Anindya Mondal

It was an insightful conversation about Software Project Deliveries, Honestly, I explained all the pains I felt during these deliveries, and Nosheen Chaudhary's answers provided a good perspective. My favourite is her advice to be intuitive with the process and not go by the book all the time. Check out the full episode at the link in the comment sections and let me know what's interesting for you. #projectdeliveries #projectmanagment #sdlc #softwaredevelopment

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My notes from Fire Side Chat with Vinod Khosla. Afternoon well spent! 1. “Big change is always driven by entrepreneurs.” This was one of many thought-provoking insights Vinod Khosla shared in his fireside chat at TiEConCanada2024. He’s a strong believer in the power of entrepreneurs to innovate and disrupt, advocating for those who have the courage to build the future. 2. “Look at the data, not just reports and forecasts.” Khosla emphasized the importance of grounding decisions in real data over predictions from traditional sources. For him, true AI goes beyond simple models—transformer models and LLMs hold revolutionary potential for fields like text, video, and robotics. He envisions a future with billions of robots across the globe, powered by these advancements. 3. Khosla doesn’t buy into the belief that AI will require excessive power; instead, he sees a future where a central LLM can coordinate multiple tools efficiently with minimal energy consumption. He highlighted Symbolica’s work with category theory in AI as an example of pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. 4. Choose your advisors wisely. In Vinod’s view… Great entrepreneurs take only 10% of the advice they receive, he shared, underscoring the importance of filtering inputs carefully. 5. The future of jobs and co-pilots. Khosla believes AI will disrupt the workforce, estimating that it could replace 80% of jobs from 80% of the current job market, in its most conservative estimate. 6. AI as a force for good. Khosla is a vocal advocate for building AI systems with positive social impacts. He’s wary of platforms that can negatively affect society, like TikTok, and supports technologies that protect consumers from harmful AI influences. It was a privilege to hear his insights at #TiEConCanada2024. #TiE #TiEOttawa #Entrepreneurship #AI #Innovation #FutureTech #VC #SocialImpact #VinodKhosla

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Watching someone struggle with something you've built is both humbling and enlightening. When Prashant and I introduced the initial version of prd2proto.ai, we thought we were onto something. Upload a PRD and boom—your prototype is ready! Made sense, right? After all, it's in the name. But as we sat down with our early access users, we noticed a sharp edge: many didn't have a PRD ready or found it a hassle to create one in another tool just to use our app. They dropped off, and we felt that sting. Garry Tan captures this perfectly: "When you make software, you have to watch at least 10 people use it. Sit next to them and say absolutely nothing... WATCH USERS AND CRINGE AND THEN FIX IT. SAND DOWN THE EDGES." We listened, we cringed, and we learned. Today, we're excited to share that we've updated prd2proto.ai with a chat interface! Now, you can talk through your ideas—think of it as a product assistant right inside the app. No barriers, no prerequisites - just a seamless way to bring your vision to life. Check out the video below to see what's changed. We've been holding off on opening prd2proto.ai to more people until we got this right. Now that we have, more invites are heading out this week! A huge thank you to everyone who's been patiently waiting on our waitlist. And if you want to be part of this journey and help shape how the product evolves, sign up here for early access: https://prd2proto.ai/ #ProductDesign #BuildInPublic #StartupJourney

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We've been fortunate to work with Arshan Khatri for our design needs, and he's just written a great blog post on common pitfalls in popular business website forms. Did you know that Expedia lost $12 Million dollars due to a poorly-designed form? 😮 Learn from their mistake and read Arshan's full blog post in the comments. Here are some of the key takeaways: - Don't underestimate the importance of a well-designed form. Expedia's loss is a cautionary tale for all of us. - Just because a sales page looks great doesn't mean it's optimized for conversions and data collection. Framer and Webflow are good examples of this. 😢 - Engage your users with multi-step forms, gamification 🎮 , and built-in scheduling options. Providing optionality is key to a successful form. Thanks for sharing your insights, Arshan!

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How product managers can give designers feedback that helps build great products? Click the link to watch the full video for FREE! -> https://lnkd.in/gkkQjxEa Watch this exclusive video featuring Abhilash Ramachandran, Head of Product Design at Reach, as he dives into actionable tips to help you provide clear and concise feedback that drives results. HelloMeets - Upskilling Platform for PMs #productmanagement #reach #designfeedback #hellomeets Avi Chopra Vrishti Jain Sumanth Suri Jules Pearson

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At the heart of PreProd OpnSrc, there is a vision and a mission to make foundational learning at ZERO cost Please visit the post below and the page at PreProd Opnsrc for more information PreProd Corp PreProd Emulet PreProd Consult Krishnav Dave

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Recently attended droidcon with Yash Khandelwal and would've definitely regretted not witnessing it in person. → Gained some concrete validation from small and big teams alike on how deep the Android's dev productivity challenges are → It's always exciting to see how big the #Android ecosystem has come to be, with not just phones but also #wearables, #smartglasses, #securitysystems, and #AI-enabled multimodal handhelds, and how those same productivity and collaborative challenges propagate largely here → A smart platform with relevant tooling is a great enabler for faster delivery, which we here at Dashwave are striving to bring forth PS: I am in SF for the next few weeks, HMU to say hi, catch up or chat on, but not limited to, dev tools, Android engineering, distributed systems and webassembly.

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Join us for a conversation with Peggy Rayzis on building a "Developer Intent led" GTM motion! We explore the key drivers that led to the wild success of Apollo Graph QL... followed by an AMA Link to register in comments. Feel free to share any questions

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Thrilled to announce ⚡️ 100% ASYNC BEDROCK completion calls 👉 https://lnkd.in/gRpsTQBj (+4 more updates 👇) 🙋‍♂️ openrouter function calling support ✨ Custom Branding on API Docs (Enterprise-only) 🪢 Langfuse trace url returned on slack alerts 💪 Fix delete model on UI for older db models 

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🚀 Ommni Inc. is Live – A New Chapter Begins! 🚀 Today marks an incredible milestone—Ommni is officially live! This journey has been one of relentless innovation, problem-solving, and teamwork, and we couldn't be prouder of what has been built. Ommni is here to transform how retailers manage product data, pricing, and inventory. Our platform simplifies complex processes, driving efficiency and impact. This is just the beginning, and we’re excited to see Ommni evolve and empower retailers worldwide. Let’s shape the future of retail data management together! #OmmniLaunch #RetailTech #Innovation #DataManagement #RetailTransformation

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🚀 A Journey of Collaboration and Growth 🚀 Last week, I embarked on an exciting project that brought creativity, collaboration, and learning together. 🎨💻 When I reached out to my good friend @Abhiram—a talented photographer and video editor—to help create social content for the Algonquin College Code Frontier Club, he didn’t hesitate for a second to say yes. His willingness to support us inspired me to give back in a meaningful way. To show my appreciation, I offered to build a portfolio website for him—a place to showcase his incredible work to the world. 🔧 The Process: Using a Framer template as the foundation, I spent the first two days experimenting and learning the platform—how to create pages, add content, and design components. The Framer template's responsive design made it easier to ensure the site looked flawless across desktop and mobile devices (a critical aspect of any modern website). With persistence and creativity, I customized the template, keeping uniformity and user experience in mind. Once the site was polished, we purchased the domain name "orvature.com" and connected it through Domain.com to officially launch the website. 🌐 💡 Key Takeaways: Leveraging tools like Framer makes designing and hosting websites more accessible than ever. Paying attention to responsiveness across devices is essential for a seamless user experience. Collaboration is a two-way street: when we give, we grow. This was not just a project—it was a learning experience that deepened my understanding of website building, from design to hosting, and strengthened my belief in the power of collaboration. I’m proud to share https://orvature.com , a portfolio website that embodies the essence of creativity and teamwork. It’s more than just a showcase of Abhiram’s talent—it’s a testament to the value of supporting and learning from each other. If you’re considering starting a project or want to collaborate, let’s connect! 🙌 #WebDesign #Collaboration #LearningJourney #Framer #PortfolioWebsite #Creativity

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🚀 Overcoming Challenges with Shopify Functions for Product Discounts 🚀 Worked on automatic product discounts using Shopify functions (https://lnkd.in/gvsK6kEd). There are limited resources and help on AI Tools, but their documentation is awesome. Doc on Creating Functions, Discount Price Rules, and Forms: https://lnkd.in/gs3kv3kZ Debugging Docs: https://lnkd.in/g8nVJnuB This experience was a reminder of the power of persistence, documentation, and hands-on debugging to solve complex problems. 🎯 For anyone exploring Shopify Functions: trust the docs, stay patient, and keep testing! #ShopifyApp #ProductDiscounts #ShopifyFunctions #Debugging

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🚀 Be Agentic, Do Agentic! 🚀 Why make AI complicated? 🤔 Let’s simplify the process and get your POC up and running in just 2-5 days! That’s the power of SimplAI. 💡 AI doesn’t have to be difficult—it’s time to be the change with Agentic solutions that are fast, secure, and scalable. 🔐✨ Let’s build the future, one Agentic step at a time. 🌐 #AI #POC #SimplAI #Agentic #Innovation #TechLeadership #FutureOfAI SimplAI

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After 17 years at hyper-growth companies, I have decided to quit... . . . . Quit seeing salespeople struggle with giving generic product demos and make no sale! 💵 💵 💵 So TODAY I open my playbook of selling! 📖 📖  📖   I had an amazing opportunity to chat with Krista Glantschnig on her Rebel Sell Podcast! In this podcast for the first time, I have flipped open my playbook of 17 years. We discussed: 1️⃣ Why 80% product demos get 0 sale! 2️⃣ How AI can transform generic demos to personalized demos and wow your buyers! 3️⃣ How does Pepsales enable you to give personalised demos from the first call with prospect! If any of these seem relatable, dive into 30 minutes of insightful conversation and let me know if it helps:) Link to podcast: https://lnkd.in/gbiHTAsz

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Like to order deliveries from the comfort of your own home? Zepto's recent $665 million funding will now allow the company to set up even more store across India to serve you better. Read all about it only in my new article at Entrepreneur India. . . . Follow and connect for more industry news and updates . . . #News #Update #Zepto #Funding #Investment #EntrepreneurIndia #AdityaPranMahanta https://lnkd.in/gYvATrUE

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Zoplar, a medical supplies platform, has secured an impressive $3.4 million in Series A funding, led by Blume Ventures. This funding round, which also saw participation from Beenext, Saison Capital, Atrium Angels, Finfirst, and LogX, is a testament to Zoplar's innovative approach to tackling challenges faced by small and medium hospitals in India. Founded in 2022 by Amit Sah and Umesh Sharma, Zoplar aims to revolutionize the medical equipment purchasing process. With a focus on full-stack integration, the platform addresses complexities such as product pricing, vendor management, after-sales service, and financing options. This comprehensive approach has already garnered attention from investors, with a total funding of $5.1 million to date. The founders' healthcare experience and their commitment to streamlining medtech procurement have been key to Zoplar's success. By partnering with leading nephrology chains like DCDC, Zoplar has achieved a remarkable 40% repeat customer rate, a true indicator of the platform's value. With the newly raised funds, Zoplar plans to enhance its operational capabilities. This includes backward integration in the supply chain, ensuring a seamless and efficient process, and building a strong service engineering team to provide excellent after-sales support. Zoplar's journey is an inspiring example of how innovative startups can drive meaningful change in the healthcare sector. By addressing critical challenges, the platform is set to transform the way medical equipment is procured and managed, ultimately improving patient care and hospital operations. It's an exciting time for Zoplar, and we look forward to seeing the impact of their innovative solutions in the medical industry.

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Happy 2025 everyone! What better way to start the year than talk about people 🙂 Babblebots.ai is at the center of solving the people problem with AI-Agents. I strongly believe the more we automate, the more we will value humans! Pulkit Govrani is a key part of the engineering team. He did fabulous in the autonomous AI-Recruiter interview, so we shortlisted him for the live-interviews. We were blown away in the live interview, so much so that we offered a fulltime position, instead of an internship on the spot. Why is this special? In a typical resume shortlisting scenario, he would not have been shortlisted. --> he was low on traditional educational credentials. --> he did not have enough experience and, --> even his limited experience was not fully aligned with what we were looking for. In the absence of his detailed interview with the AI-Recruiter, we would have not found him, and what a loss that would have been! What we do is incredibly exciting and rewarding, as AI will continue to increase our capacity for human conversations, discovery and magic ✨

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