The data offers a rare view of India's unincorporated sector, covering 46 million-plus cities, and underscores regional variations in female entrepreneurship.
Manufacturing Milky Mist Invests ₹480 Crore in Capacity Expansion Ahead of IPO, Founder Says
Milky Mist Dairy Food Chairman & Managing Director Satish Kumar T revealed at the businessline MSME Growth Conclave 2026 that the company borrowed ₹480 crore to build capacity when its topline was ₹200 crore and debt was ₹20 crore. The Erode-based dairy processor is heading toward an IPO and owns an integrated cold chain from farm to fork.
Technology Founders from Goldman and Meta build voice AI for Africa and Middle East markets
AethexAI, a startup founded by former Goldman Sachs and Meta employees, has raised $3 million in pre-seed funding to build voice AI for customer service in Africa and the Middle East. The company uses its own small models (Kora series) to handle local dialects of English, French, and Arabic, addressing latency and accuracy issues plaguing larger models in these regions. It currently processes over 17,000 calls per day.
Startup Battlefield 200 applications close June 8: last chance to apply for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Applications for Startup Battlefield 200 officially close on June 8, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PT. Thousands of early-stage startups have already applied. Selected founders will pitch live at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 in San Francisco, with a chance to win $100,000 in equity-free funding. Alumni have collectively raised over $32 billion and achieved 250 exits.
Business Andrew Yang's Noble Mobile: A New Approach to UBI
Andrew Yang, known for his advocacy of Universal Basic Income (UBI), is taking a new approach with his startup, Noble Mobile. The company incentivizes users to reduce phone usage, aligning with Yang's vision of combating the 'attention economy.' This initiative reflects Yang's shift from policy advocacy to entrepreneurial action.
Technology Andrew Yang: Next Big Startup Opportunity Is Lowering Cost of Living
Entrepreneur and former presidential candidate Andrew Yang believes the next wave of startup opportunity lies in lowering the cost of living. Inspired by Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drugs, Yang launched Noble Mobile, a mobile virtual network operator that gives customers money back for unused data. He argues that as AI displaces jobs, meeting basic needs less expensively is a rich vein of opportunity, though investors remain skeptical.
Technology Intuned: Automating Web Interactions with AI
Intuned offers AI-driven automation for web interactions, reducing manual coding efforts and increasing efficiency. By utilizing technologies like Playwright and AI libraries, Intuned provides scalable solutions for data extraction and browser automation.
Technology Proliferate: Building the Future of Engineering OS
Proliferate, a Y Combinator-backed startup, is developing an operating system for modern engineering. With a focus on AI and automation, the company aims to revolutionize supply chain and logistics technology.
Manufacturing Student-Led Crab Aquaculture Startup Boosts Kerala's Blue Economy
A student-led startup at Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies is pioneering innovations in crab aquaculture. Supported by the Atal Incubation Centre, the venture aims to enhance sustainability and productivity in the sector.
Business Cake Sheds Face Licensing Threat Amid Growing Popularity
Cake sheds, a burgeoning trend in the UK, allow bakers to earn up to £1,000 weekly. However, potential licensing regulations could threaten this business model, impacting bakers like Danielle Edgington.
Business Indian Founders Lead US Billion-Dollar Startup Surge
Indian entrepreneurs have emerged as the leading immigrant group behind America's billion-dollar startups, founding 96 unicorns. This highlights the significant impact of Indian talent on the US innovation economy.