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Software engineers are likely making a few common mistakes that prevent them from advancing in their careers, says a former Meta senior staff engineer — and these mistakes are general enough to apply to any job.Michael Novati, an engineer who spent eight years at Meta and earned the nickname “Coding Machine” after being the top code committer company-wide for several years, told “The Peterman Pod” that there are three common mistakes engineers and other professionals make that prevent them from moving forward in their careers.Novati, who now works at a remote software engineering fellowship program, Formation, as its chief technology…

One 97 Communications, the parent company of Paytm, reported a consolidated net profit attributable to equity holders of Rs 122.5 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 (Q1 FY26), compared with a loss of Rs 838.9 crore in the same period last year.Revenue from operations stood at Rs 1,917.5 crore, up 27.7% from Rs 1,501.6 crore in Q1 FY25. Its total income rose 31.7% year-on-year to Rs 2,158.9 crore from Rs 1,639.1 crore.Employee benefits expense declined 32.5% to Rs 642.6 crore, compared with Rs 952.5 crore in the year-ago period. Payment processing charges increased 12.3% to Rs 580.9 crore…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. For decades, customer support has been treated as a defensive necessity — a cost center designed solely to resolve issues after they arise. In today’s landscape, that paradigm is obsolete. Your customers are no longer benchmarking you against your direct competitors; they are benchmarking you against the best, most intuitive digital experiences in the world.This shift has paved the way for a new model of value creation: transforming customer experience from a cost center into an offensive growth lever. Unlocking this growth, however, requires moving beyond simply resolving issues faster and instead…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. SCORE, the nonprofit that has supported small businesses for over six decades, recently faced a major setback: the latest tax and spending bill eliminated about 60% of its federal funding — a core part of its budget. For an organization that offers free mentoring to hundreds of thousands of entrepreneurs annually, this looks like a serious blow.But what if this funding cut is not the end of SCORE — but a new beginning?With a vast network of 10,000 volunteer mentors and a proven track record of economic impact — including helping start…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. For well over a decade, organizations have been grappling with the security, privacy and compliance challenges brought by an increasingly complex digital workplace. The continued rise of decentralized teams, artificial intelligence (AI)-driven tools and the ever-growing stack of “Software as a Service” (SaaS) applications is only exacerbating the problem, and many leaders are still struggling to get the visibility they need.It’s no longer enough to only consider the threat of outside attacks; in today’s efficiency-driven environment, modern security must also account for real-time application access, Shadow IT and employee behavior. Especially now,…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. When I set out to build my company, I knew that acquiring the right domain name wasn’t just a detail — it was foundational. A domain signals professionalism, sets the tone for your brand, and can shape first impressions. But I quickly learned a hard truth: openly chasing a premium domain is risky. The smarter move? A stealth acquisition strategy — one that protected my positioning, saved me money, and helped me land the perfect name.Why transparency can backfireI’ve seen it happen more than once: A founder reaches out directly to a…

India’s sustained economic growth makes it an “anchor of stability” for the world, which needs new engines of growth and development models that can be scaled and shared, Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog Suman Bery has said.Bery addressed the ministerial segment of the High Level Political Forum for Sustainable Development Goals at UN Headquarters on Monday.He said the world is navigating a period of significant economic shifts and uncertainty, which makes the international community’s collective work on Sustainable Development Goals more critical than ever. “The world needs anchors of stability, new engines of growth and development models that can be scaled…

A New York Times profile of former rap star Joe Budden breaks down the eye-popping figures he’s pulling in by connecting with his vast audience’s ears.Budden gained acclaim with his 2003 hit “Pump It Up,” and went on to become a TV and media personality. Now dubbed “Howard Stern of hip-hop,” Budden has amassed millions of listeners to his Joe Budden Network and self-titled show. The show mostly involves Budden and his friends opining on the latest pop culture news.Related: Guy Fieri Teaches His Team This Customer Service Secret — And It Can Unlock Unexpected Success For Your Business Too…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. For five decades, Silicon Valley has been the hub of the tech world. Starting with tech giants like Microsoft, Apple and Atari and continuing with startups looking to attract unparalleled funding, having an address in this part of California seemed mandatory.For the first time, however, Silicon Valley faces competition. Emerging global tech hubs in India, Kenya, Estonia and Brazil are growing in importance.Is Silicon Valley facing serious competition?Comparing Silicon Valley with emerging tech hubs like Bangalore, Nairobi, Tallinn and São Paulo reveals distinct strengths and challenges of each area. Silicon Valley retains…

After years of mounting losses and a series of regulatory setbacks, Paytm investors finally have something to look forward to.The fintech giant reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 122.5 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 (Q1 FY26), a dramatic turnaround from the Rs 838.9 crore loss recorded in the same period last year.Founder and CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma attributed this achievement to a fundamental shift in business approach, emphasising better unit economics, significantly lower customer acquisition costs, and enhanced monetisation across the merchant ecosystem. Paytm believes it’s now a 50-60% contribution margin business and sees this as…