Tech Startup Funding and Cloud Computing Adventures

Slideshare Secures Funding: A Milestone for Tech Startups Exciting news in the tech startup world! Slideshare, the popular presentation-sharing platform, has successfully secured funding. As someone who’s deeply invested in the open-source community and startup ecosystem, I’m thrilled to see my friends at Slideshare reach this significant milestone. What This Means for Slideshare This funding round is not just a financial boost; it’s a vote of confidence in Slideshare’s vision and potential. For those unfamiliar, Slideshare (http://slideshare.net) has been revolutionizing how we share and access presentations online. With this new influx of capital, we can expect: ...

May 9, 2008 · 2 min · 364 words · Dipankar Sarkar

The Hidden Truth About Outsourcing Development Work to India

In the global tech landscape, the narrative surrounding outsourcing development work to India often misses a crucial point: the exceptional quality and innovation coming from Indian engineering teams. As an insider in this industry, I’ve observed a stark contrast between perception and reality that needs addressing. The Misconception of “Mere Implementation” Despite the rhetoric about rising costs in India, the value proposition remains strong. However, a more pressing issue persists: the mischaracterization of high-quality, cutting-edge development as simple “outsourcing.” This label does a disservice to the brilliant minds behind these projects. ...

February 12, 2008 · 2 min · 374 words · Dipankar Sarkar

Transitioning to New Horizons: Reflections on My Time at SlideShare

As I stand at the crossroads of my career, I’m excited to announce the beginning of what I call “Phase 2.” This week marks a significant milestone as I bid farewell to SlideShare.net and set my sights on new horizons. The rapidly evolving landscape of the internet, with its short product lifecycles and soaring web valuations, has ignited a fire within me to explore my own ideas – and trust me, there are plenty! ...

February 10, 2008 · 3 min · 444 words · Dipankar Sarkar

Progress Update: Exciting Developments in Open Source and Collaboration

Hey there, fellow tech enthusiasts! It’s time for a quick progress update on the various projects I’ve been diving into lately. Buckle up, because there’s some exciting stuff in the pipeline! Revolutionary Collaboration Tool I’ve been working on something truly groundbreaking with an amazing partner. We’re on the verge of releasing a tool that’s set to revolutionize how collaboration happens across the internet. Stay tuned for the big reveal – it’s going to be a game-changer! ...

September 14, 2007 · 2 min · 287 words · Dipankar Sarkar

Embedding SlideShare Presentations in PMWiki: A Simple Guide for Open Source Enthusiasts

As an open source enthusiast and indie developer, I’m always excited to share tools that enhance collaboration and content sharing. Today, I’m thrilled to introduce a new “recipe” that bridges two powerful platforms: PMWiki and SlideShare. PMWiki: The Versatile Wiki Platform PMWiki has become a go-to solution for collaborative projects across the internet. Its flexibility and ease of use make it perfect for a wide range of applications. Now, we’re taking it a step further by enabling seamless integration with SlideShare. ...

July 17, 2007 · 2 min · 297 words · Dipankar Sarkar