The Microphone Is Not Handed to Women—It’s Taken
Recently, I had a short but intriguing conversation with my dear friend and fellow board member at PAMF (Palo Alto Medical Foundation), Barbara. She was the most successful real estate broker in Silicon Valley for over a decade—a woman who shattered all records. As we spoke, we chuckled over the question: when a woman has […]
The Unfiltered Realities of the Startup Lane
Entrepreneurship doesn’t begin with a product idea—it begins with a mindset shift. The most critical decision isn’t what to build, but whether to take the leap at all. My defining moment wasn’t the formulation of a groundbreaking concept. It was the realization that I was ready—ready to relinquish stability without a safety net, ready to […]
Economic Empowerment of Women
I have a very distinct memory of when I was in 5th grade, 11 years old or so, in India. I had a test the next day but instead of studying, I was goofing off. My mother, who was particular about us doing well in our studies, was not pleased with me. I can still […]
Technology Cycle: Innovation to Economics
The Wheel of Technology
AI: A Trillion Dollar Double Helix
The surge in the development of AI based on LLMs (Large Language Models, a type of artificial intelligence that can process, understand, and generate human language) is a massive trillion-dollar experiment. Two and a half years after the launch of ChatGPT, AI tools are being used as creative writing professors and software coding companions. Cool […]
Advancing Through Uncertainties and Doubts
Life is a game of mental toughness
A New Era of Tech Companies: Beyond IPO
We know how the high-tech industry evolves rapidly, due to the technology innovation cycle. What is not as apparent is why the business models of these companies have changed. Companies’ revenues are almost tenfold today when they go public, compared to 30 years back. Additionally, after going public, the CEOs stay focused on growth and […]
When DEI Misses the Mark: Why Mandates, Quotas and “One-Size-Fits-All” Programs Do Not Work
Diversity is more than representation. It’s about the valuable insights and unique perspectives that collaborative thinking brings, especially with people from different backgrounds, cultures, or disciplines. Diversity at its best fosters unconventional thinking. Research consistently demonstrates the positive impact of diverse teams. A study by McKinsey & Company found that companies in the top quartile […]
To Be A Leader, You Have To Be Willing To Walk The Tightrope
What it feels being in the hot seat
A Canoe with a Single Oar
December 25th 2024