Entanglement, Not Just Engagement
At a dinner conversation, the newly elected president of TiE Silicon Valley, seated next to me, asked a pointed question: “What is required of being on the boards of a not‑for‑profit?” It was a gathering of first‑generation Indian stewards of Silicon Valley — a humble bunch — honoring another self‑made Indian businessman. We hoped to […]
How to Hire Right
“What advice would you give for hiring good people?” This was the question asked by the head of the engineering department during my recent UCLA book tour. The question took me back 35 years, to when I was hiring executives at Digital Link. Back then, my thinking was simple: how do I recruit aggressive people […]
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 […]
Technology Cycle: Innovation to Economics
The Wheel of Technology
To Be A Leader, You Have To Be Willing To Walk The Tightrope
What it feels being in the hot seat
The Unsung Heroes of Silicon Valley: Fast-Followers
Early employees had a profound impact
Always Have Two Ideas: Why A Bake Off is Better than a Lightbulb
Decision-making methodology I found hugely helpful
Why Startups Don’t Need an HR Team
Overhead should be the most scrutinized line-item of Business
Rebounding: An Essential Founder Skill
How Resilience and Persistence Can Turn Setbacks into Successes
Kamala Harris: A Product of Silicon Valley Culture
Her signature leadership style…