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Aravindh Ravichandran (AVR) @ardh.bsky.social · 9h

Rook Links : Monetization Strategies for SaaS Startups: Building Profitable Payment Models!

Aravindh Ravichandran (AVR) @ardh.bsky.social · 1d

Day 2 of Documenting What is happening with Rook Links!

Implementing Paddle For Monetisation.

Aravindh Ravichandran (AVR) @ardh.bsky.social · 2d

@AravSrinivas Best Software Testing Agent for Vibe Coders and Startup’s Devs!

Aravindh Ravichandran (AVR) @ardh.bsky.social · 11d

Ever feel stuck at the ₹1 crore revenue ceiling while headlines scream about unicorns doing ₹15,000 crore or more?

What's their secret? 🤷

They build scalable systems.

Leaders empower, not micro-manage.

They choose TAMs.

You can’t build a ₹1,000 Cr in a ₹5 Cr market.

Aravindh Ravichandran (AVR) @ardh.bsky.social · 18d

Aravindh Ravichandran (AVR) @ardh.bsky.social · 21d

The Harsh Truth About Building Startups: Solving Real Problems!

In this video, we talk about the harsh truth of building startups - most products fail because they don’t solve a real problem.

We solve it via Rook!

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Aravindh Ravichandran (AVR) @ardh.bsky.social · 21d

> Sridhar Vembu just made a bold claim: Zoho is the only company in the world that can truly challenge Microsoft in the breadth and depth of its product suite.

> Backed by 20+ years of building (through ManageEngine and Zoho), the company is now doubling R&D in AI, Cloud etc!

Aravindh Ravichandran (AVR) @ardh.bsky.social · 23d

🚀 Y Combinator rewrites the startup playbook– no more forced dropouts.

🎓 Graduate first, build later: Students can now secure YC funding and defer until after finishing school.

🔑 New “Early Decision” track: Apply while in college, join YC post-graduation.

Aravindh Ravichandran (AVR) @ardh.bsky.social · 24d

WhatsApp has introduced a real-time message translation feature, enabling its 3 billion users in 180 countries to translate messages directly within chats by long-pressing and choosing the "Translate" option.

Aravindh Ravichandran (AVR) @ardh.bsky.social · 25d

BlackBuck, Rs 10,900 Crore Startu, Exits Bengaluru Over Potholes.
AP Minister Steps In, Proposes Relocation to Vizag!

Aravindh Ravichandran (AVR) @ardh.bsky.social · 26d

Bill Gates' daughter, Phoebe Gates, along with Sophia Kianni, has successfully raised $8 million in a seed funding round for their startup, Phia.

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Aravindh Ravichandran (AVR) @ardh.bsky.social · 26d

Sometimes moving forward is taking a step backward.

This isn’t just about embracing change! 🏹

It’s about having the courage to pause, reflect, and rethink your next move.

Do you accept?

Drop your thoughts in the comments. 👇

Aravindh Ravichandran (AVR) @ardh.bsky.social · 26d

Apple just dropped iOS 26 and macOS Tahoe, with the bold but divisive Liquid Glass design lighting up every screen.

While Apple promised elegance and seamless transitions, users are already complaining about eye strain, dizziness, and blurry icons, especially in dark mode!

Aravindh Ravichandran (AVR) @ardh.bsky.social · 27d

Recently, I watched two films: 🎥

> Mahavatar Narasimha & Kannappa

Mahavatar Narasimha succeeded because it resonated with the audience and delivered powerful storytelling, even on a lean budget. Kannappa, despite having every advantage on paper, couldn’t move people. 🪷🛕

Aravindh Ravichandran (AVR) @ardh.bsky.social · 27d

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu just called on Indian IT pros in the US: If a $100,000 H-1B visa fee makes you feel trapped, don’t live in fear, come home and rebuild stronger. He reminded us that, like Sindhi families during Partition!

Aravindh Ravichandran (AVR) @ardh.bsky.social · 27d

“Extinction isn’t just ancient history. Even giants can vanish- just ask Microsoft CEO.”

Satya Nadella just sounded the alarm for every leader, founder, and dreamer: Adapt or become irrelevant. In a candid town hall, he compared Microsoft’s fate to Digital Equipment Corporation.

Aravindh Ravichandran (AVR) @ardh.bsky.social · 28d

Zuckerberg stated that he would prefer to 'misallocate' billions rather than fall behind in the AI competition.

Aravindh Ravichandran (AVR) @ardh.bsky.social · 28d

Wayve, a London-based self-driving tech pioneer, is at the top of Nvidia’s wishlist. They’ve now signed a letter of intent to explore a $500M strategic investment for Wayve’s next round.

Aravindh Ravichandran (AVR) @ardh.bsky.social · Sep 19

Notion just changed the game with AI Agents in Notion 3.0 and this isn’t your average productivity upgrade.

These Agents aren’t just helpers. They handle complex tasks across hundreds of pages and databases for 20 minutes straight, giving teams much-needed breathing room.

Aravindh Ravichandran (AVR) @ardh.bsky.social · Sep 18

On Wednesday, PayPal revealed a new multi-year collaboration with Google, which will enable the payments leader to utilize Google’s AI technology for developing innovative AI-driven shopping experiences.

Aravindh Ravichandran (AVR) @ardh.bsky.social · Sep 18

AI chip startup Groq announced on Wednesday that it has secured an additional $750 million in funding, achieving a post-money valuation of $6.9 billion.

This amount exceeded the speculated figures that surfaced in July when news broke about Groq's fundraising efforts.

Aravindh Ravichandran (AVR) @ardh.bsky.social · Sep 17

Nearly half of all ChatGPT messages aren’t about work, they’re people searching for guidance, making decisions, or just needing a nudge.

Aravindh Ravichandran (AVR) @ardh.bsky.social · Sep 17

@Microsoft is making waves: VS Code’s auto-model pick now favors Anthropic’s Claude Sonnet 4 for paid @github Copilot users, even after a $13B investment in @OpenAI

@claudeai Sonnet 4 beat GPT-5 consistently in code tests. Microsoft’s dev chief recommended Claude for Copilot.

Aravindh Ravichandran (AVR) @ardh.bsky.social · Sep 16

@Meta accidentally leaked their next-gen smart glasses just days before Connect 2025.

Aravindh Ravichandran (AVR) @ardh.bsky.social · Sep 16

@OpenAI and @AnthropicAI latest reports show how their leading chatbots now serve distinctly different roles.

@ChatGPTapp powering personal productivity.
@claudeai increasingly automating the enterprise.