In this article, I’ll be presenting a few questions that should help you identify your agility quotient.

Spend time with your team members with no agenda, attend showcases in the team zone, and lead the retrospectives by opening up about your own vulnerabilities.

If team meetings are where your department heads give you updates and take instructions from you – they are designed for siloed efficiency.

Notice if differences of opinion amongst team members is coming from a place other than genuine beliefs.

To build an agile team, begin by being an agile leader. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1580623209.0880146/Here-Are-6-Questions-That-Will-Help-Assess-A-Leader’s-Agility-Quotient?ref=audio_experience

It’s difficult to separate Starling Bank from its unmissable founder and creator Anne Boden.

Register for the Sifted communityWe take a look at Starling’s power players pulling the strings behind the scenes; away from the conference floor.

The confidant – Alex Frean, Head of Corporate AffairsWhy did you choose to leave journalism to join Anne and the Starling team?

Within weeks of leaving RBS, I was talking to Anne about joining Starling.

I spend a lot of my time working with Anne, John Mountain, our chief information officer, and Matt Newman, our general council. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1580621410.4869168/Starling’s-8-powerplayers:-Behind-the-scenes-at-Anne-Boden’s-bank?ref=audio_experience

There are still many problems associated with blockchain: Niti AayogThe government should first understand all aspects before using blockchain: Niti AayogIn recent times, blockchain technology has emerged as a potentially transformative factor which is reshaping multiple aspects of government operations.

In the report, Niti Aayog urged the government institutions to integrate decentralised networks supporting peer-to-peer transactions to create more socio-economic value.

NITI Aayog has been developing proof of concepts (PoCs) in these four areas to deliver improved efficiency and better understand possible hurdles in implementation.

Other problems which Niti Aayog faced in this pilot project were inefficiencies in record management, limited visibility for inventory stocks, and trusting credibility of the generating data.

“There clearly was a valid problem, deeply embedded in business rationale,” Niti Aayog added. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1580619606.8441749/Leverage-Blockchain-Tech-In-Operations:-Niti-Aayog-To-Govt?ref=audio_experience

Google has joined the race to launch short-video making apps with unveiling Tangi that is focused on creativity and Do It Yourself (DIY) space.

The company is launching Tangi initially on the Web and iOS that allows creative types to share how-to videos.

Unlike TikTok, Tangi wants people to learn new things.

Dom Hofmann, the co-founder of the now defunct six-second video platform Vine, has also announced the release of its successor called Byte.

"Reels" will let users make 15-second video clips set to music and share them as Stories. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1580619560.6984456/Tangi-Is-Google’s-New-Short-Form-Video-App-for-DIY,-How-Tos,-More?ref=audio_experience

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s proposal to defer taxing employee stock options by five years or until a person leaves a company or sells her shares, aimed at helping startups retain talent, has cheered some but left many in the industry wanting more.The sop – a part of the budget proposals – announced on Saturday, has not resolved the issue of double-taxation on Esops and does not apply to all startups registered with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade ( DPIIT ), experts said.

“Overall impact won’t be as high as anticipated,” said Siddarth Pai, founding partner at 3one4 Capital.To qualify for the exemption, startups must have a turnover below Rs 100 crore and be incorporated after March 31, 2016 but before April 1, 2021.“The fundamental structure of Esop taxation still remains the same – tax is paid at the point of exercise as salary and at the point of sale due to capital gains.

The change instituted is a cash flow and timing issue,” Pai said.

However, the bigger benefit may accrue to ventures looking to retain valuable talent in the early years of starting up.

Typically, in mature startup ecosystems, capital accrued from Esops by employees are often used to fund newer ventures or as initial capital to start fresh ventures.A virtuous cycle that could also take root in India, say startup industry members. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1580617909.5774922/Budget-defers-tax-on-stock-options-by-5-years,-but-is-silent-on-double-taxation?ref=audio_experience

However, not all is lost, as the Union Budget for India, suggests.

As we enter a new decade, nations must revisit the pace and scale of reforms.Small, measured steps alone may not arrest slowing growth.

The budget has addressed some aspects with the five-year tax holiday for Esops but has left room for more.

With large scale tax reforms that directly impact individuals and corporations, the government is placing a strong bet on entrepreneurship and domestic demand.

India Inc now has the responsibility of harnessing these breaks for the greater good. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1580616006.7773778/It’s-the-turn-of-India-Inc-to-harness-the-spirit-unleashed-by-the-budget?ref=audio_experience

Much to the dismay of ride-hailing platforms like Uber and Didi.

This recent development was not pleasing for ride-hailing platforms.

And that’s because this legislation outlines that the platforms’ drivers must have a special license to work.

Consequently, this means ride-hailing operators will have a tougher time finding drivers with whom they can partner up.

In those countries it’s their poor service and lack of transparency that led to the success of ride-hailing platforms in the first place. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1580614207.701601/Chile’s-ride-hailing-legislation-moves-forward,-Uber-isn’t-happy?ref=audio_experience

Angel funding in India has been experiencing an upward growth, especially after the government addressed the angel tax woes earlier this year.

Angel investors are no longer just restricted to metro cities as many of them now come from tier-II and tier-II cities, reveals a recent survey by Indian Angel Network (IAN).

Myth 1: Angel Investors Only Look For ProfitsThere’s no denying the fact that angel investors expect high returns on their investments.

Myth 2: All angel Investors Are WealthyThe very mention of angel investors brings to one’s mind the image of an affluent, suit-clad man, nonchalantly shelling out thousands of dollars to be invested in multiple small ventures.

Myth 4: Angel Investors Will Take Major Business DecisionsThere’s a pervasive idea that angel investors like to be in control, taking all of the major business decisions. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1580612409.2016091/4-Common-Myths-Surrounding-Angel-Investors-In-India?ref=audio_experience

His infamous chat show with fellow teammate Hardik Pandya notwithstanding, the cricketer has bounced back with an incredible run in recent matches.

Consistently, his movies continue to highlight relevant issues - social, political, and cultural - showcasing the many stereotypes that are deep-rooted in India.

Rujuta DiwekarWhen celebrity health and exercise expert Rujuta Diwekar came to Bengaluru and took the stage for a presentation on Busting Diet Myths, the ladies in the city arrived in droves for the event.

Organised by the FICCI Flo chapter in Bengaluru, her talk was about diet myths, good health, weight loss and fitness.

This maxim, he believes, is the best advice to help you achieve your highest potential. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1580610608.6056075/Best-of-Weekender:-Clean-bowled-by-KL-Rahul,-diet-tips-from-Rujuta-Diwekar,-and-more?ref=audio_experience

The Galaxy A51, Samsung’s latest mid-range smartphone, has some big shoes to fill.

The Galaxy A51 features a 48-megapixel primary sensor, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide sensor, a 5-megapixel depth sensor and a 5-megapixel macro sensor.

The new night mode in the Galaxy A51 works with both the primary and ultra-wide sensors and also with the selfie camera.

The Galaxy A51 comes in two variants, 6GB/128GB and 8GB/128GB, and three colours, Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush White, and Prism Crush Blue.

The Galaxy A51 will most definitely not be a knockout punch like last year’s A50/A50s, but Samsung has delivered another reliable option in the under Rs 25,000 price segment. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1580608806.7744186/Samsung-Galaxy-A51-doesn’t-deliver-a-knockout-punch,-but-is-a-decent,-mid-range-smartphone?ref=audio_experience