While researching how AI is redrawing the map of international business, I picked up Competing in the Age of AI by Marco Iansiti and Karim R. Lakhani—driven by both curiosity and urgency. I wanted to understand how AI transforms technology, how it changes the way companies are structured, how they lead, and how they stay accountable in a fast-changing world. As I read, I started grouping insights...
Kautilya’s Arthashastra Summary: Key Ideas, Lessons, and Insights from Kautilya (Chanakya)
Introduction Kautilya’s Arthashastra is a thought-provoking exploration of ancient statecraft, economic management, military strategy, and political philosophy. Written over 2,000 years ago by Kautilya (also known as Chanakya), the adviser to Emperor Chandragupta Maurya, this classic dives deep into the mechanics of power, prosperity, and governance. Its insights into leadership, espionage...
Turning Cold Leads Warm: Using Listening Frameworks to Shape Strategic Conversations Around India
Thanks to Jeroen Nijland, former NFIA Director, who gifted me The Trusted Advisor back in 2017. That book—and many conversations since—taught me something simple yet profound: the smartest people in the room are often the best listeners. Especially in cross-border business development, listening isn’t just polite—it’s strategic. In this post, I want to walk you through three proven frameworks...