Stop hiring executives from big companies. They know how to manage existing scale, not …
Stop hiring executives from big companies. They know how to manage existing scale, not how to build from zero. Promote…
Remote work killed mentorship. Junior employees learn by watching senior people work, n…
Remote work killed mentorship. Junior employees learn by watching senior people work, not by scheduling Zoom calls. The best companies…
Vulnerability in leadership is overrated. Your team needs confidence and direction, not…
Vulnerability in leadership is overrated. Your team needs confidence and direction, not your therapy session. Save the feelings for your…
Your employees don’t want pizza parties and ping pong tables. They want equity, clear c…
Your employees don't want pizza parties and ping pong tables. They want equity, clear career paths, and managers who don't…
Hiring for ‘culture fit’ is code for hiring people who look and think like you. The mos…
Hiring for 'culture fit' is code for hiring people who look and think like you. The most successful teams I…
If ChatGPT can replace what you built in 3 weeks .
If ChatGPT can replace what you built in 3 weeks . you didn’t build a business. You built a feature….
The best CEOs are terrible at work-life balance. They obsess over their business like p…
The best CEOs are terrible at work-life balance. They obsess over their business like parents obsess over sick children. Stop…
Philosophers had tenure. Entrepreneurs have term sheets. Stop romanticizing ancient thi…
Philosophers had tenure. Entrepreneurs have term sheets. Stop romanticizing ancient thinkers who never faced the choice between keeping the lights…
Marcus Aurelius never had to explain quarterly projections to VCs. Ancient wisdom hits …
Marcus Aurelius never had to explain quarterly projections to VCs. Ancient wisdom hits different when you're responsible for 47 paychecks…
90% of startup founders quote Stoic philosophers on LinkedIn but panic when their burn …
90% of startup founders quote Stoic philosophers on LinkedIn but panic when their burn rate hits 6 months runway. Philosophy…
Remote work killed the startup advantage. When your 10-person team has the same collabo…
Remote work killed the startup advantage. When your 10-person team has the same collaboration friction as Google, you lost the…
Raising a Series A before hitting $1M ARR is founder malpractice. You just gave away 20…
Raising a Series A before hitting $1M ARR is founder malpractice. You just gave away 20-30% of your company for…
Most “AI companies” are just wrapper startups that will be dead when OpenAI releases th…
Most "AI companies" are just wrapper startups that will be dead when OpenAI releases their next API update. Building a…
“Never give up” can be a recipe for burning capital and valuable time on a dead idea.
"Never give up" can be a recipe for burning capital and valuable time on a dead idea. Originally posted on…
Strategic quitting is a superpower. But Needs lot of strenght to quit ..
Strategic quitting is a superpower. But Needs lot of strenght to quit .. Originally posted on X
The best founders quit wrong markets, wrong co-founders, wrong models — fast.
The best founders quit wrong markets, wrong co-founders, wrong models — fast. Originally posted on X
Most unicorns are built by quitters, not the ones who never give up.
Most unicorns are built by quitters, not the ones who never give up. Originally posted on X
Raising money is the easiest part of being a founder.
Raising money is the easiest part of being a founder. Originally posted on X
Your MVP took 6 months to build? You built a product, not an MVP.
Your MVP took 6 months to build? You built a product, not an MVP. Originally posted on X
3/ Stop chasing perfect PMF. Start chasing PMF velocity. The companies that win aren’t …
3/ Stop chasing perfect PMF. Start chasing PMF velocity. The companies that win aren't the ones with the best initial…
2/ Real PMF isn’t measured by NPS scores or retention curves. It’s measured by customer…
2/ Real PMF isn't measured by NPS scores or retention curves. It's measured by customer acquisition cost vs lifetime value…
1/ Most founders think product-market fit is binary. You either have it or you don’t. W…
1/ Most founders think product-market fit is binary. You either have it or you don't. Wrong. PMF is a spectrum….
SaaS companies charging monthly fees for AI features they built once are about to get o…
SaaS companies charging monthly fees for AI features they built once are about to get obliterated by open-source models that…
Successful pivots keep the same customer, just solve a different problem for them. Fail…
Successful pivots keep the same customer, just solve a different problem for them. Failed pivots chase new customers with new…
Most “unicorns” are just well-funded mediocrity with great timing. The founders you wor…
Most "unicorns" are just well-funded mediocrity with great timing. The founders you worship built decent products during a money-drunk era….
Most productivity advice assumes you have one job. Entrepreneurs juggle CEO, salesperso…
Most productivity advice assumes you have one job. Entrepreneurs juggle CEO, salesperson, product manager, and therapist to their team —…
Two founders. Same AI pitch.
Two founders. Same AI pitch. One is wrapping AI on top of a broken process. One built the process for…
$1.8B Rev company with 2 employees
Same market. Same product. Same customers.One company: 2,442 employees. $2.4B revenue. 5.5% margin.Other company: 2 employee. $1.8B projected. 16.2% margin….
I’ve watched people get the promotion, the house, the relationship they wanted.
I’ve watched people get the promotion, the house, the relationship they wanted. Then within months they’re restless again. The happiest…
Reading people. Really reading them.
Reading people. Really reading them. I’ve done hundreds of funding meetings. The best deals came from watching micro-expressions, hearing what…
If your entire business depends on one platform, one client, or one revenue stream – you…
If your entire business depends on one platform, one client, or one revenue stream – you don’t have a business….
Been there both ways across 6 exits.
Been there both ways across 6 exits. Solo gives you speed and control, but co-founder brings complementary skills you lack….
Been there couple of times. Launch is just day zero.
Been there couple of times. Launch is just day zero. The real work starts when the notifications stop and you…
The market doesn’t care about your feelings, your effort, or your intentions.
The market doesn’t care about your feelings, your effort, or your intentions. It rewards results. That’s not harsh. Those are…
It’s been a while since I wrote an article.
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,
Hot take: Most thought leaders on X just learned to format opinions better than everyone…
Hot take: Most thought leaders on X just learned to format opinions better than everyone else. The real thinkers are…
The 5% Rule – Why Entrepreneurs Will Win the AI Era
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.
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.
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
Oracle sent 30,000 termination emails on March 31.
This was my iPay Dukanline team. Every one of them. When we started in 2013.Oracle sent 30,000 termination emails on…
A few years ago, if someone said, “I am building a company alone,” most people would think it was…
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.
Everyone’s preparing for AI to steal their job.
Everyone’s preparing for AI to steal their job. Nobody is preparing for what AI is actually doing. McKinsey today runs…
$500M AI rounds. $0 revenue models. We’ve seen this movie before – it ended in 2001.
$500M AI rounds. $0 revenue models. We’ve seen this movie before – it ended in 2001. Pets.com raised $82M in…
They sold AI that didn’t exist. Then built a $1 billion company.
They sold AI that didn’t exist. Then built a $1 billion company. In 2017, Sam and Krish had $0. Six…
Most founders I meet are solving the wrong problem.
Most founders I meet are solving the wrong problem. They spend months perfecting the product. Zero time figuring out who…
Startups don’t break because of bad numbers.
Startups don’t break because of bad numbers. They break when founders feel alone. Around a decade ago , The board…
$12,000 per year in AI tools replaced a $300,000 team. One person. $80M exit. Six months…..
$12,000 per year in AI tools replaced a $300,000 team. One person. $80M exit. Six months….. Maor Shlomo opened his…
One year after landing in the US, I started my first business making $0.50 per sale.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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…
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?
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.
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.
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.
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:
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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 innovat…
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.
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 grou…
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 …
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 bet…
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.
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 …
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 m…
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 toug…
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 matt…
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 s…
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 i…
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
“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 generati…
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…
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
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.
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
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
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 ?
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”
“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
“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?
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
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