Had a wonderful and thought-provoking meeting with the two passionate founders of Vgenomics, Dr. Rahila Sardar , Sameer Malik along with my investment partner Ishani Chanana Talwar at the Taj Palace, Delhi. The third founder Preeti Gupta Lal Ph.D is in US. We spent nearly three hours discussing their journey so far, their focused roadmap […]
The recent 70–90 hour workweek debate triggered by Mr N.R. Narayana Murhty and echoed by Chairman of Larsen & Toubro, Mr Subrahmanyan has sparked widespread conversation. While I deeply admire both these stalwarts, I offer a different lens, one grounded in my own experience, reflection, and some hard-earned lessons. I don’t believe that productivity is […]
I recently had the pleasure of reconnecting face-to-face with my dear friend and co-founder Hari Kiran from EBikeGo after six years at DLF Golf Club . What I witnessed was nothing short of magical, a remarkable transformation in his conviction, confidence, and clarity of thought. Hari has truly arrived. His unwavering belief in the business, […]
It’s been an incredible journey to witness and support Bibhu’s vision for StoryMirror as an angel investor. Unlike many founders who chase valuations, Bibhu’s focus is clear: making his authors successful. This selfless vision not only speaks to his character but also highlights his unwavering dedication to the creative community. My initial meetings with Bibhu, […]
Every so often, an experience touches you in a way that goes beyond business, beyond numbers—it’s about people, shared moments, and a journey of purpose. This Diwali, I had the pleasure of joining the New Shop team for their celebration, and it was a reminder of why I believe in them so deeply. As an […]
I had the pleasure of reconnecting with Akash, the inspiring founder of Zypp Electric, whom I first met at the Shining MP Conclave, where we both had the honor of speaking. Akash’s journey, philosophy, and values-driven approach to business left a lasting impression on me, especially in how he engaged with young and budding startups. […]
I had privilege of connecting with Manu , the visionary founder of Karya over the past two years—both in person and virtual discussions. Manu and Karya , who has been featured on the cover of TIME magazine, is on a mission to lift millions out of poverty using the power of AI and data. Karya […]
A few days ago, I had the pleasure of meeting Vivek, the founder of Speedlabs, at the DLF Golf Club. Our two-hour conversation was filled with deep insights and meaningful reflections on the journey of Speedlabs, a company committed to democratizing education for students in Tier 2 and 3 towns across India. Speedlabs is on […]
I had insightful discussion with Himanshu Sharma and Nakul Kundra founders of Devnagri , we delved into some key points that are shaping their approach moving forward. Devnagri is a Gen AI company with a powerful mission: to personalize business communication by enabling seamless localization across 22 Indian languages. Their AI-driven platform offers innovative solutions […]
Over the past few years, I’ve had the privilege of closely observing Atul Pratap Singh , the founder of Jobsgaar, as he navigated through the complex landscape of creating meaningful employment opportunities in Tier-2 cities of India. His journey is a testament to resilience, as he has faced numerous challenges, including the company running out […]