Satya Nadella, the three and a half year old CEO of the American multinational technology company Microsoft, has recently launched his first book called Hit Refresh. He is one of the few sitting chief executive officers who have written a biography while still on the job. Hit Refresh tells the inside story of the company’s continuing transformation. It follows his personal journey from a childhood in India to leading some of the most significant technological changes in the digital era. Known to be a private person, this book touches upon topics he has previously avoided including his special needs children, the death of his mother, life as an immigrant and the Grace Hopper debacle. This new part memoir, part leadership guide and part futurist vision of technology book, which hits the shelves on 26 September 2017, describes how Nadella reinvigorated the company.
Nadella became the third CEO of the multinational company at an interesting time. The Windows PC and Windows Phone markets were shrinking while the employees were burned out and disaffected. At a time when many believed the only hope for the company was to hire an outsider as the CEO, Nadella’s approach to curate the company’s culture instead of carving up the competition received further criticism. But, ever since Nadella took the helm, Microsoft’s stock price has more than doubled and the tech giant has successfully acquired more than 40 companies including LinkedIn.
With a foreword by the founder Bill Gates, Hit Refresh speaks about the internal culture change at Microsoft, the fiercely competitive landscape and industry partnerships and his vision for the coming wave of technology.
Satya has charted a course for making the most of the opportunities created by technology while also facing up to the hard questions. And he offers his own fascinating personal story, more literary quotations than you might expect, and even a few lessons from his beloved game of cricket. – Bill Gates
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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.
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.
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.