Yash Kumar Yadav

Your OTP on Rapido might be the same as mine. Here's something wild: Rapido gives you a permanent 4-digit OTP that never changes. Same code for every ride. But here's the thing, there are only 10,000 possible combinations (0000-9999), and Rapido has millions of users. So statistically, someone out there shares your exact OTP. You've got an OTP soulmate and you don't even know it. Imagine crossing paths someday and realizing you've been sharing the same 4 digits this whole time. Low-key poetic, honestly. But why does Rapido do this? Speed. In Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities where network is spotty, waiting for a new OTP each time kills the vibe. One permanent code means instant bookings. No waiting, no SMS delays, just go. The security concern? Fair question. But your OTP is tied to your account, location, and active booking. The system verifies everything server-side. Two people with the same OTP would need to book rides in the same area at the exact same moment for anything sketchy to happen. Pretty unlikely. It's a fascinating product call. Rapido chose convenience for their actual users over theoretical problems. For quick bike rides, it just works. Sometimes the best product decisions aren't the safest or prettiest. They're the ones that solve real problems for real people. #anchors #rapido

"𝗜 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽." That's what my father told me on Diwali night. He wants me to join a big MNC because startups don't offer anything. No PF, no insurance, no Diwali bonus, not even parties or gifts. And the salary? I'm earning less than a third of what I should be making as a software engineer. He's right to worry. A big company name would strengthen my resume and get me better offers. He just wants stability for me, and honestly, I can't blame him for that. But here's the thing. It's been only one year since I started my career. I've already turned down two offers from big companies because I don't want to chase comfort right now. As a founding engineer at this startup, I'm building things from scratch. I'm learning fast, solving real problems, and seeing my code make an actual impact. The chaos here is teaching me more than any structured training program could. Maybe I'm being naive. Maybe this startup fails and I regret everything. But I believe that if I sacrifice short-term comfort and give my 100% now, the knowledge and skills I gain will be worth it. Even if things don't work out, what I'm learning will always get me a good job wherever I want. My father wants security. I want growth. I don't know if I'm thinking right or wrong. So I'm asking you, genuinely. Am I making the right choice here, or should I listen to my father and take the safer path? What would you do in my position?

Attending the "Cosmocloud Build AI for Production" event at Google was an eye-opening experience. It was my first time at Google, and being there felt special. The event was packed with practical knowledge that I’m eager to apply. I learned about the basics of Gemini’s models, explored how Vertex AI can be used for scalable machine learning, and discovered how Cosmocloud can serve as a backend for AI development. Each session was insightful and made complex topics easier to understand. A big thank you to Pranay Nanda, Harsh Dattani, Shrey Batra, Cosmocloud, and Google for organizing such a valuable event. Looking forward to implementing what I’ve learned. #Google #Cosmocloud #BuildAIProduction #Event #Software