A few years back, I read Susan Cain’s book, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking. Only recently, during my learning of the Leading Team Course on Coursera, Scott DeRue, of the faculty at Ross Business School at the University of Michigan, referred to Cain’s five personality traits mentioned in her book. This has prompted me to revisit my notes and...
“In an era where businesses often prioritise profit over principles, ‘The Original Muffler Man’ offers a refreshing narrative of a family that built a global empire without compromising its values.” Intro: A Story of Values With my decade-long association with Akhil Jain (who leads Jain Amar’s global expansion), I saw something rare : a third-generation...
Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. FranklMy rating: 5 of 5 starsMan’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl is about how people can deal with pain and find meaning in their lives. The book is split into two parts. The first part is about Frankl’s time in the concentration camp and how he managed to survive the Holocaust. In the second part, “Logotherapy in a Nutshell”...
When I moved to Pune in 2019, two wonderful things happened: the pleasant weather and my rediscovery of tennis. Over the past five years, playing daily, I’ve sought ways to improve my game, both technically and mentally. This quest led me to The Inner Game of Tennis by Timothy Gallwey, a book that offers valuable lessons for professional and personal growth. Below is my detailed summary of...
I am taking the Google Project Management Certificate course to refine my project management skills with a structured framework and industry best practices. I have led diverse projects, including marketing campaigns, market entry research, industry events, and FDI project portfolios. While I have extensive hands-on experience, this course will help me reinforce my knowledge with formal...
India’s startup ecosystem has established itself as the third-largest startup hub globally, with over 1.57 lakh startups1 recognised as of December 2024. This dynamic landscape is driven by key sectors such as fintech, SaaS, artificial intelligence (AI),deep tech, and electric vehicles (EVs), which have collectively attracted significant investment and innovation. I will explore in this...
I hate to admit that I struggle with information overload. I often find it difficult to keep track of important insights, retrieve useful information when needed, and turn knowledge into action, despite using a digital note-taking app. Building a Second Brain, by Tiago Forte, has helped me to overcome this challenge. About the Author: Tiago Forte is a productivity expert and has worked with...
With the growth of the Indian economy, there is a surge in high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) and ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNIs). India now ranks 4th globally in terms of super-rich individuals, trailing only the U.S., China, and Japan. As a foreign direct investment (FDI) specialist, I’ve observed how Indian Ultra-HNIs are increasingly looking beyond domestic markets. Their focus spans...
I’m taking this course to deepen my understanding of how our brains learn and how we can use tools like ChatGPT to enhance our cognitive abilities. It covers practical topics like prompting, multimodal learning, and AI for personalised practice. Led by my favorite professor, Barbara Oakley, along with Jules White, the course offers a hands-on toolkit for applying these techniques across...
Indian family offices (FOs) have made a significant transition from traditional wealth preservation to a growth-focused mindset. In this blog, I am analysing the recent trends shaping Indian FOs, their focus areas, challenges and opportunities in expanding beyond India, and how cross-border experts, and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) professionals can collaborate with these offices to...
