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Transforming Tech Careers: The Power Of Strategic Upskilling

Inc42Inc42 · 1y ago
Transforming Tech Careers: The Power Of Strategic Upskilling
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In today's fast-paced tech industry, upskilling has become essential for professionals to stay competitive. With the rise of Industry 4.0, there is a growing demand for specialized tech skills, but employers struggle to find candidates with the required expertise. Professionals aiming for SDE roles with MAANG companies should focus on developing a problem-solving mindset and strategic upskilling. This includes assessing core competencies, creating a roadmap for upskilling, gaining hands-on experience, enhancing soft skills, and obtaining certifications and specializations. By embracing continuous learning and actively applying new skills, professionals can secure career growth and drive innovation in the tech industry.

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Bengaluru-based VC firm Blume Ventures invests $10M in skilling startup Interview Kickstart

IndianStartupNewsIndianStartupNews · 1y ago
Bengaluru-based VC firm Blume Ventures invests $10M in skilling startup Interview Kickstart
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Bengaluru-based venture capital firm, Blume Ventures, has invested $10 million in Interview Kickstart, an upskilling platform for tech professionals. The investment is the largest maiden cheque by Blume Ventures into a software and AI-focused company. Interview Kickstart provides comprehensive programs in AI, machine learning, data science, and other advanced engineering and product areas. With this funding, Interview Kickstart plans to expand its reach globally, with India being its first test market outside of the US. The investment reflects Blume Ventures' belief in the mission and impact of Interview Kickstart in helping professionals advance their careers.

Upskilling platform Weskill raises pre-seed round

EntrackrEntrackr · 5m ago
Upskilling platform Weskill raises pre-seed round
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Upskilling Platform Weskill has raised an undisclosed amount in a pre-seed funding round at a valuation of Rs 40 crore from HNIs and Strategic Investors. The fresh funds will be channeled towards accelerating its expansion and enhancing cutting-edge AI-powered learning ecosystems, Weskill said in a press release. Founded in November 2023 by Prashant Prakash Dubey, Weskill aims to address the widening skill gap between traditional college education and the ever-evolving demands of the industry. The platform aspires to weed out the hassles of lack of alignment between academic curriculum and real-world job requirements by leveraging artificial intelligence to offer career counseling and personalized training modules, making upskilling more effective, accessible, and industry-relevant. To ensure high-quality experiential learning, Weskill states that it has established partnerships with top-tier universities, including EICT, IIT Guwahati, and several multinational corporations (MNCs). These collaborations enable the platform to deliver industry-relevant training to undergraduate students and early-stage professionals, equipping them with the skills required to excel in corporate environments. In addition to its upskilling programs, Weskill has developed an AI-based career counseling and mock interview platform and claims that it has already empowered over 170,000 students in enhancing their career trajectories. Over the next two years, Weskill intends to expand its impact by upskilling and guiding over 600,000 students across India with a strong focus on AI integration, innovative learning methodologies, and strategic industry collaborations. It competes with major players in the upskilling space such as Coursera, Scaler, Simplilearn, amongst others.

‘Focus on Metaverse, Gen AI result of rising demand’

LivemintLivemint · 1y ago
‘Focus on Metaverse, Gen AI result of rising demand’
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Tech Mahindra is focusing on emerging technologies like generative artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and metaverse to explore new growth opportunities across industries. Their goal is to improve customer service, sales, and outreach through cognitive digital models that incorporate data and AI. The recent leadership realignment has provided momentum for Tech Mahindra to sharpen their focus in strategic areas and drive success. They are investing in talent development and upskilling to create a future-proof talent pool. Tech Mahindra is also experiencing increased demand for metaverse and other futuristic projects and is helping clients create immersive digital experiences. Their key focus areas for the next 12 to 18 months include developing AI technologies, establishing secure industry clouds, and enabling customers to monetize their offerings.

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