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Lenskart’s Power Shuffle: INDmoney’s Ashish Kashyap and PaySense’s Sayali Karanjkar Join Board as SoftBank’s Sumer Juneja Steps Down

Lenskart, the $6.1 billion eyewear giant gearing up for its IPO, has just made a major move in its boardroom — and it’s raising eyebrows across the Indian startup world. SoftBank’s Sumer Juneja has officially stepped down from the board, while two new heavy-hitters are stepping in: Ashish Kashyap, founder of INDmoney and former CEO of Ibibo Group, and Sayali Karanjkar, co-founder of digital…
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Lenskart’s Big Bet on AI Smart Glasses: The Future of Eyewear Just Got Real

Lenskart Joins Forces with Ajna Lens to Create Smart Glasses for Everyone Eyewear giant Lenskart is diving deep into the future of wearable tech. The company has invested in Ajna Lens, a homegrown startup that’s building next-generation smart glasses powered by AI and XR (Extended Reality). Their goal? To make smart glasses that are not only futuristic but also wearable, useful, and…
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ET Startup Awards 2024: Top Contenders for Startup of the Year Revealed

The Economic Times Startup Awards 2024 has unveiled the nominees for its prestigious Startup of the Year category, celebrating companies that have demonstrated exceptional innovation, execution, and rapid growth. This year’s nominees showcase a diverse range of sectors, each bringing a unique approach to their respective fields. Zepto: Founded in 2020 by Aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra, Zepto…
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