Courage
Publishing my memoir—a 75th birthday gift to myself—turned out to be a bigger gift than I imagined. Upon reflecting, I realized I wasn’t just courageous or strong; I was becoming fearless through my experiences. The Writing Journey: They all fainted in the background when my writing journey began to become a published author. It started […]
Authenticity
I remember a moment in my early career when I was invited to speak at a tech event. I prepared carefully, dressed conservatively, and stuck to the script—wanting to sound polished and credible. The talk went fine, however afterward, someone approached me and said, “You were impressive, but I didn’t quite feel you in it.” […]
A Revelation from the Bridge Table: “Play Your Own Game”
As a bridge player for over a decade, I’ve heard the phrase “play your own game” countless times from experts. Of course, we all play our own game, don’t we? But two weeks after a recent tournament, I realized the concept runs deeper than the bridge table. I’ve come to understand that “playing your own […]
The Real Prize
Success in Poznań, Poland
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 […]
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 […]