It’s been a while since I wrote an article.
I spent years in financial services. Acquired and scaled a 40-year-old NBFC – 10x in 8 years.
So when AI started showing up inside real business workflows,

The 5% Rule – Why Entrepreneurs Will Win the AI Era
Last weeked I was listening to Dario Amodei (CEO of Anthropic) said something on Nikhil Kamath’s podcast that hit hard.
“Even if AI does 95% of the

The two biggest clients we ever landed almost took the whole company down.
This was 2008. Infovision was growing fast.
Our team had started IT consulting assignments with Lehman Brothers and Circuit C

AI washing is the new way to get funded.
A similar thing happened during the dot.com bubble in 2000.
Companies added ‘.com’ to their name and the valuation doubled.
Today you connect a GPT API, put ‘A

A few years ago, if someone said, “I am building a company alone,” most people would think it was just a freelance side hustle.
Not anymore.
Look at Midjourney.
Nearly $500 million in annual revenue.

One year after landing in the US, I started my first business making $0.50 per sale. My friends laughed. “Fifty…

The new business plan is no plan. In 2020, you needed 6 months to validate an idea. A business plan….

While I’m excited about what AI can do to software…
I’m concerned about what it can do to software jobs.
Last Sunday morning, I walked into my home office with a simple business idea.
By lunch, Indian

I have books in almost every corner of my home.
Coffee tables. Stair corners. Random stacks near the TVs.
If you walk into any room, you’ll find a book waiting for you.
So people keep asking me:
“What

There’s a difference between running a startup and building a business.
When you operate with a startup mindset, you focus on valuation. Every decision, from the tech stack to the branding, is designe

You are unable to scale your business because you keep optimizing your workflows.
I see many founders obsessed with the idea of efficiency and improving ROI that they keep experimenting with systems a

If you’re bootstrapping and feel small next to funding headlines, read this…
Some days it feels like everyone is raising money except you.
Your feed starts to look like a funding scoreboard.
LinkedIn

Build a $1M business in 90 days. No money. Start from zero… Sounds insane, right?
That was the challenge on a reality show I watched ..
During the 2021 lockdown in Hyderabad ,Undercover Billionaire, w

If your team doesn’t lose sleep like you, nothing is broken.
It just means they’re employees. You’re the founder.
You chose to start a business.
You signed up for financial risk, reputational risk, an

I once spent thousands of dollars on a business coach who had never built anything real.
A founder friend once asked me:
“Should I hire a business coach or find a mentor?”
I didn’t give him theory. I

When I was 27, I sold my first company in New York.
Right after signing docs in Jackson Heights. I called my father from the car. My wife beside me, driving home to Long Island.
She snapped a photo.I

From Keyboard to Dashboard:
BlackBerry’s Comeback story……
What I Learned from it…
Late ’90s, I was on a pager.
Then came my first BlackBerry…
“A small phone, tiny physical keyboard, little tra

India’s Next Digital Highway Is Here… It’s Called Bima Sugam
Every few years, India quietly builds another digital highway …..
each one changing how an entire industry works.
✳️ RuPay
India’s own

Forget Investors. The Smart Founders Are Raising AI Leverage.
The next wave of entrepreneurs won’t chase investors.
They won’t start with a business plan.
Every great founder used to build a team that

Oracle’s Trillion-Dollar Turnaround Larry Ellison Surpasses Elon Musk
Here’s how it happened and why Oracle still cut jobs the same week:
Oracle stock soared 40% in one day (+$300B market cap).
With h

Align your interview prep with your career goals – A simple guide
1) Start with your dream
Write your 1–2 year goal and the kind of work you want. List 3 target companies that fit that goal.
2) Learn

Great leaders don’t copy AI. They challenge it.
Use AI to:
·     Stress-test your ideas
·     Ask it to find holes: “What could go wrong? What breaks first?”
·     Clean up your thinking
·     Turn me

Real Estate Meets Culture: The Untapped Indian American Senior Market.
The first wave of Indian immigrants to the U.S. came here to build careers and raise families. Today, many of them are entering r

Most people sell shovels. A few dig the mine.
Founders keep building “AI tools” for old workflows because it feels safe.
That’s yesterday’s playbook.
Don’t sell GPS to taxi companies—build Uber.
Don’t

Starting a business can be a tough ride that requires a lot of hard work and dedication.
We often believe that success comes from pushing ourselves harder and harder,
but it’s important to realise tha

Sometimes, misunderstandings arise, and we feel the need to explain ourselves or defend our actions.
However, not every situation requires our defense. It’s essential to trust the process and let time

Life is more than just reaching our goals. It’s about the journey that gets us there.
Every step we take, every twist and turn we encounter, contributes to our story.
So, take a moment to pause and ap

It’s easy to fall into the trap of depending on others and blaming them when things go wrong. But this approach will never lead to success. True achievement requires self-reliance, not dependency.
Thi

Direction is more important than speed when it comes to achieving success.
Rushing into things without a proper plan could lead you off course, far from where you intended to be.
It’s better to move s

Focusing too much on the future can distract us from the present’s focus and opportunities.
It’s natural to worry about what’s to come or to dwell on past mistakes, but doing so can prevent us from fu

When our intentions are pure, we always win.
Acting with sincerity is the key to unlocking our potential.
It may not be in the way we expect, but good things come to those who approach every situation

Until it’s our turn, let’s keep clapping for each other!
In a world where competition and comparison are often encouraged, it’s easy to see others’ successes as a threat. But what if we changed our mi

Our job titles and awards may be important, but they are only temporary.
What will truly define our legacy is how we treat others.
Regardless of our position, we must prioritise kindness and respect i

Have you ever wondered if our imagination is a blessing or a curse? While it allows us to innovate, create, and dream, it can also lead to endless worrying and thinking toomuch, preventing us from liv

Pain is an inevitable part of life, but not all pain is equal.
There are two types of pain – the one that tears you down and the one that builds you up. The former is familiar to most of us – heartbre

A bonsai tree, when grown in a small pot, remains small and stunted. But when planted in the ground, it can grow tall and strong, reaching its full potential.
Like the bonsai tree, we too can be limit

Struggling to close sales? Wondering why your product isn’t resonating with customers? It’s time to shift your focus from selling the product to selling the problem you solve.
Customers aren’t interes

Decision-making can be challenging, but what if there was a technique that could help us make better decisions?
Use this ‘Stepping out of the circle’ technique.
By taking a step back and looking at th

Entrepreneurship is a dance between risks and rewards.
Every decision is a step along a winding path, balancing the potential of rewards against the uncertainties of risks.
Diving into opportunities w

How true this quote is and it resonates deeply with me. It instantly took me back to a rejection I faced during my first job interview after completing my diploma at 18. That day was tough, and I was

Every experience in life, success or failure, is a lesson. It’s about perspective. Embrace each moment as an opportunity to learn and grow. As entrepreneur James Dyson said, “Failure is interesting –

Each challenge we encounter shape our path, often in surprising ways. If you’re navigating a tough phase, perhaps my tale will offer some inspiration.
At just 18, As a young dreamer, I aspired to atte

Entrepreneurs are dreamers, but they may not always effectively showcase their visions. What matters is that they try.
With well proven methods.
When you need capital, show investors where they’ll pro

Entrepreneurship is a rollercoaster of highs and lows. Resilience is the ability to weather the storms, withstand the lows, and rise stronger every time.
Entrepreneurial resilience isn’t about avoidin

Meet the extraordinary team that makes up AdventInfotech’s Mexico operations! 🇲🇽 Each one is an individual contributor, consistently giving their best, shaping our journey, and setting new benchmarks.

“Everything you want is on the other side of fear.” -Jack Canfield
It’s amazing how accurate it is. Achieving our desires often requires us to overcome our own fears.
Fear is natural. It’s a sign that

Do you think AI tools like ChatGPT will change education and learning methods for future generations?
ChatGPT is capable of generating text on any subject, has been hailed as a breakthrough in natural

Time management is key for leaders in our fast-paced world. A 9-minute morning journaling routine can help you set clear intentions and priorities without distractions. Here, we’ll share easy tips to

Boost Leadership Team’s Productivity with These Simple Tricks and Tools
As a leader, maintaining productivity within your team is crucial for success. Here are some easy-to-implement tips and tools to

Propel Your Leadership Journey: Essential Tactics for Rapid growth.
1. Be proactive and take responsibility: Identify areas where you can contribute and deliver results. Own up to mistakes and embrace

Embracing Risk for Greater Rewards – A Tale of Two Entrepreneurs
In the world of startups, taking risks is often the key to unlocking great rewards. Entrepreneurs who dare to venture into the unknown

The Impact of Safety Net on Startup Success – A Tale of Real Entrepreneurs
Elon Musk Vs Caterina Fake
When Musk invested his own money in SpaceX and Tesla, he was taking a considerable risk. In fact,

Do you think AI can replace Human learning curve and Knowledge ?
In today’s world, it is often argued that with the availability of Google and ChatGPT, humans no longer need to learn or remember anyth

“Unlocking the Secrets of Scaling Your Startup: Key Strategies for Sustainable Growth”
Scaling your startup is a crucial step in the growth of any successful company. The process of scaling requires c

“The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt
Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson faced skepticism and competition as they built Basecamp, a

Will ChatGPT-like AI tools eventually become smarter than humans?
Pause for a moment and ponder this question.
This thought might lead you to wonder:
If AI generates content based on human-written mat

Embracing Failure: A Key to Entrepreneurial Success
“Failure is not the opposite of success; it’s a stepping stone to it. As entrepreneurs, we often encounter setbacks and obstacles that may seem insu

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston Churchill
In the world of entrepreneurship, perseverance is key.
This quote by Winston Churchill remi

Learning from Failure: Real Stories of Startup Founders
In the world of startups, success stories often steal the spotlight. However, there is immense value in learning from the experiences of founder

The Importance of Effective Communication in Startups: A Founder’s Real-Life Experience.
Allow me to share a personal experience that underscores the importance of effective communication in the fast-

In a follow-up to my previous article, I’ll share my experience as an entrepreneur who made a wrong choice in hiring, and the lessons I learned from it. I employed a long-time acquaintance for a speci

Life is very simple but as humans we make it complicated . Today after my meditation some how I have this thought came into my mind. If we keep life simple how beautiful it would be. We just complicat

I was 21 yrs old when I started my first business that too with an intention to earn phone expenses
It was in 2000.During those days calling India from US was very expensive,I use to spend above $700/

When we started Dukanline in 2012
I spent lot of time with small retailers to understand how we can bring value to them.That’s when we introduced android tablets in Kirana stores to do Assisted Ecomme

The difference between Employee and Employer Just not Roles,Getting Salary vs Paying Salary too
As an Entrepreneur paying salaries ontime takes priority than own needs
In 2006,I almost failed to pay s

In June 2020 middle of pandemic,
As a leader I had to make a decision to survive.
1. Reduce fixed cost (Salaries)
2.Get more business or
3 Both
At that time brining more business appeared difficult, W

Wish you all Happy Thanksgiving.

There are few lessons get saved in brain for no specific reason.One such lesson was a case study of Walmart Inc that I learned in our strategy class @ Harvard Business School
Professor asked 3 questio

Failure is the Tuition you pay for the success.

No guru or mentor can make you succeed with their advices alone . It is you who need to find a way to attain success for your startup.
If you keep knocking on the door of the best Guru or the most suc

“What is your Plan B”, I asked one founder.
He said we will raise our next round funding as our growth rate is great.
Other than that he did not have right plan at that time.
He is good at what he doe

“What goes around, comes around” is an adage inspired by the understanding of how the law of cause and effect (karma) works.
I believe I have witnessed it recent past
In 2004, A large telecom giant la

Every Startup founder must ask and reflect this question.

Do you think 15 minutes is enough for you to understand about our startup – Asked by one of the founder .
In fact, it works the other way.
In case if you can’t explain what you do as founder,
That mea

Leading at A Higher Level by Ken Blanchard

“Why are you writing your personal stories?
Allowing others judge you on Linkedin?”
-Asked my childhood friend on phone.
Well,I thought same for a long time,
After reading this book,I became clear
Alt

Shikhar Chadha.I am really happy that my 15 minutes of time gave clarity to you. I am telling this with my experience .It may or may not work.
As founders we all go through different stages, We get ca

My 4th Startup failed and lost millions of my own
Those days I told everyone that I am building Unicorn
When we did ₹100 crores(₹Billion)in sales our first year.
I thought it is easy to make unicorn.

Pankaj Wadhwani it is nice of you to say those good words by expressing your gratitude.Your words inspires me to do more . I am really happy that my 15 minutes of time helped you. It motivates me do m

Sistla Abhishek Thank you. It inspires me as well , when I speak to founders like you .
I appreciate it Thank you.
As founders we have more responsibilities than any one else.
I am just giving my time

Krishna, You are a negative thinker said by one of our Sr. executive.
For a while I felt he was right, In fact I controlled few times playing devil’s advocate with my team members since then.
Few mont

Today is the day ,
I have learned one life lesson by paying $74,000 as a tuition fee.
It is pretty expensive tuition 🤔🤔🤔🤔.
Initially I was excited, When we became sub vendor for one of the Largest Inv

Not only me,
Anyone who already walked the path,
You are about walk.
Would have gone through their fair share of experiences.
Only thing is that the experience may be different for each other.
They ar

My bank balance became near zero overnight.
And our whole Inventory was robbed by fraudsters.
It happened exactly 17 years back today 10th Sep 2003.
I lost everything that I have Invested.
Overnight s

I am sure this question would have come to many people in their mind. What is your opinion on present generation of children above 6 years of age with Internet access?

In last two decades,I have started 5 times from scratch
After exiting my startup every time it is very hard to start from scratch.
But ,
What motivates me is the road ahead with challenges.
I admit th

Can you believe that I did not know what is an Invoice and how to prepare one?
Hey that is true , Honestly I admit .
I was 24 years old it was my first business in Long Island , New York. We delivered

Reliance did not acquire Future Group companies.
Then What really happened?
🙇🙇🙇🙇- 👇👇👇👇
There is one of two ways any acquisition happens.
1) Asset Purchase Through Asset Purchase Agreement
Acquirer acq

Did you lose your job recently/You are looking for a change?
Then this 2 mins video may help you land in a great job by doing it differently than others.
As a founder of few companies with multi-milli

What is the best way to reach and pitch investors.

Swapnil Dave , Fayaz s and Maryam Ghani as team you have been doing great job in helping people find a new job in this unprecedented times. If Your initiative can help handful of people you guys can r

Fayaz S Swapnil Dave and Maryam Ghani Nice initiative to help people in need . Helping layoff employees to find new job by connecting them to hiring employers . In this unprecedented times.
https://ln

I reflect on this view. Showing Gratitude on every thing is a great way of living. Gratitude to our environment, people around us, some times we take granted. This moment is giving us a chance to refl

We are hiring in Hyderabad

To All my friends , family ,team members , ex team members and partners across the world wish you Happy New Year 2020

Building A New India Through Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Good News for startups at last a formal note by Govt of India regarding Angle Tax .But no relief to 1000s of startups who already received demand notice to Pay Angel Tax.But at least good start for th