Even after failing to secure a place at the Indian Institute of Technology, he never gave up his willingness to build an e-commerce website.

Today, his startup, Snapdeal, is one of the biggest e-commerce websites operating in the country.

Philanthropy worksAs the company grew, Kunal and his team decided to install a hand pump in villages.

An inspiration for manyAs Snapdeal grows as an e-commerce website, the credit goes to Kunal and his team.

While other e-commerce website focused on advertisements to reach out for the customer’s attention, Snapdeal was confident enough on its service to gain customers attention. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1577655011.2517407/Kunal-Bahl---MasterMind-behind-Snapdeal?ref=audio_experience

We’re talking about none other than Big Basket which pioneered the online grocery shopping industry.

Big Basket was India’s first online shopping platform which was built to give people the ease of shopping groceries online.

Its primary target motive is to enable the ease of doing grocery shopping online to avoid traffic and the drudgery of supermarket runs.

How was Big Basket StartedAll of this began when the Big Basket founders decided to exploit the experience they got post the massive failure of the dot com bubble.

Big Basket - Funding and InvestorsTo date, Big Basket has raised close to $1 billion. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1577653207.6718059/The-Online-Grocery-Store?ref=audio_experience

Private investigators dig into people’s backgrounds and get all the information required to minimize any risks.

Private investigators thoroughly verify candidates to help companies hire people up to their standards.

Private investigators can help track the criminal and make a case that can be taken to law enforcement agencies.

Private investigators can help gather facts, and they can be called as witnesses to prove them.

Private investigators are a service that startups and small business owners should not overlook. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1577652466.186277/The-Startup-Magazine-Reasons-for-a-Small-Business-to-Hire-a-Private-Investigator?ref=audio_experience

Just like Sharma Ji’s son is the SI unit of comparison in the field of education, Mukesh Ambani serves the same in the field of money!

The stepping stone of this success story goes to Dhirubhai Ambani – father of Mukesh Ambani.

After his father’s death, the two brothers – Mukesh Ambani and Anil Ambani got their share from the property.

Mukesh Ambani has been ranked as one of the world’s most respected business leaders and conferred various awards for his leadership skills.

AntiliaMessage from Mukesh Ambani to the Young EntrepreneursOnce Mukesh Ambani was addressing a gathering of budding entrepreneurs. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1577649608.4172995/Mukesh-Ambani--The-Richest-Indian-and-a-Business-Tycoon?ref=audio_experience

The UK cladding industry is moving forward vigorously, and all signs point to a bright future.

You won’t go wrong by investing in the UK cladding industry.

The UK Cladding Industry Is GrowingMarket research shows a rise in the cladding materials market.

This housing demand provides a market for eager investors and entrepreneurs who are interested in the cladding materials industry.

ConclusionIf you’re an investor or you’re looking to become one, the cladding industry in the UK is an excellent industry to invest in, as it is strong and shows signs of a promising future. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1577648628.481134/Now-Is-the-Time-to-Invest-in-the-UK-Cladding-Industry-–-Opportunity?ref=audio_experience

But, when it comes to retail, one cannot deny the power of the 12 million-plus small stores aka kiranas across the country.

Founded in 2007 by Lalit Bhise, Shree Kulkarni, and Vasudeva Manjunath, the startup has on-boarded 130,000 small stores on its platform to date.

And, more than 5.6 million small stores use its technology.

The Green Castle foundersGreen Castle Food & Beverages and its ice cream brand ‘Boozo kulfi’ sell in public spaces in Chennai and also directly to retail stores.

Pune-based logistics startup XpressBees is set to raise $10 million from its existing investor Alibaba in its Series D round. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1577646845.4924204/How-Bizom-helps-brands-automate-supply-and-distribution-chains-(and-other-top-stories-of-the-day)?ref=audio_experience

Bengaluru-based QuizNext is a gamified practice edtech platform that engages and motivates students to practice more by using the game elements, thereby making exams stress-free.

The startQuizNext was started in December 2018 and was founded by four edtech professionals who used to work together with VidyaNext, another edtech startup.

How does the platform workAlong with the gamified practice content, the startup offers curated remedial videos, worksheets, and test papers.

“Now, this is amplified when you are on a gamified learning platform as the need for interactive content is high.

At QuizNext, we extensively use machine learning models to generate and validate learning content. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1577645037.2331538/Bengaluru-based-edtech-startup-QuizNext-is-making-exams-stress-free-for-students?ref=audio_experience

Former US President Barack Obama took to social media to share his list of favourite books of 2019.

Continuing what has now become an annual tradition, the former US President recommended 19 books that, he said, "...made the last year a little brighter" for him.

To start, here are the books that made the last year a little brighter for me."

He wrote,"Over the next few days, I’ll be sharing my annual list of favorites — books, films, and music — with all of you.

This has become a fun little tradition for me, and I hope it is for you, too." | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1577642409.196924/Barack-Obama-lists-the-books-of-2019-that-made-the-year-a-'little-brighter'-for-him?ref=audio_experience

If your customers don’t love you and buy more, your CAC has to be very low.

If your customers don’t love you and buy more, your CAC has to be very low.

Be cautious if your customers don’t yet truly love you.

But if you are thinking in terms of Decade Long Relationships … put sales and even customer success back on lost customers.

But if you are thinking in terms of Decade Long Relationships … put sales and even customer success back on lost customers. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1577640713.8797438/How-To-Keep-Your-Customers-For-a-Decade.-Or-Longer.?ref=audio_experience

Ather Energy has appointed Deepak Jain as the chief financial officerWe bring to you the latest edition of movers and shakers of the week in the Indian startup ecosystem.

Bengaluru-based electric two-wheelers maker Ather Energy has appointed Deepak Jain as the chief financial officer.

Jain brings over 20 years of experience across global brands such as First Advantage, Apple India, P&G and Gillette.

Here’s a look at the other important movers and shakers of the weekLendingkart Appoints Anmol Rastogi As Product Management VPAhmedabad-based leading tech startup Lendingkart has appointed Anmol Rastogi as vice president of product management.

Stay tuned for the next edition of Movers and Shakers of the week! | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1577639533.3528297/Movers-and-Shakers-Of-The-Week-[Dec-23?ref=audio_experience