Building a website or product and calling yourself is easy. The difficult part is creating a sustainable and profitable business. The journey is unknown and full of failure and rejection. The most important requirement is having a mentally stable co-founder. We humans are usually empathetic and virtuas. We are civilized and nice overall. This idea …
Author Archives: Atul
belief
Our belief is our core virtue. It guides how we see the world, take action, and strive for the moon. Most brilliant technology started with a belief. We live in a world where pessimism has taken over everything. Sales happen by scaring you or making you vulnerable. You have to keep your head strong to …
Winners
The world forgives your evil deeds if you win. I was watching Trump take the oath when I realized this. When he was not in power, he was nothing. He won the election: the media is on his lap, the Silicon Valley and the outside world. All his sins and butt joke disappeared. We don’t …
Airports
The airport is a theater in itself. If you closely observe faces, you will find the story in each one. Some are flying for vacation, some for work, and others for many reasons. One thing is common to all: everyone is in a rush at all times. Airports have a history in themselves as well. …
mask
We all wear masks to project and settle into the system. The crowd governs our likes and dislikes. Would you be the clown or odd man out wearing non-trendy fashion? Would you like to be called uncivilized for your looks, and the way you eat or speak? Who has defined what is civilized or not? …
Partners
Berkshire Hathaway had Charlie Munger and Warren Buffet. It was their friendship and complementary skills that sailed the firm. Looking back at life and where I am hitting 40 in a few quarters, I feel it took me a long time to forge that relationship. Be it personal or professional to find people who align with similar long-term vision. The loved …
facade
We only see the winners and the happy moments when building a company or relationship. What goes behind, the battles, losses, and pains, are less mentioned. It feels like a facade at work where only one side is shown to the world, be it the media or the winners. The self-help books, entrepreneurial podcasts, and …
Root
We are lost in the glamorous social media. We have forgotten who we are, what we need, and what we want. This is why we need influencers. We are running for fame, money, and spotlight. The progress we are calling for is eroding our social fabric and bond that had existed for centuries. Our prefrontal …
Orchestra
Building a startup requires every part to perform at its peak. In the early days, it’s reaching out to potential customers for product iteration. As the company matures, so does the product, bringing revenue. To keep existing customers happy, we need a quality support system. Also, the customer success team is required to upsell newer …
Unknown
Our life is all about living in the unknown. We were born naked., and then we grew up in a society with its boundaries. As we aged, we got responsibility and pressure from our peers. It’s like a great run. You are left alone running. Some of us die running, a few curve out niche, …