Illustration: Aditya RanadeThe year 2020 will not only usher in a new year but also a new decade – a new era filled with new ideas, goals, and stories.

In the past decade, YourStory has distinguished itself as the champion of the startup ecosystem, chronicling and celebrating the journeys of entrepreneurs, innovators, changemakers, and visionaries.

Now, as we stand poised to step into a new decade, we want to continue to ignite change and help shape the future of the new Indian economy.

For this, we understand that YourStory must stay relevant and bring you stories that matter.

Tell us what you expect from us at YourStory in the next decade. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1577935805.8440564/The-next-decade:-we-want-to-hear-what-you-expect-from-us-at-YourStory?ref=audio_experience

This year, the company plans to add 30,000 beds.

The average rent per month is about Rs 7,000 per bed.Builders actively working on this model include the DRA Group and Olympia Group.Investors say rental yields from co-living are two to four times higher than traditional residential asset classes.

The rentals charged by these co-living spaces are usually inclusive of all facilities and yet affordable for the average young professional.

However, a large part of our inventory still comes from the retail asset owners,” Rohit Kapoor, the CEO of India & South Asia at Oyo, told ET in October.

Launched in October 2018, Oyo said it’s co-living vertical was adding 5,000-8,000 beds a month. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1577934006.5573888/Co-living-firms-partner-with-realty-companies-for-customised-spaces?ref=audio_experience

The steady rise of the startup ecosystem in India comes along with the need to secure safety measures.

Enter safety officers, who ensure that employees comply with company policies and adhere to the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) guidelines.

The duties of a safety officer entail providing safety management, monitoring safety policies, conducting risk assessments, and enforcing preventive measures periodically.

They will be responsible for executing company safety policies and ensure employee compliance.

Experience needed: 2-3 yearsThe company is searching for a diligent Safety Engineer who can maintain and improve the safety policies of the company. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1577932205.9882169/[Jobs-Roundup]-Are-you-an-expert-safety-officer?-Check-out-these-openings?ref=audio_experience

In the past ten years, the Indian startup ecosystem has grown significantly to become the third-largest startup ecosystem, second only to the US and China.

In the last decade, many homegrown startups have succeeded in developing innovative solutions that have disrupted the industries that they operate in and take on established players across the globe.

Reliance Retail, part of Reliance Industries, has launched its online grocery delivery portal JioMart, which will leverage the power of its stores and kiranas to deliver goods to consumers.

In 2019, the Indian healthcare sector saw technology change the way it was perceived.

From customised vacations and hostel facilities to bridge the gap between travel agents and suppliers, these 10 Indian startups are disrupting the travel space. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1577930409.6658294/Indian-startups-out-to-break-new-ground;-Reliance-launches-JioMart?ref=audio_experience

In this article, we’ll share the 10 reasons why you haven’t started a business yet.

You haven’t found the right ideaThere is a possibility that you have not found the right idea and that is why you haven’t started your own business.

This can be a hard barrier to overcome at first but finding the right business idea is easier than you may think.

From there, most people decide to go into a business venture because they feel that they’ve found the right business idea because others have succeeded in that particular type of business.

One of the reasons why you haven’t started your business yet is because you’re too comfortable in your situation. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1577928609.5525851/10-Reasons-Why-You-Haven’t-Started-Your-Business-Yet?ref=audio_experience

Gaurav Munjal, Co-founder and CEO of Unacademy, calls himself one of Shah Rukh Khan’s biggest fans.

Gaurav MunjalGaurav says, when he started Unacademy, his objective was very clear – to build the largest educational platform in the world.

Founded by Gaurav, Roman Saini, and Hemesh Singh in 2015, the platform currently has more than 10,000 registered educators and 13 million users.

I feel great companies are built on obsession and paranoia.

Siddhartha asks Gaurav the reason behind consecutive fundraises when Unacademy clearly did not need that kind of money. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1577926807.104323/Great-companies-are-built-on-obsession-and-paranoia,-says-Gaurav-Munjal-of-Unacademy?ref=audio_experience

He was responsible for scaling up daily orders in the region from 2,000 to 60,000.

Sudhakar Nimmagalla, Founder & CEO, FnV FarmsArmed with this rich experience in the hyperlocal food supply chain, Sudhakar founded FnV Farms in early 2019.

Farheen Jamal, Co-founder of FnV Farms, elaborates,“We procure only those items that have been ordered by customers.

By 2025, FnV Farms looks to replicate this model in India’s leading metros, and is targeting a reach of one million customers.

FnV Farms is planning to raise another round of Rs 4 crore in 2020 to fund its expansion and hiring. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1577925006.6639636/This-100X.VC-backed-startup-plans-to-disrupt-the-food-supply-chain-with-‘vertical-delivery’-and-data-science?ref=audio_experience

But the real question is, have you, as a business owner, ever been the presenter who delivered a ‘less than successful’ business presentation or pitch for your services?

How do great speaking skills help you grow your business?

With improved public speaking skills you can showcase your professional expertise on a daily basis.

Improving your public speaking skills has a lot of benefits.

If you’re looking to close deals at your next business meeting, make sure that you practice the art of public speaking. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1577923822.693266/5-Ways-Public-Speaking-Helps-Grow-Your-Business?ref=audio_experience

Shipfix, a relatively new startup aiming to drag the dry cargo shipping industry into the digital age, has raised $4.5 million in seed funding.

Leading the round is Idinvest Partners, with participation from Kima Ventures, The Family, Bpifrance and strategic business angels.

The company was founded in December 2018 by Serge Alleyne (CEO) and Antoine Grisay (COO), and launched just two months ago.

“We’re trying to fix the email overload for everybody involved in the process of fixing a dry cargo ship by providing a comprehensive market monitor,” Alleyne tells TechCrunch.

Meanwhile, the company currently employs 15 people, including senior engineers, shipping professionals, data scientists and analysts. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1577922009.504393/Shipfix-raises-$4.5M-seed-for-its-dry-cargo-shipping-platform-–-TechCrunch?ref=audio_experience

Photo by Luana Azevedo on UnsplashMost foreign exchange traders these days get their start by practicing on a broker’s demo platform first.

“Don’t you think you should practice on a demo platform for a while first?

For example, you’ll want to spend lots of time studying the charts while you’re practicing on your broker’s demo platform.

For instance, on your broker’s demo platform you will learn about support and resistance, trend lines, all sorts of indicators, Fibonacci analysis, and more.

Probably the trader who takes the time to learn all about the forex market by way of a demo platform, right? | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1577919610.3969095/Demo-Platforms:-Who-Needs-Them?-–-Business-for-Beginners?ref=audio_experience