Category Personal
Identifying the right cofounder is the most fundamental pillar to your startup’s success. What are some startups where the cofounders came together through “cofounder dating” and made it big? I’m looking at instances where they weren’t already school friends or… Continue Reading →
I called someone whom I had last spoken to in 2010. He heard my name & immediately said Vinit RFID*. I was an entrepreneur in my 20s, but he made it a point to remember me. ??I must have made… Continue Reading →
I’m unable to stop viewing reels. Reels on cycling, comedy, movies, or pranks Insta’s algo owned my time. Every. Single. Day. So much so, that it left little time for other sources of info. For me, there was only one… Continue Reading →
“Manali to Leh Road Trip” words that evoke amazement, awe & (usually) incredulousness.
It’s tough enough driving or motorbiking along this scenic Himalayan route, but three of us crazy ones went on the bicycle ride of our lives here
After long minutes of deliberation, I finally gave in and started walking towards the Krispy Kreme counter at airport. About halfway to the counter, I passed this really fit gentleman, tight t-shirt et al. Salt and pepper gave away the… Continue Reading →
How does war affect me?My stock portfolio is down.They might not get food. My fuel bill is higher.They might die. My gadget imports are delayed.They might miss years of school. My newspaper has a new focus.They don’t know which direction… Continue Reading →
Because it is always more difficult to build something of value and easy to destroy. Because it takes time to create and just a moment to reduce to rubble. Because people who have toiled their life away cannot see it… Continue Reading →
It’s always a huge boost to young startups to see validation of any kind. Sure, validation by customers who vote with their wallets is the *best* kind of validation, but the other kinds don’t hurt either ;-) We recently applied… Continue Reading →
Today I purchased alphabets from someone who doesn’t know what they are. She just knows that they will feed her poor family. I picked out V I R so she could make this beautiful wristband for my son … I… Continue Reading →
Man in the Arena vs Sheep with Loudspeakers
The world has to get back to listening to the “Man in the Arena”. This is the person actually doing the work & the person willing to make sacrifices (personal, professional and more) to ensure humanity moves ahead. Unfortunately, what… Continue Reading →