How do you build an institution that outlives you? What would be the principles and methodology? One of the questions I have been thinking off-late. We have a limited generational business family like Tatas, Birlas, Marico, Reliance, and others. What would they have done differently? My limited learning suggests building a solid process and growing …
Author Archives: Atul
Orchestra
I see an analogy in building a startup and successful orchestra. Both depend on the team and the process. Most importantly, coordination and perfection. We see how companies and organizations live in silos and delayed product development. Two teams have no clue how the company and products get shipped in time with quality and compassion. …
Independence
You have all the wealth needed in life. You are on the Forbes list. You are a barfly. People love you for anything and everything. Are you independent? Can you think rationally? Are you an independent thought machine?
world
There is a land in the middle of an ocean where humanity thrives; everyone is equal without caste, color, religion, or national boundaries. A world runs on barter, not paper. People work hard, stay competitive, and feel grateful. Everyone has peace of mind and the ability to think. A world where innovation thrives on making …
conquer
We made rockets, landed on the moon, and built nuclear weapons.In short, a superhuman.We have the best of the luxuries in life.What have we not achieved?We have cured the incurable and increased our lifespan. We are still fighting with each other, getting divided over caste, color, and religion. Are we conquering or made captive?
down
Entrepreneurship has no standard SOP. Books, podcasts, events, or masterclass tells you otherwise. Each problem is unique in itself, and so are the challenges in solving it. Success and failures are the byproducts. The journey is what defines and makes an Entrepreneur. Edison, Tesla, Eintstine, the Wright brothers, and numerous other innovators had multiple failed …
responsibility
People in the tech industry, glamour industry, or experts need responsibility for how they portray their thoughts or observation.It is because many of us look at them for inspiration. When a leader shares his learning or teaching under any influence, bias, or half-baked expertise, it results in disaster.It has been noticed time and again. If …
Nationalism
I love my country. I am lucky and proud to be an Indian. It does not mean I will not question the wrongdoings of my administrators or will have a close eye on the policies. My nationalism is for the prosperity of my country. My nationalism is on unity, not division. We want to change …
24 hours rule
I was watching a YouTube video talking about winning and losing as a leader. We dislike losing out. It is within us, our ego. Bud Grant, coach Minnesota Vikings, talks about 24 hours rule, letting losses not clutter our heads or thoughts for over 24 hours. I liked it and felt like sharing it.
Powerful
I owe most of my success in this life to my mother. Mom believed and persuaded my father to send me out for higher studies.I have no clue what I would have become without her belief in me.I have been staying away from them since the year 2000, all alone on my own. I feel …