IMHO there are fundamentally two ways to think about the value of ones time. realised value (cashflow here and now) & expected gains (what you aim to achieve) based on ones vocation. i think about this in the following framework: realised value (eg: your salary) is a lagging indicator (almost always)therefore, in the moment, always … Continue reading value of time
Category: career
unbounded pursuit
September 2020 In pursuing an occupation (what startup should you start, or what career path should you pursue), the bounds of your problem statements have a disproportionate impact on how much joy you may derive from its pursuit — something most of us are unable to imagine at the outset. This lack of being able to … Continue reading unbounded pursuit
the tricultural premium
February 2020 Globalisation, ubiquitous air travel, and the growth of MBA programs led to the emergence of a whole new class of people. Born in Country A, learned in Country B, professional in Country B; moving fluidly between geographies/cultures/careers and social networks. Colloquially they are known as bicultural people/professionals/executives/kids. The US & its policies (economic, social) played a … Continue reading the tricultural premium
2019, an exponential year
when I entered 2019, it seemed like it would be like any other year, but boy its been a rollercoaster like never before. here is a short list of stuff that got done (where i've been involved) ...in no-particular order. Haptik acquisition by Reliance Jio (exit)MPL series-A (new start)Upraised - a new beginning for my … Continue reading 2019, an exponential year
being awesome at Corp Dev
abridged thoughts on how to excel at Corporate Development did a podcast with my friends at IVM Podcasts on this a few months ago. cheers!
talk to your skeptics
their feedback helps you hone you message & your work startups and innovators encounter skeptics on a daily basis. most of them like to point at the umpteen shortcomings of your concept (or solution) and how the status-quo or the 800-pound gorilla in your field is better. i am certain you are thinking “trying to create … Continue reading talk to your skeptics
Making big decisions
its not about choosing the defaults Each of us typically make one or two big decisions about our lives every so often. For example, which career to choose? whether to buy a house or not? finding a life partner, or deciding where to take a big vacation. The implications of each of these choices is varied, … Continue reading Making big decisions
Annual Reviews
so what did you do all last year? Every year in January, many of us sit down with our bosses, supervisors, and mentors to review the year past. Often these reviews are institutionalized (read:required) by our organizations, and closely tied to financial incentives (bonuses). Through the years, I have found these reviews to be a great … Continue reading Annual Reviews
Mentors – your aides in career navigation
I often find myself deeply confused and unclear about navigating life and career decisions. These may range from simple things such as whether to take on a project at work?, or broader questions such as what geography do I want to be in 10 years from now? No matter what the question, it is quite … Continue reading Mentors – your aides in career navigation
Reacting to competition
As an innovator, you are often ahead of the curve in introducing products and services to a market. Then come the battery of fast following competitors who copy your capabilities, or yet others who say they’ve already got what your latest and greatest innovation is. How you react in these situations can often make or … Continue reading Reacting to competition
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