A startup incubated at ME-RIISE Foundation of Malnad College of Engineering in Hassan, Chathur Pravarthan Private Limited, has won a ₹21 lakh grant under the “Elevate grant” scheme launched by the State government to support innovative startups. The company, led by CEO A. Geetha Kiran and CTO Mohana Lakshmi J., focuses on technology-driven solutions for daily challenges, particularly in the maintenance and cleaning of solar panels and healthcare sectors. This grant is part of the initiative to nurture and encourage startups, with Chathur Pravarthan Private Limited being one of 101 startups to receive support this year.
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How a 3 am email helped Android head Sameer Samat land a job at Google
Google's head of Android, Sameer Samat, attributes a 3 AM cold email to cofounder Sergey Brin in 1999 as a pivotal moment in his career, leading to a job offer and mentorship. Though he initially declined the offer to stay loyal to his startup, Brin assisted him with financing; Samat later joined Google in 2008, returning after a brief hiatus at the request of CEO Sundar Pichai. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Sameer...
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