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 …
Author Archives: Atul
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, …
Steps
Climbing Everest requires everyday preparedness, and building a successful enterprise requires a long grind. Our dreams are unlimited. We all dream about one thing or another. We need to take a small step every day to turn dreams into reality. Edison’s or the Wright Brothers’ overnight success took many years of hard work. If you …
dreams
We all dream. Our dreams are what we have. Most of what matters is living this one life to the fullest. Everything we do should aim to fulfill our dreams. We can keep a dream high enough. We live in a world where we are constantly seeking external validation. It is not our dream, but outsiders forcing it …
told
We are a beast. Our ego drives everything. We like, dislike, and act on our ego. In most instances, we dislike being told to do anything. Have you seen a child? Tell them not to touch something; they will go after it. Our brain is accustomed to not taking orders or advice. As a child …
thankful
It’s 1 January 2025, so happy New Year to you all. Last year was great. It taught me many things, the most important of which is living in the now. We are so lost in our past successes and failures that our present life becomes a mirror of those experiences. I feel great to have …
Hanuman Chalisa
There are days and times when you need a lot more than all your intelligence, and hard work. These times beliefs and faith play a key role. In my case, it has been listening to Hanuman Chalisa. It has been more than chanting; it has been some cooling down and bringing it back to life. …
Boring
We dislike boring jobs. Something that requires us to put our heads down and deliver. It has no sexiness or glitters. Our society runs on signals. With the advancement of social media, it has become big. We want to be out there bragging about what we have achieved and what we own. There is no …
owners
Many leaders are scared of passing their batons to their subordinates. One reason could be that they are scared of seeing them fail, which could affect the morale of the entire team. Another reason could be that they are control freaks. One thing I have learned about building a startup is that it is a …
Feel
I was talking to a potential partner, a customer. One thing hit me, and I asked politely, “Why did you welcome me with open arms? In a world where everyone is a taker?” His reply: “I try to live by this mantra: People will forget what you said and did, but they will never forget …