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1. Bias Toward Action — Stop Planning, Start DoingYes, spreadsheets, YouTube tutorials, and dotted-line plans feel comfy, but research confirms: momentum beats perfection. Procrastination stalls growth, but action planning propels habit formation and sustained success even when motivation dips. Studies show that autonomous motivation paired with action planning boosts consistent physical activity during the transition into adulthood. In other words: plan less, do more, get better as you go. Your 20s are the perfect time to move from “analysis paralysis” to “analysis powering forward.”2. Building Financial Foundations Early — Compound Interest Is Your Best FriendMoney habits in your 20s may…

Online gaming platform Zupee has launched Zupee Studio, a short-format content platform. The monetised platform will feature 1-3 minute mini episodes across various genres such as drama, romance, thriller, and comedy. It will be rolled out first on select Android devices and then expanded to iOS soon. According to the Gurugram-based company, Zupee Studio is first of the many new experiences that it is planning to unveil, while continuing to serve its free-to-play users. <figure class="image embed" contenteditable="false" data-id="580514" data-url="https://images.yourstory.com/cs/2/c2cedff02d6111ef9021856619e24ca1/PHOTO-2025-09-09-09-58-00-1757394269150.jpeg" data-alt="Zupee Studio" data-caption="Zupee rolls out short format content platform” align=”center”>Zupee rolls out short format content platform“Zupee Studio reflects our long-term…

Before the pandemic, most Indian companies stuck to office desktops and closed networks, wary of letting employees connect remotely. VPNs were costly and clunky, and carried their own security risks. That’s where Pune-based Accops stepped in—building a homegrown platform that gives enterprises safe, controlled access to applications and data from anywhere.In 2012, Vijender Yadav and Mohan Kumar, who earlier worked together at cybersecurity firm NeoAccel, founded Accops based on their observation that enterprises struggled with costly, complex, and insecure VPN systems. “We wanted to build something from India that could stand on par with global players, but also be more…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. When it comes to entrepreneurship, picking up a new hobby probably isn’t top of mind. You’re already juggling a packed schedule — and maybe you already have hobbies you love. Still, it should come as no surprise: hobbies are good for you.In fact, a 2023 study published in Nature Medicine found that adults aged 65-plus who engaged in hobbies reported better health, higher life satisfaction and greater happiness. And in my own experience, embracing a musical hobby has been one of the most effective ways to improve my mental health, reduce stress…

Many B2B companies struggle to identify and connect with the right customers at the right time. Companies end up shooting in the dark, unable to determine which prospects are genuinely interested in their product or service, which leads to wasted marketing efforts and resources spent on less promising leads.BambooBoxaddresses this gap through AI-driven account-based marketing, helping businesses prioritise the accounts that matter the most and improve overall marketing efficiency. Founded by Ankur Saigal and Divyesh Dixit in 2020, the Delaware-based startup aims to streamline sales and marketing processes. It positions itself as an AI-first platform that turns intent into impact, helping…

Starbucks is renovating, or “uplifting,” as the company is calling it, 1,000 locations by the end of 2026, in an effort to become a “third place” to hang out, per CNBC.”We’re uplifting more than 1,000 coffeehouses over the next year, blending our global heritage with local relevance to create spaces that are immersive, inclusive, and deeply human,” said Dawn Clark, Starbucks senior vice president of coffeehouse design and concepts, in a statement to CNBC.Related: Starbucks Just Experienced a ‘Record-Breaking Sales Week’ Thanks to One Line of ProductsA new “uplifted” Starbucks in Union Square, New York City.Starbucks The new spaces have…

A new animated movie made mainly with AI could challenge the time and resources it takes to put together a Hollywood production.According to a Sunday report from The Wall Street Journal, OpenAI is giving its tools and computing resources to a new feature-length movie called “Critterz,” which follows the journey of forest creatures who embark on a quest after a stranger intrudes on their home.Chad Nelson, a creative specialist at OpenAI, conceptualized “Critterz” three years ago while experimenting with OpenAI’s image generation tool Dall-E. It was originally a short film funded by OpenAI that was released in 2023. Nelson has…

Multi-stage venture investing platform Venture Catalysts on Monday said it has closed a Rs 150 crore (about $18 million) funding round. The new round comprised of a mix of primary and secondary transactions. The company said the fresh capital will be used to strengthen leadership, launch new funds, enhance technology, including AI-driven due diligence and LP reporting, and expand into key startup hubs globally.The round saw participation from new investors such as Ashish Kacholia and group, Authum Investments, Aishwarya Rai, Karthik Sundar Iyer, Hardik Patel of Finquest, LNB Group, Mukul Agarwal, Shahrukh Khan Family Office, Sakal Media Group, Utpal Sheth…

Adoption of electric two-wheelers is on the rise among Indian consumers—be it for quick errands or wading through city traffic to get to work. Interestingly, consumers are not making electric vehicle (EV) purchases based on cost alone. Over the last few years, consumers have moved from low-cost vehicles to sturdier, mid-priced EVs with better features and performance, and manufacturers are taking note of this shift by focusing on building sturdier vehicles rather than cheaper options. While India is still a value conscious market, the price tag doesn’t act as a significant barrier to consumption. The sub-1 lakh price point isn’t a game-changer…

The Godfather of AI couldn’t escape AI during a breakup.Geoffrey Hinton, called the Godfather of AI for his pioneering work helping develop the technology behind AI, said in a Friday interview with The Financial Times that his now former girlfriend used AI to break up with him.Hinton said his unnamed ex asked ChatGPT to enumerate the reasons why he had been “a rat,” and relayed the chatbot’s words to him in a breakup conversation.”She got ChatGPT to tell me what a rat I was,” Hinton told FT. “She got the chatbot to explain how awful my behavior was and gave…