Rishad Premji takes over as Wipro Chairman; How to retain women employees

Daily Capsule | 2nd August Hello India is seen as a destination for technology innovation and Nasscom is acting as a catalyst to accelerate this. As a part of its initiative to nurture and expand the Indian startup ecosystem in the country, especially the startups that fall in the business to business (B2B) segment, Nasscom has numerous programmes under its portfolio with a Centre of Excellence (CoE) being one of the key pivots. The association has established this CoE across four locations in India – Bengaluru, Gurugram, Ahmedabad, and Vizag with a focus on newer technologies. Startups can use this platform as it has the necessary support infrastructure built into it. In Bengaluru, for example, the CoE is focussed on creating solutions in the area of artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT). [We speak to Sanjeev Malhotra, CEO, Centre of Excellence – AI & IoT, Nasscom, to understand more.]( Cheers, Team YourStory Stories you shouldn't miss [Rishad Premji takes over as Wipro's new Chairman]( The change of guard has happened at one of India’s leading technology services company Wipro with Chairman Azim Premji stepping down from the position after leading the show for 53 years. His son Rishad Premji is taking over this role. However, Azim Premji will remain a member of the Board. [These factors will help retain Indian women employees]( Kool Kanya, a Mumbai-based startup aimed at creating an ecosystem of women in the workforce, surveyed 700 women across India to find out why many are leaving the workforce, and what needs to be improved to encourage them to continue working. [Meet Sapien Biosciences, India’s first commercial biobank]( [Meet India’s first commercial tissue bank startup Sapien Biosciences]( [Amazon signs 210 transport-related patents]( Amazon is now looking to leverage its strengths in logistics to boost its activities in the automotive industry, according to a Reuters report. Among the 5,000 patents granted to Amazon by the US Patent and Trademark Office from December 2016 to May 2019, 210 of them were transportation-related. [How Masa Kato built a million-dollar edtech platform]( [An edtech platform that makes learning code fun]( [Indian brands disrupting the local apparel industry]( In the midst of changing market realities, some Indian brands adapted their manufacturing and selling strategies to become part of the disruption. Here are some of the top Indian fashion brands that stood the test of time and built a legacy for themselves. [Nagpur-based Nativ Chefs is grabbing a bite of foodtech]( Nagpur-based startup Nativ Chefs not only provides authentic home-cooked dishes right at the doorstep of customers, but also creates employment opportunities to people with expert culinary skills. Nativ Chefs has delivered 200 orders in the last month itself, and has recorded a repeat rate of 50 percent. For one founder, it was her journey with a startup that grew into a $2 billion business that inspired the dream to chart a similar entrepreneurial journey. For another, entrepreneurship was a natural inclination. Today, both lead their own successful tech businesses. Morph.ai’s Niyati Agarwal, Hofeto’s Lisa Mohapatra and AceBot’s Sameera Vanekar share a candid account of their entrepreneurial journeys, and also why they believe that their tech businesses are not just making a real impact on ground but also furthering the growth of the tech ecosystem. [Part of Facebook’s SheLeadsTech’s community, the three tech entrepreneurs]( also share why the SheLeadsTech programme and community have been enablers in their journey. Are you a bootstrapped starting looking to take your prototype off the ground? The AWS Activate program is the perfect opportunity for you to transform your business idea into a reality! You need to have a business idea with a valid website, a startup incorporated less than 2 years ago, and shouldn't have previously issued AWS promotional credits. [Go ahead and apply now.]( Follow us on social media for more frequent updates [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Linkedin]( -- [Click Here]( to unsubscribe from this newsletter.