Graduate level hires are of a high calibre, and they’re easier to come by, Kock says.

But it’s not all surfing , sundowners and custard tarts for entrepreneurs in the Portuguese capital (though that’s all nice of course).

“That’s still not very readily available here simply because there aren’t many examples thereof.”Coming over from Amsterdam to Lisbon did require some adjusting.

Knowing that to continue with the project he would need to be based in an inexpensive city with access to great talent, Lisbon was an obvious choice.

“The weather is fantastic, the people are warm and proactive, there’s a pay it forward team culture,” he says. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1578045921.499243/Why-startups-are-relocating-to-Lisbon-and-what-they’re-finding-behind-the-hype?ref=audio_experience

Oyo created fake hotel listings on its site to impress investors, a New York Times report has claimed.

Oyo CEO Ritesh Agarwal has acknowledged that some of his company’s room listings included hotels that it no longer worked with.

The New York Times report also says that Oyo executives have also acknowledged that thousands of rooms on its platform are from unlicensed guesthouses, which might not have had the necessary permits to run operations.

More worryingly, Oyo employees allege that the company sometimes deliberately withheld payments from their hotel partners.

The New York Times report’s allegations come at a time when Oyo is also struggling in some international markets. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1578044016.681655/Oyo-Rooms-Created-Fake-Hotel-Listings-To-Impress-Investors,-Alleges-New-York-Times-Report?ref=audio_experience

The Telangana government on Thursday signed eight memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with various companies, including Intel, Nvidia, and Adobe, in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

IIT-Kharagpur signed an MoU to set up a centre of excellence in AI and a research and development park.

The state government also signed MoUs with IIT- Hyderabad, Wadhwani AI, Hexagon, and Innovation Norway.

Nivruti Rai, Country Head – Intel India and Vice President – Data Centre Group, Intel Corp, said AI is going to create $13 trillion to the world economy.

"With Nasscom, we are trying to open an AI community centre, which is planned for next year. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1578042005.5329034/Telangana-inks-8-MoUs-with-companies-for-AI-initiatives?ref=audio_experience

Notably, Wipro 3D in a partnership with the Indian Institution of Science (IISc) has recently developed an industry-grade metal additive 3D printing machine, which is also India’s first metal 3D printing machine.

According to ET, Wipro 3D will be using this 3D printing machine in improving HAL’s manufacturing and repairing capabilities.

India’s First Metal 3D Printing MachineIndia’s first metal 3D printing machine works on selective electron beam melting technology, according to Wipro 3D.

Currently, metal 3D printing is still in its nascent stage in India.

In addition to this metal additive 3D printing machine, Wipro 3D is also engaged in building components for satellites as well, including a thruster for satellite engines using this new-age technology. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1578040309.7133276/Here's-How-Wipro's-3D-Metal-Printing-Machine-Will-Build-Aircraft-Parts?ref=audio_experience

Switch to the dark mode that's kinder on your eyes at night time.

Switch to the light mode that's kinder on your eyes at day time. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1578038406.258133/PM-Narendra-Modi-Announces-DRDO-'Young-Scientist-Laboratories'-Across-India?ref=audio_experience

Realising the untapped opportunities in new-age technologies, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is all set to establish five new laboratories for bringing innovation in India’s defence sector.

“Young and agile scientists with zeal and enthusiasm are the keys to match the pace of technological innovation,” DRDO added.

And now to adopt this technology in defence, DRDO has set up a DYSL in Bengaluru.

DRDO believes that the establishment of DYSLs will be a big leap forward for them in making India self-reliant to future-ready in defence technologies.

And now with these laboratories, DRDO has confirmed that it is going beyond AI and wants to realise opportunities in all the new-age technologies. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1578036606.4183602/Govt-Sets-Up-5-Labs-To-Research-On-New-Age-Innovations-For-Defence?ref=audio_experience

This quiz was launched under the Eat Right campaign of FSSAIIndian food regulator Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has tied up with the internet giant Amazon to launch an ‘Eat Right’ quiz on Alexa Skill Store.

This quiz is part of FSSAI’s Eat Right India campaign aimed to improve public health in India and negative nutritional trends to fight lifestyle diseases.

With this partnership, FSSAI is trying to capture the young Indian population who are regular users of Amazon’s voice-assistant Alexa.

“A key constituent of the ‘eat right’ campaign is towards children and to address this audience, there are a number of interventions that are based on pulling in these young minds, rather than pushing out content,” he added.

Amazon Alexa In IndiaAmazon voice-assistant Alexa is currently available in over 80 countries and speaks more than 14 languages. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1578034908.8810806/Amazon-Alexa-Gets-‘Eat-Right’-App-Developed-By-FSSAI?ref=audio_experience

It might come as a surprise to those that are just getting started in the trading world, but there are quite a few different types of trading and many unique strategies.

With that being the case, here is information on several different trading types, including their pros and cons.

Day TradingThe first type of trading is called day trading.

If the share’s price dips down to your predetermined threshold, then you’ll automatically be able to buy the 40 shares.

Trend TradingTrend trading is very similar to swing trading because traders look for trends in stocks. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1578033007.360909/The-Pros-And-Cons-Of-Different-Trading-Types?ref=audio_experience

Could Xiaomi look at IoT and other smart home and automation devices as its next growth area in India?

So far, Xiaomi has preferred to keep much of its IoT devices restricted to the Chinese market, with availability in India limited to third-party ecommerce sellers.

With a big investment in the IoT sector, Xiaomi could launch its massive lineup of smart home devices and IoT hardware in India.

Xiaomi India received two infusions from its Singapore parent entity in 2019.

Xiaomi has looked to localise its tech for the Indian market at various times since its launch here. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1578031307.569411/Xiaomi-To-Invest-Big-In-AI,-5G-And-IoT-As-India-Smartphone-Growth-Slows?ref=audio_experience

Q: What are some no-no’s when it comes to funding a startup?

Just assume any more money has to come from new investors.

Make sure the money lasts at least 18 months .

Don’t hide stuff.

It’s hard for investors really ever to do enough diligence, so it’s actually easy to hide stuff. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1578029408.1465733/What-are-some-no-no’s-when-it-comes-to-funding-a-startup??ref=audio_experience