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The resignation of Uber CEO and founder Travis Kalanick has left an open spot in the top leadership position on the taxi hailing startup. According to reports, COO of Facebook, Sherly Sandberg is the top runner being considered for the position.

The New York Post reported Arianna Huffington, an Uber board member has pushed for Sandberg’s appointment as the CEO for the scandal ridden company. Sandberg has a track record of implementing workplace policies that are women and family friendly. Sandberg is also an advocate for equality in the workplace and has appealed for federal and corporate policies to benefit working parents including a minimum wage increase, mandated paid parental leave and affordable childcare.

Her strategies as a gender sensitive and family friendly CEO might be what Uber needs at this point. Especially after the sexual harassment allegations and the various other scandals that plagued the billion dollar company, there is a dire need for a strong person to lead the company.

Related: UBER CEO TRAVIS KALANICK TAKES INDEFINITE LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Along with Sheryl Sandberg, former CEO of Yahoo Marissa Mayer is also being considered for the position along with former Disney operating chief Tom Staggs, the Post reported. The contender’s list also includes AOL CEO Tim Armstrong, CVS executive Helena Foulkes and Turner CEO John Martin. Reports also suggest that Hewlett-Packard Enterprise President and CEO Meg Whitman could also be a potential candidate.

Any chief taking over Kalanick’s position will be responsible for the dramatic change that has become necessary for the company to grow any further. Recently valued at $70 billion, Uber has not only been accused of workplace harassment but also of workplace culture, ethics and leadership troubles. Alphabet backed Waymo has also accused Uber of intellectual property theft. The company has also had to fire 20 employees in response to more than 200 complaints.

Sources close to Sherly Sandberg told The Associated Press that even if Sandberg is approached, she has no plans of leaving her current position at Facebook.

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Dunzo Gets Breather as NCLT Rejects Insolvency Petition from Invoice Discounters

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The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) Bengaluru bench has dismissed an insolvency plea filed against quick commerce startup Dunzo by its invoice discounters, declaring the petition “not maintainable” after several postponements. This decision offers temporary relief to Dunzo, which has been facing multiple insolvency petitions from various creditors, including Velvin Packaging Solutions and Betterplace Safety Solutions, over unpaid dues.

The invoice discounters alleged that Dunzo had paid only 50% of the required amounts, though the exact sum was not disclosed. Despite ongoing settlement talks, no resolution was reached, and the tribunal noted Dunzo’s delays in responding to creditor petitions. Dunzo continues to grapple with severe liquidity issues, delayed payments, and significant losses—reporting a ₹1,801.8 crore loss in FY23 and owing approximately ₹11.4 crore to major vendors like Google India and Facebook India.

While this NCLT ruling provides Dunzo some breathing room, the company still faces ongoing financial and operational challenges as it works to resolve its outstanding liabilities.

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How a Golden Retriever Became the Heart and Soul of a Hyderabad Startup’s Workplace

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Hyderabad-based startup Harvesting Robotics has won hearts online by appointing a golden retriever named Denver as its Chief Happiness Officer (CHO). Denver, introduced by co-founder Rahul Arepaka in a viral LinkedIn post, has quickly become the star of the office, spreading joy and boosting morale among employees. The company is now officially pet-friendly, a move Arepaka calls their “best decision.”

Denver’s new role has sparked widespread attention, with thousands liking and commenting on the announcement. Many see Denver’s presence as more than just a cute story—it highlights a growing trend of pet-friendly workplaces that prioritize employee well-being and happiness. As companies increasingly focus on holistic wellness, Denver’s appointment shows that sometimes, a wagging tail is the best way to brighten the workday.

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Info Edge Shareholders Approve ₹1,000 Crore Investment in New Venture Fund

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Info Edge (India) Ltd shareholders have overwhelmingly approved an investment of up to ₹1,000 crore in the company’s third venture capital fund, Info Edge Ventures Fund III. The proposal received near-unanimous backing, with 99.9995% of valid votes in favor out of 1,274 participants.

Smartweb Internet Services Ltd, a wholly owned Info Edge subsidiary, will act as sponsor and investment manager for the new fund. This move strengthens Info Edge’s commitment to backing early-stage startups and expanding its footprint in India’s venture capital landscape.

Info Edge has a strong track record as an early investor in leading Indian startups like Zomato and PB Fintech, with combined holdings in these firms valued at ₹31,500 crore ($3.7 billion) as of March 31, 2025.

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