“It’s one thing to work on stuff that seems sexy because it’s socially cool and financially rewarding. But fulfillment doesn’t come much from money or cool-power — all the money in the world can’t buy you a searing sense of accomplishment.” Umair Haque Recently Umair Haque wrote a great piece for HBR on meaningful work. - Read More -
Recently I had an interesting conversation with someone who took the stance that, making money was the only sign that you are creating any value in the world. From his perspective making something that had perceived monetary value meant that you had created something worth while. On a very superficial level, I believe this argument - Read More -
I read a great article today, from the founder of a new startup called Foodspotting. The post is about her being able to clearly envision how things would work out at her startup, before she started it. It is a fascinating read and shows power and clarity of purpose. When you have a clear vision - Read More -
With time, as your startup grows, the need to hire more people and build and develop support structures will arise. This is a critical point in the life of any new business. A company’s employees are essentially word of mouth agents, who go out to their families, friends and acquaintances, and let them know what - Read More -
There is no better feeling than working with team members who are in unison. A team where everyone knows where they are going, and how they are going to get there. Business becomes easier, simpler and a lot more fun. Even when the going gets tough, everyone is there to support each other and get - Read More -
Momentum is a critical aspect, one that needs to be maintained in a business regardless of size and maturity. Momentum does however have a greater level of importance in the early stage of the business cycle. What many start-ups fail to comprehend is that running a business is more like a marathon rather than a - Read More -
I like working with small close knit teams, where each member is strong in a particular skill set. When brought together, such a team becomes a strong cohesive force. Decisions are made faster, delegating work is simpler and everyone has specific responsibilities which they cannot shy away from. When a certain team member is not - Read More -