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Uber Employees Demand Travis Kalanick’s Return

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Taxi hailing startup Uber’s CEO Travis Kalanick resigned earlier this week because of pressure from investors. In a letter published earlier by AXIOS, more than 1100 full time employees of the company are demanding the return of Travis Kalanick in an operational role.

The letter arose from an online petition started by Uber employees speaking in glowing terms about Kalanick and stressed the importance of the former CEO to the firm. The letter and the petition reflect a growing displeasure in the manner in which the company’s founder was asked to leave.

Uber employees could leave comments on a Google doc and sign the petition by logging in with their Uber credentials. The letter to Uber’s board said Travis was flawed but so was everyone else. It also said his passion, vision and dedication to Uber are simply unmatched. Uber employees believe Travis Kalanick can evolve into the leader they need and he is critical to their future success.

BuzzFeed News reported the petition circulated to the employees and managers alike read “Uber is TK and TK is Uber.” The email, which was sent to various employees of Uber also said employees should contact Uber board members Arianna Huffington, Garrett Camp along with former member Bill Gurley, to let them know they are unhappy with Kalanick’s resignation.

Uber’s Product Manager Micheal York in his letter said the new of Travis Kalanick’s resignation crushed him and that Travis motivated him to work better. He added he wanted the Uber Board to hear from the employees that it’s made the wrong decision in pressuring Travis to leave.

Uber replied with a statement saying “As you’d expect, the emotions around Travis’ decision are intense. We understand that, and we want all of you to know that he did not make this decision lightly.”

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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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