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Mint
20-05-2025
- Business
- Mint
‘No one cares about IIT tag': London-based techie underscores skills over college name in job market; netizens disagree
Amid the ongoing discussion on social media regarding the value of practical skills versus education from a prestigious institution, London-based techie Kunal Kushwaha points out that the significance of attending a well-known university seems to be diminishing. In a post on the social media platform X, Kushwaha, the Field CTO at Civo and founder of WeMakeDevs, described an incident where an alumnus from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) approached him for a job. His post read, 'Got a message today that began with 'I'm an IIT alumnus' and asked for a referral for an AI role. I understand how hard the job search can be. It takes courage to reach out. But when messages are short, every word matters. Leading with a college name can sometimes miss the opportunity to show what truly sets you apart.' Kushwaha highlighted how students from top IITs struggle to get work and job-seekers must focus more on developing skills. 'Even top IITs have students who struggle with placements. What really stands out is your work, the projects you've built, the problems you've solved, your passion for the field,' he wrote. He emphasised that the name of the institution is irrelevant when applying for job roles in global companies. 'I want the best for you, truly. But it's dangerous to think your college tag will make the difference, maybe it still carries weight in India, but not if you're aiming for remote roles at global companies. I live in London now, have been around the world, and have friends in companies of all sizes. And honestly, outside India, no one cares about your IIT tag.' He further advised to 'lead with your work, not just the name'. However, the majority of social media users disagreed with Kushwaha's statement. Many of them emphasised the effort required to succeed in competitive exams for admission to top colleges. One of the users wrote, 'Having IIT in his headline, tells you that this person is already hardworking enough to crack the exam. The work might not be that good but that is for later. For an opening message, this person played on their strengths/selling points. Nothing wrong IMO. What would be a great headline, as per you, to make you open the message and connect?' Another user advised, 'Always provide your best achievements when asking for referrals. If your best achievement is that you studied hard 6 years ago to crack an exam. Then you should work on getting a better achievement.'
Mint
20-05-2025
- Business
- Mint
‘No one cares about IIT tag,' London-based techie underscores skills over college name in job market; netizens disagree
Amid the ongoing discussion on social media regarding the value of practical skills versus education from a prestigious institution, London-based techie Kunal Kushwaha points out that the significance of attending a well-known university seems to be diminishing. In a post on the social media platform X, Kushwaha, the Field CTO at Civo and founder of WeMakeDevs, described an incident where an alumnus from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) approached him for a job. His post read, 'Got a message today that began with 'I'm an IIT alumnus' and asked for a referral for an AI role. I understand how hard the job search can be. It takes courage to reach out. But when messages are short, every word matters. Leading with a college name can sometimes miss the opportunity to show what truly sets you apart.' Kushwaha highlighted how students from top IITs struggle to get work and job-seekers must focus more on developing skills. 'Even top IITs have students who struggle with placements. What really stands out is your work, the projects you've built, the problems you've solved, your passion for the field,' he wrote. He emphasised that the name of the institution is irrelevant when applying for job roles in global companies. 'I want the best for you, truly. But it's dangerous to think your college tag will make the difference, maybe it still carries weight in India, but not if you're aiming for remote roles at global companies. I live in London now, have been around the world, and have friends in companies of all sizes. And honestly, outside India, no one cares about your IIT tag.' He further advised to 'lead with your work, not just the name.' However, the majority of social media users disagreed with Kushwaha's statement. Many of them emphasised the effort required to succeed in competitive exams for admission to top colleges. One of the users wrote, 'Having IIT in his headline, tells you that this person is already hardworking enough to crack the exam. The work might not be that good but that is for later. For an opening message, this person played on their strengths/selling points. Nothing wrong IMO. What would be a great headline, as per you, to make you open the message and connect?' Another user advised, 'Always provide your best achievements when asking for referrals. If your best achievement is that you studied hard 6 years ago to crack an exam. Then you should work on getting a better achievement.' One of the users stated,'Agree with everything except needlessly dissing the IIT tag. People in Bay Area know and value it. It can pretty much change the entire tone of a conversation.'
Associated Press
23-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Civo Launches relaxAI in India: A Sovereign AI Assistant Built for a Volatile Geopolitical Era
BENGALURU, India--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 22, 2025-- Civo, the company reimagining cloud, today announced the launch of relaxAI in India. A leading AI Assistant, built with a privacy-first design, relaxAI offers organisations a sovereign AI solution at a time when data control and security have never been more critical. In today's volatile geopolitical landscape, global reliance on foreign cloud providers and AI platforms introduces significant risks, from cross-border data exposure to compliance uncertainty. With growing concerns around extraterritorial data access, India's businesses are demanding AI tools that offer security, transparency, and total control. relaxAI is Civo's answer to that call. Unlike many AI platforms that route data through foreign jurisdictions or store it offshore, relaxAI will be hosted exclusively in Indian data centres, operated by an Indian entity, and governed solely by Indian law. relaxAI is positioned to support industries where sovereignty, privacy, and compliance are paramount. Civo has also ensured relaxAI aligns with India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA), giving users full control over their data: it is not used to train AI models by default, and customers can opt out or delete their data at any time. relaxAI empowers users with cutting-edge AI tools across a wide range of use cases, including: relaxAI is available in multiple languages, including Hindi, and is designed to serve both individual users and enterprise teams. The launch of relaxAI follows Civo's INR 200 crore commitment to the Indian tech ecosystem, announced last year. This strategic investment supports the development of local infrastructure, talent, and tools, empowering India's developer community, startups, and enterprises with secure, scalable AI solutions tailored to local needs. Josh Mesout, Chief Innovation Officer at Civo, said, 'Control over data is a fundamental concern for businesses adopting AI, especially for India's rapidly accelerating tech sector. With relaxAI, organisations retain complete oversight of how their data is used, with the ability to grant or withdraw consent as needed. This commitment to transparency ensures that data is handled responsibly, empowering businesses to leverage AI with confidence.' To celebrate the launch, Civo is offering an exclusive 50% discount for the first 100 users who sign up for an annual plan using the code INDIAFIRST100. Pricing starts at ₹575 per user/month, with a free plan also available. Paid tiers include guaranteed service-level agreements, in-app support, and expanded features. Learn more and get started at About Civo As the first cloud provider purely focused on cloud-native technologies, Civo sets itself apart with fast, reliable and simplified infrastructure built to scale rapidly on demand. By challenging the status quo of traditional cloud providers, Civo is redefining cloud computing to focus on fairness and social responsibility. Civo's ethos aligns it with a future where cloud computing is straightforward, transparent, and tailored to the needs of businesses and public sector organizations. Trusted by DevOps teams and enterprise customers worldwide, Civo delivers robust support through private and public cloud solutions like CivoStack Enterprise and FlexCore which prioritize data sovereignty to ensure that customers maintain full control over their data while navigating the complexities of modern cloud-native services. Complementing its cloud offerings, Civo's open-source sovereign AI assistant, RelaxAI, provides adaptable AI tools designed to put security and data sovereignty first. View source version on CONTACT: Media contact Alex Izza [email protected] 0208 819 3170 KEYWORD: INDIA ASIA PACIFIC INDUSTRY KEYWORD: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DATA MANAGEMENT DATA ANALYTICS TECHNOLOGY SOFTWARE NETWORKS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SOURCE: Civo Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 04/22/2025 11:30 PM/DISC: 04/22/2025 11:29 PM
Business Wire
23-04-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Civo Launches relaxAI in India: A Sovereign AI Assistant Built for a Volatile Geopolitical Era
BENGALURU, India--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Civo, the company reimagining cloud, today announced the launch of relaxAI in India. A leading AI Assistant, built with a privacy-first design, relaxAI offers organisations a sovereign AI solution at a time when data control and security have never been more critical. In today's volatile geopolitical landscape, global reliance on foreign cloud providers and AI platforms introduces significant risks, from cross-border data exposure to compliance uncertainty. With growing concerns around extraterritorial data access, India's businesses are demanding AI tools that offer security, transparency, and total control. relaxAI is Civo's answer to that call. Unlike many AI platforms that route data through foreign jurisdictions or store it offshore, relaxAI will be hosted exclusively in Indian data centres, operated by an Indian entity, and governed solely by Indian law. relaxAI is positioned to support industries where sovereignty, privacy, and compliance are paramount. Civo has also ensured relaxAI aligns with India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA), giving users full control over their data: it is not used to train AI models by default, and customers can opt out or delete their data at any time. relaxAI empowers users with cutting-edge AI tools across a wide range of use cases, including: Conversational dialogue – Natural interactions for customer support or internal tools Advanced reasoning – Smart decision-making based on data Sentiment analysis – Understand customer sentiment and trends Code generation – Create applications in Python, React, and more Document analysis – Summarise and extract insights from lengthy documents Live web search – Fetch real-time data from Indian sources relaxAI is available in multiple languages, including Hindi, and is designed to serve both individual users and enterprise teams. The launch of relaxAI follows Civo's INR 200 crore commitment to the Indian tech ecosystem, announced last year. This strategic investment supports the development of local infrastructure, talent, and tools, empowering India's developer community, startups, and enterprises with secure, scalable AI solutions tailored to local needs. Josh Mesout, Chief Innovation Officer at Civo, said, 'Control over data is a fundamental concern for businesses adopting AI, especially for India's rapidly accelerating tech sector. With relaxAI, organisations retain complete oversight of how their data is used, with the ability to grant or withdraw consent as needed. This commitment to transparency ensures that data is handled responsibly, empowering businesses to leverage AI with confidence.' To celebrate the launch, Civo is offering an exclusive 50% discount for the first 100 users who sign up for an annual plan using the code INDIAFIRST100. Pricing starts at ₹575 per user/month, with a free plan also available. Paid tiers include guaranteed service-level agreements, in-app support, and expanded features. Learn more and get started at About Civo As the first cloud provider purely focused on cloud-native technologies, Civo sets itself apart with fast, reliable and simplified infrastructure built to scale rapidly on demand. By challenging the status quo of traditional cloud providers, Civo is redefining cloud computing to focus on fairness and social responsibility. Civo's ethos aligns it with a future where cloud computing is straightforward, transparent, and tailored to the needs of businesses and public sector organizations. Trusted by DevOps teams and enterprise customers worldwide, Civo delivers robust support through private and public cloud solutions like CivoStack Enterprise and FlexCore which prioritize data sovereignty to ensure that customers maintain full control over their data while navigating the complexities of modern cloud-native services. Complementing its cloud offerings, Civo's open-source sovereign AI assistant, RelaxAI, provides adaptable AI tools designed to put security and data sovereignty first.
