Why I write
Discover the Truth. Apply it. Reap the Benefits. Pass it on. I write as a way of journaling my reflections. I also write as a way of sharing my thoughts and passing on my experiences – the truth I discovered, the truth I applied, and the benefits I reaped – as a startup founder. Discover […]
Think Big. Start Small. Build Deep.
Courage. Inner Security. Wisdom. “Think big, start small, build deep,” is a practice that requires visionary courage and inner security – founders must aim to go big and at the same time be secured with inconspicuous genesis. In my 7th years as an entrepreneur, I am still learning how to apply this mantra daily. The […]
The Startup Life
Life as a Laboratory for Learning, Leverage and Legacy Startup is a way of life, and it really isn’t a life for everyone. The startup life is tough, but it can also be rewarding. What is the startup life about? To me, the startup life is a laboratory for learning, leverage and legacy. Firstly, the […]
The importance of the unseen foundation
Status. Stature. Substance. The substance of the entrepreneur is what ultimately defines the entrepreneur. Status refers to the titles have and the positions we hold. Stature comprises of two aspects – our credibility and confidence. Credibility is about how others view us, while confidence is about how we view ourselves. Substance is defined by who […]
Indiehacking or Fundraising?
Redefining success in Startups The essays I write are based on my reflections and experiences as an independent and bootstrapped founder. I have, however, nothing against entrepreneurs who are seeking funds to grow their businesses. Neither am I against indiehackers who are building their companies as a solo founder, even though I started Books & […]
The Founder, Co-Founders and Teams.
High intelligence, High Energy, and High Integrity. Calling, Competence, Character, Chemistry, and Capacity. The team makes or breaks a startup. Therefore, selection is the key to success. Entrepreneurs must wisely and intentionally select their co-founders and hires because team resonance begins with team selection. When picking co-founders or hires, It is important to pay attention […]
About Depth Flow
Scaling from the inside out. As entrepreneurs, we gravitate toward the visible and the spectacular – the highest valuation, the highest MMR, the biggest twitter following etc. We often look out for and look up to role models with such accomplishments. We judge and pride ourselves upon our accomplishments and influence. Though gratifying, this outward […]
Building the Inner life
Nothing to fear. Nothing to hide. Nothing to lose. It is common for entrepreneurs to have experienced moments of being close to losing everything or actually losing everything. The Monk Moment – a viral article written in 2015 – parallels this particular entrepreneur’s experience to that of Monks who have gone through Vairagya – a […]