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“It’s worth zero. What valuation are you talking about? It’s worth zero.” - Byju Raveendran

Byju’s founder says his edtech startup, once worth $22B, is now ‘worth zero’

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In the article from TechCrunch, Byju Raveendran, founder of the edtech company Byju’s, reflects candidly on the series of missteps that have led his startup, previously valued at $22 billion, to a dramatic devaluation to “worth zero.” The central thesis revolves around the company’s aggressive strategy of acquiring over two dozen startups to quickly expand into new markets, a decision …

Marc Benioff’s critique of Copilot is encapsulated in his statement: “When you look at how Copilot has been delivered to customers, it’s disappointing. It just doesn’t work, and it doesn’t deliver any level of accuracy.”

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff blasts rival Microsoft’s AI ‘disappointing’ Copilot: ‘It just doesn’t work’

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In the article, the feud between Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff and Microsoft’s AI tool, Copilot, is highlighted as Benioff criticizes Copilot’s lack of efficacy and compares it unfavorably to Microsoft’s past failed assistant, Clippy. Benioff …

“Much of the art of leadership in general is about effective communication and influence.”

How middle managers can perfect the art of influence on tough issues like RTO

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The article addresses the challenges middle managers face in navigating return-to-office (RTO) mandates while balancing leadership expectations and team dynamics. The central thesis posits that middle managers often find themselves in a dilemma, caught between executive directives and the diverse needs of their teams. Despite research indicating general discontent with rigid workplace policies, executive …

“We need to move the Fantasyland folks to the side and say, ‘Let me actually show you that we are in a moment that is truly incredible.’”

‘I’ve never been more excited about anything’: Why Marc Benioff is all in on AI

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In an interview, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff expressed unprecedented enthusiasm for Agentforce, Salesforce’s new suite of AI tools, emphasizing its potential to revolutionize industries similarly to past technological shifts like the cloud and mobile. He criticized Microsoft for overstating the abilities of its AI product Copilot, suggesting it …

In a fascinating study by Harvard Business Review, researchers explore how generative AI tools like ChatGPT are reshaping the gig economy, revealing both challenges and opportunities. The article offers a deep dive into how AI advancements are impacting job posts, requirements, and pay structures in the online labor market. This research suggests that while AI poses certain threats, it also opens up new avenues for innovation and workforce growth that resonate with my longstanding views on digital transformation. It’s a compelling examination of AI’s potential to fundamentally … read more >