No engineering degree, no MBA: How Kunal Shah went from startup founder to global boss of WhatsApp

Photo credit: Instagram/Kunal Shah When Meta announced Kunal Shah As the new global head WhatsAppmarking a major milestone for one of India’s most recognized startup founders. But unlike many technology leaders, Shah’s journey didn’t begin with an engineering degree or management qualification.According to his LinkedIn profile, Shah studied philosophy at Wilson College, Mumbai from 1994…

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Why the 24-year-old founder is moving India’s most ambitious data storage bet from Bangalore to the US

Anagha Rajesh’s decision to move biocomputing from Bangalore to San Francisco has sparked a wider debate about India’s ability to cultivate breakthrough technologies. While the country produces world-class talent, the founders believe deep tech businesses need patient investors and long-term support. Her journey highlights the challenges faced by ambitious science start-ups seeking to expand globally….

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