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Notice how casually Abhinesh Hada drops the fact that Blinkit can deliver anything within 15 minutes! 🚴‍♂️ The sheer scale of the logistics and infrastructure challenges behind that guarantee is nothing short of mind-boggling. While I can’t speak to the logistics magic happening behind the scenes, when it comes to real-time data infrastructure—a platform that handles 1000+ queries per second with milliseconds data freshness—that’s where we come in! 💪 It’s incredible (and humbling!) to see how StarTree played a key role in enabling deliveries that used to take a 1-day to 1-hour to now 15 minutes !! Check out the video here to see the magic in action: https://lnkd.in/gRXbmKYV

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Had a great time at the Uber Gen AI Meetup in Bangalore! As I'm starting my Gen AI learning journey, it was amazing to see how experts are using AI to solve real problems. Following are some of the highlights from the event: - Jayaram Valliyur set the stage with their welcome and keynote on Uber's advancements in GenAI - Vivasvat Keswani introduced Uber's Michelangelo: Platform to build, deploy, and operate machine learning/ GenAI solutions at Uber’s scale - Sameera Poduri showed us how Uber is using Generative AI to make customer service better. - Varsha Mahadevan from Coinbase discussed the importance of keeping AI safe and secure in applications, focusing on prompt injection and implementing guardrails to prevent misuse. - Lokesh Agarwal from Kognitos discussed how AI could change our future - Pratyush Kumar from Sarvam AI emphasized the importance of using Indian languages in AI, making it more inclusive and also discussed building a full stack GenAI platform - Rush Tehrani from Uber focused on scaling ML infrastructure, deployment and serving of LLMs at Scale - Manyata Goyal and Geeti Oberoi introduced us to Uber’s tool, uLabel, which is Uber's labeling framework / data annotation solution that helps with organising data. - Ayush Garg, Chanakya Malireddy, Radhesh Sarma, and Georgy Mathew brought to light various advanced techniques like RAG-based chatbots, dynamic few-shot prompting, auto evaluation framework, showcasing Uber's leadership in applying AI to solve complex problems. - Smit Shah spoke on extracting actionable insights from LLMs, another testament to the practical uses of AI in business operations. - Ajeet Ganga explained how they're leveraging Gen AI to help manage Uber's workforce better - Panel discussion on "Unlocking the Value of Gen AI" moderated by Sameera Poduri featured Rohit Chatter from Walmart, @Vivasvat Keswani from Uber and Saurabh Dash from Cohere, along with Pratyush Kumar from Sarvam AI, offering diverse perspectives on the integration and impact of AI technologies across various sectors. Grateful to have been part of an event that showcased groundbreaking discussions on Gen AI. Big Shoutout to all the hosts at Uber for organising such a well-coordinated event. Looking forward to more such events! #UberGenAIMeetup #AI #Learning

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HIRING FOR PRODUCT MANAGER 🔥🔥🔥 ​​We're looking ~3 years-experience Product Manager at SuperApp (YC W18). Just like Lego boxes that fit on top of one another, we are looking out for someone who has experience that can be plugged together, customized and deployed anywhere. Someone who is passionate about product features, customer needs, market research, and taking up full ownership of business goals. . 🙍Product Manager ~3 years experience. Office: Alam Sutera (Hybrid) https://lnkd.in/dEQDjUXr (apply here) . Expectations in the first week ✅ Focus: Absorb and Learn ✅ Expectations: The key thing is to actively listen and learn as much as possible. This includes: - Meeting new people and understanding the company culture - Getting set up with your workspace and tools - Learning about the product and its functionalities - Introducing yourself to key stakeholders and understanding their expectations . Expectations in the first month ✅ Focus: Deep Dive and Understand ✅ Expectations: Now that you have a basic foundation, you should delve deeper into the product and its ecosystem: - Understand the customer base and their needs through various methods (customer calls, surveys, user research) - Learn about the competitive landscape and how your product positions itself - Familiarize yourself with the product roadmap and development process - Begin building relationships with your team members (engineers, designers, marketing) . Expectations in the first three months ✅ Focus: Apply and Contribute ✅ Expectations: With a solid understanding of the product and your role, you can start applying your knowledge and contributing more: - Participate in product roadmap discussions and suggest improvements - Develop a data-driven approach to product decisions using analytics - Start working on assigned projects and contribute to the product development cycle - Communicate effectively with stakeholders and keep them informed . Hiring Stages Round 1 : HR Screening Round 2 : Interview with Head of Product and/or CPO. Round 3 : HR Interview (offering). . Why work with us At Aplikasi Super, you have the opportunity to ✅ Flexible working hours at Alam Sutera or Surabaya. ✅ A flat and transparent culture. ✅ Enjoy a culture with opportunities for exponential growth and learning with 7 squads (cross-function). ✅ Laptop Ownership Program and Learning/Course Wallet after finishing probation. . How to apply If you're interested in the role, click the link above. If you know someone talented who might be a good fit, please let him know by mention his/her name or "like" this post so we can help others too! If you're curious what's SUPER Culture, you can check my other posts or SuperApp (YC W18). For any queries you have, DM me! . Sharing is caring. We're SUPER, we're together! ~~~ #hiring #opportunity #JadiSuper #productmanager #productmanagement #hiringproduct #job #jobalert #projectmanager #projectmanagement

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Join us for a conversation with Peggy Rayzis on building a "Developer Intent led" GTM motion! We explore the key drivers that led to the wild success of Apollo Graph QL... followed by an AMA Link to register in comments. Feel free to share any questions

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🚨 Struggling with Low-Frequency Products? Here’s the Playbook I Wish I Had 🚨 For 15+ years, I’ve been managing products that people don’t use every day and only on episodic basis. And let me tell you—it’s tough. No guide. No clear answers to questions like: 👉 How do you measure product-market fit? 👉 How do you optimize acquisition costs when usage is infrequent? 👉 How do you actually drive retention? The frustration led me to create ICED Theory—a framework so intuitive and logical, it became part of Reforge’s course material. Now, for the first time ever, I’m hosting LIVE virtual classes to teach the ICED framework and help you grow and manage low-frequency products. 📅 Two intense days of interactive discussions. 💡 Deep dives into strategies that work. 🎉 50% launch discount for my first cohort. 👉 Ready to transform your approach to low-frequency products? Enroll now and secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/gHwUsGiJ Spots are limited, so don’t wait! Let’s crack the code together. 🚀 #lowfrequencyproducts #workshop #productmanagement #training #cohort

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This time, every year, I sense a certain kind of intensity building up within GreyOrange. It's a strange mix of anxiety, excitement and anticipation as we oversee the latest robotics technologies from across the Globe tested at their absolute peak capacities across some of the largest retailers of the world. All orchestrated by the same software platform: GreyMatter. Handling live operations for these giants, who've literally handed over the keys to us, through the critical peak season can be absolutely nerve-racking. And yet, year after year, these are the moments that give us some of our most cherishable memories. A sneak peak below from what happened last year, which already feels 'ancient' given the pace at which the technology has evolved over the last 12 months! #GreyOrange #PeakSeason

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Entrepreneurship Teaches Resilience and Problem-Solving I’ll never forget the days, my early days at Intelliplanner that took me deep into India’s heartlands, where the real grit of the country thrives. One moment, I’d be presenting to skeptical mine managers, convincing them of a GPS-enabled logistics solution; the next, I’d be hopping onto a dusty jeep to see operations firsthand. And nights? They were for coding, often by dim lights, surrounded by nothing but quiet fields and the occasional chai stop. These weren’t just workdays—they were life lessons. Resilience, adaptability, and ingenuity.

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Excited and looking forward to discussing the evolving challenges of raising capital for early-stage startups at SAASCON24. Join me as I dive into the current trends, what founders need to know, and how we can navigate this more challenging environment. #SAASCON24 #StartupFunding #EarlyStageStartups #SaaS #Entrepreneurship

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🚀Hi Folks, I'm Taking on the Product #Teardown_Challenge along with Arindam Goswami! 🚀 As part of an exciting challenge by Product Space, I’m stepping into the role of Senior VP of Product at #Zepto Quick Commerce! Zepto’s already crushing it with 10-minute deliveries across 30 cities in India, but there’s so much more potential to unlock! 💡 Here’s the mission: ➡️ Increase Zepto’s Average Order Value (AOV) to ₹600 🛒 ➡️ Boost product discovery and engagement to encourage bigger, more frequent orders 🔍 ➡️ Elevate the purchase experience to keep customers coming back for more 🔄 And I need YOUR help to make it happen! 🙌 🎯 Your insights on quick commerce platforms like Zepto, Blinkit, and Swiggy Instamart are key to shaping these strategies. I’ve put together a short survey, and your feedback will be crucial in tackling this challenge! 💥 Thanks for your support—let’s crack this together! 🙌 Link to the form - https://lnkd.in/g5v2y4wR #ProductTeardown #QuickCommerce #ProductManagement #ProductSpace

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Had an insightful conversation with Alok Mehta on the intricacies of ESOPs. His core message was both compelling and clear: “The essence of ESOPs lies in empowering individuals to contribute meaningfully to building something significant, and in turn, sharing in the resulting growth.” Alok demystifies the complexities of equity compensation, covering everything from motivating employees to designing effective ESOP structures. This episode is a must-listen for founders and anyone navigating the nuances of equity planning.

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How do you build infra successfully at a startup? 1. Build something quick and functional, but inefficient and unreliable 2. Prove that people care that your product is expensive and unreliable 3. Optimize Checkout this awesome blog by one of my closest collaborators at Statsig, Tore H., on how we got Statsig up and running successfully.

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I am not sure Google’s primary duty should be to shareholders, including mass firings to pay for GPUs. As a shareholder, I am thankful to be able to own a few shares of Google in my retirement account. But Delaware Supreme Court case law serves unjustly as a faux federal loophole to maximize profits above all else, enabling amoral fiduciary duty to conventional shareholders. And it seems that employees are shareholders - should one class of shareholders be favored over another? It seems like the law needs to include stakeholders like the economy in which a company arises and the communities in which it does business. If a given government has a shrinking middle class, is it not true that eventually the corporate tax base will not be enough to pay for adequate national defense or safety nets? I happen to be pro-Google, especially because of their contribution to help so many businesses utilize the trackable ROI of Google Ads, and for many other reasons. As far as I know they obey the law - and it seems like the law needs to change. I also happen to believe it is good for the world to spread economic opportunity and jobs. But what makes up for all the money and tax these core Google employees were spending on the American economy, or the people who will lose out on a job opportunity because a Xoogler applied? Housing costs in SF are insane, what about their mortgages? Maybe they are millionaires, maybe not. I kind of doubt Google fired AI engineers, but maybe instead of hiring domestically they will hire wherever the AI labor is cheapest. I happen to be pro-immigration and my ancestors were immigrants. I don’t pretend to presume the right balance of domestic and offshore workers. I have been very pleased to collaborate with people and pay them out of pocket and be able to afford it because of the labor discount. But I am not a hugely profitable corporation either. I tend to believe in unfettered capitalism and that too much tax and regulation can stymie an economy and hurt everyone. Yet an economy needs to be sustainable, and not just for conventional shareholders. I am not sure there is a check and balance to the “duty to shareholders”. Public outcry used to be one, but not anymore, not after the massive tech hiring and layoffs. Maybe it is just competition. But it doesn’t seem biomimetic, as in natural balance between various forces in a biological system. If an economy was a body and large corporations were organs in the body, if money was water and employees are like blood, then the corporate organs seem to be growing abnormally and taking more moisture out of the system. In a normal body the organs would have limited growth but in this body the corporate organs are growing larger, while the rest of the body slowly dries out, and blood clots form from employees who are no longer needed. The corporate organs are less reliant on employees and are now making their own blood and selling it.

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🌟In this candid interview, Mr. Vinod Singh, Co-founder and CTO at Concirrus and former Amazon employee, opens up about the work culture at Amazon. From high-pressure environments to valuable life lessons, this conversation is a must-watch for anyone navigating the corporate world. 🔍 Key Insights: - Amazon's Pulse: Discover what makes Amazon's work culture unique. - Pressure Points: Vinod shares how work pressure impacted his life in the long run. - Lessons Learned: Valuable takeaways for professionals striving for success. Don't miss this eye-opening discussion! 🚀🎙️ #AmazonWorkCulture #LifeLessons #CorporateInsights #ConcirrusCTO

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Insightful explanation of how do go channels work behind the scenes. Its all about yielding the ptocessor for other goroutines. https://lnkd.in/gbyQ4yH9

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All conversations start with how my profile/ EB1 application looked. Here's a brief review of what I think worked. https://lnkd.in/g3pTgc4P More blog posts are on the way as I break down the conversations I have been having. And, as always, find a time to chat here: https://lnkd.in/gJ2eyCGP #EB1 #EB1A #immigration #profile

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Waymo is probably both more expensive and longer waits on average than Uber or Lyft today, but they are close enough, and rapidly getting better. These markets will flip to fully autonomous when the tech is ready.

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Major shifts are happening in the mobility space as Rapido achieves unicorn status, raising a significant $200 million in funding led by WestBridge Capital, with additional backing from Nexus Venture Partners. This new milestone signals the rapid rise of Rapido as a key player in the ride-hailing and bike-taxi market, especially at a time when the industry is ripe for change. In my view, Ola seems to be on autopilot when it comes to its core taxi services, as the company diverts much of its focus to ventures like Ola Electric and Kutrum. While these initiatives are impressive, they also leave a gap in the traditional taxi market, providing an opportunity for competitors like Rapido and Blu to step in and seize market share. With this latest round of funding, Rapido is well-positioned to double down on innovation and scale its bike-taxi and last-mile mobility services, potentially reshaping the landscape of urban transportation. As the Indian mobility market continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how these dynamics play out, especially as players like Rapido gain momentum and challenge Ola’s dominance in this space. 🚖💡 #RapidoUnicorn #MobilityInnovation #StartupSuccess #RideHailing #FutureOfTransport

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AI Appreciation Day is here and I am thrilled to share the excitement it brings us as we reflect on the transformative impact AI has on our daily lives and work. AI for us, is not just a buzzword—it's the heartbeat of innovation, driving us to new heights and redefining possibilities. At Smytten Pulse, we leverage AI to understand our consumers better, personalize experiences, and deliver insights that fuel informed decisions. What excites me most about AI is its ability to learn and evolve. It’s like having a team member that never stops growing! With every interaction and data point, our AI systems become smarter, more intuitive, and more aligned with our goals. This dynamic capability empowers us to stay ahead of trends and continuously improve our offerings. 🚀 One of the most rewarding aspects of my role is witnessing the synergy between our talented engineers and AI. The collaboration fosters creativity, problem-solving, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Together, we are not just building technology; we are shaping the future. On this AI Appreciation Day, I want to extend my gratitude to our team at Smytten Pulse and the incredible AI community. Let’s continue to push boundaries, embrace challenges, and unlock the full potential of AI. Here’s to a future where AI and human ingenuity go hand in hand! 🙌 https://pulse.smytten.com/ Smytten Pulse #AIAppreciationDay #AIInnovation #EngineeringExcellence #SmyttenPulse #FutureForward

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