My dad once took me to cinema the night before an exam. It’s not something parents generally do. They would want their children to feel the ‘exam… Read more “Reflections on the decade and homecoming”
Lessons from Yoda and Gandalf – Part 2
I shared my favorite Yoda quotes with you in part one of this essay. Another favourite character, Gandalf from The Lord of the Rings (LOTR), is one… Read more “Lessons from Yoda and Gandalf – Part 2”
Lessons from Yoda and Gandalf – Part 1
I first discovered JRR Tolkien’s Lord of The Rings when I was 20. I found it fascinating. For me, it was more than just a fantasy novel.… Read more “Lessons from Yoda and Gandalf – Part 1”
Should We Celebrate Failure?
Recently, I came upon a report in a newspaper that argued that we should celebrate failure. Quoting an entrepreneur, it lamented that we are obsessed with just… Read more “Should We Celebrate Failure?”
Lessons from Hari Menon
I read somewhere that the average age of founders is 28.5 years. That is not Hari Menon. In fact, he defies all stereotypes about successful founders. Not… Read more “Lessons from Hari Menon”
How winners make it happen?
Vince Lombardi famously said that winning isn’t everything, it is the only thing. Is anyone a born entrepreneur, a born leader or born to win? I believe… Read more “How winners make it happen?”
Crouching Tiger, Flying Dragon
I was about 10 years old. Among the 7 wonders of the world, I learnt about The Great Wall of China. Who can decipher the mind of… Read more “Crouching Tiger, Flying Dragon”
Journey of Founder to CEO
Steve Jobs is probably the most loved innovator of our times. However, he, the founder, was asked to leave his own company. He is not the first… Read more “Journey of Founder to CEO”
The digital marketing evolution and what it means for startups
Rules of marketing have changed. Forever. Companies need to adapt or become obsolete. This then, is the startup marketing challenge — how do you be creative and up your… Read more “The digital marketing evolution and what it means for startups”
