Abandoned opportunities: How demand latency hurts Bangladeshi brands
Demand latency is a universal phenomenon that companies are still struggling to get a grasp of. To build a more sustainable future for businesses in Bangladesh as well as understanding the impact of demand latency for the youth may secure the future of businesses across industries in the coming years.
4m ago
Startup marketing and the dilemma of doing more with less
Early-stage startups in the seed stage commonly focus on building an in-house marketing team. This is because the startup’s core focus is developing an MVP with initial funding. If they are not offering a robust product to the market, any marketing effort for the startup is irrelevant.
2y ago
The fear of becoming a bad manager might make you one
Developing managerial skills from early on can help young professionals see through the challenges of becoming bad ones. While some companies tend to overlook the importance of addressing the fears, mapping out the concerns can help employees look forward to managing teams and departments more effectively.
3y ago
Listen actively, respond appropriately
Active listening is a process through which an individual secures information from other individuals or groups. Listening actively requires paying attention to what’s being said, while not interrupting the speaker and understanding the context entirely. The “active” aspect, however, requires some extra steps to complete the process of effective communication.
3y ago
How students can make the most out of LinkedIn
LinkedIn exposes students to networking or guidance opportunities, relevant knowledge about their fields, resources, and career options for the future. Here’s how students can get the most out of the social platform:
3y ago
Professional etiquette: an essential tool for managing workplace impression
The changing professional environment around us now demands more agility, adaptability, and fewer excuses from the workforce. With a growth mindset engraved into this population, having just good manners don’t suffice for surviving the challenges that come with it.
3y ago
Thrive Edtech raises USD 180k in pre-seed B round
Thrive Edtech, an education technology startup based in Dhaka has raised USD 180K in its pre-seed B round.
3y ago
Social media moderation in lockdown: Facebook lets users control algorithms –– to some extent
Facebook has launched some new in-app controls to give people some control over its algorithms. 2020 was all about how to moderate the consumption of the never-ending news feed. Considering this,
3y ago
June 28, 2020
The story of ‘Gaze’: The Bangladeshi startup that wants to embed AI in our everyday life
Gaze, a Singapore and Bangladesh-based Artificial Intelligence startup, has recently raised US$830,000 in seed funding led by US-based venture capital firm Anchorless Bangladesh, with follow-on capital from an existing angel investor Mr Mohammad Maaz. Being an ambitious tech startup that focuses on providing API solutions to the global market, Taus Noor (Co-founder & CEO) shares the experience of his team and about their journey so far and beyond with Toggle.
June 26, 2020
Design Thinking: Why so popular?
‘Design thinking’ is a term that has gained popularity shortly after the shift in work culture in Dhaka was noticed. It is an iterative process in which a clearer, more detailed picture of the problem is perceived.
June 12, 2020
Editor's Note: Hey, it's Friday, again!
I wouldn’t lie, I longed to write this note. A 4x4 column where I write about my erratically inspiring editorial team.
May 22, 2020
Post corona work culture
The recent pandemic has hit the world hard and it is slowly changing the way we see things. Subconsciously, we are more driven to adopt a
May 1, 2020
What venture capitals look for in a new company
If you’re an entrepreneur who’s looking to raise capital for your company or planning to branch out and wondering how to get fund for it, you’re probably wondering about going to venture capitalist investors.
April 17, 2020
A millennial’s guide to mental wellbeing during a pandemic
In the midst of all the “wash your hands”, “disinfect your stations” and “maintain safe distances” during a pandemic, phrases like “Take care of your mental health” may sound redundant.
April 1, 2020
What’s ‘Dalgona coffee’ and why is it taking social media by storm?
A new kind of coffee drink has taken over social media feeds since the worldwide coronavirus outbreak forced people into home quarantine.
March 6, 2020
Femvertising: Who benefits?
“Young women of the world, two things are lacking in your life: gender equality and shiny hair.
February 14, 2020
Office relationships: Yes or No?
Workplace romance can lead to long term relationships or even marriage. On the flip side, they can also result in uncomfortable situations for both parties as well as other colleagues.
February 7, 2020
PCOS: A woman’s nightmare
PCOS stands for PolyCystic Ovary Syndrome. It sounds scary enough to flip the page already. But it is rather a very common syndrome. About 7 out of 10 women have this condition, diagnosed and undiagnosed.
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