Companies like Zomatos and Ubers have given rise to gig economy. Gig workers have lot of flexibility - they can choose type of work and hours of work. But they lack benefits that full-time employees get. Can we marry flexibility with benefits? My guest today asks, why not? What you'll listen (00:00) - Introduction (00:54) - What problem Benji is solving (03:40) - Identifying the problem (06:56) - Journey so far (10:46) - Benefits for self-employed (13:22) - How self-employed can...

When it comes to wealth, there are lot of chatter about making wealth and growth wealth. But what about protecting it? How to ensure it gets passed to the next generation in the way you would like it to be? One of the ways of protecting wealth is with will. To discuss how to protect your wealth with will, I have a good friend of mine and a leading lawyer, Priyanka here. We discuss everything about creating will. What you'll listen (00:00) - Introduction (00:59) - Who should create a...

While we talk about entrepreneurship, most of the discussions are about success, growth, and all the glories associated with it. It is said that we learn the best from our success and from other's failures. So here I'm talking to my friend Samson who can be rightly called as a serial entrepreneur to discuss what we should be careful about and what we should avoid in the path of entrepreneurship. What you'll listen (00:00) - Introduction (02:33) - Samson's ventures (04:10) - Lessons from...

Today in "Being a dad" series, KK and I are going to talk about parental anxiety from Dad's point of view. Anxiety is part of life. We can't avoid it. But we should learn to manage it, otherwise it can damage our families. KK and I are going to talk about trigger points for anxiety and our coping mechanisms of anxiety. Let me set some expectations here: I've two boys. KK has a son and a daughter. They are still young. Our kids are still in school going ages. They have not appeared for board...

We are living our lives on the digital space more and more. But how many of us understand digital safety? I brought in my mentor and good friend Sastry to discuss the topic. Sastry is a serial entrepreneur and a Information Security Specialist. He also dealt with an identity theft. Hope today's conversation is useful to you. What you'll listen (00:00) - Introduction (01:17) - Definition of identity theft (05:01) - Example of an identity theft (08:31) - Purpose of identity thefts (09:27) - Are...

Hello and welcome to Gravitas WINS conversations. KK and I are doing a series on "Being a dad".  We already talked about how we learn to be a dad, who are our role models, and how we bond with kids. In the Today we are going to talk about building a family culture. I hope you find this actionable and insightful. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to send them to either of us. (00:00) - Introduction (00:38) - Why family culture is important (07:27) - Elements of family...

Generative AI is the talk of the town. But is genAI a solution looking for a problem or can we use it to solve business problems? How can we use it to scale our business? What are its potentials for businesses? To discuss all of this, today I'm joined by Krishna Kumar, CEO of GreenPepper. He has been using OpenAI and developed more than 20 tools on it; he conducts workshops on prompt engineering, and possibilities of GenAI for business innovation. What you'll listen (00:00) -...

In this series on "Being a dad", KK and I talk about everything about fatherhood. Bonding with kids is not an easy task, especially when we live in a materialistic world. There is an ongoing demand to work more, earn more, and bring home more. We can easily excuse ourselves for working more saying we are only doing that for kids. Amidst this, today we want to talk about how we both are taking steps to bond with our kids. I hope you find this actionable and insightful. If you have any...

English has given us enormous leverage in growing our services industry. But if India has to grow beyond the creamy layer and the metro, we need to teach the same software fundamentals in vernacular languages. If you look at Germany, Japan, and Russia they teach in their mother-tongues. My guest today, Tamizhvendan is doing exactly that. True to his name and combining his profession, he is teaching software fundamentals in Tamil. We are discussing the challenges and impact of his teaching....

In this series on "Being a dad", KK and I talk about everything about fatherhood. On today's episode we talk about our role-models as fathers, how we learn about being a dad, and how society influences fatherhood. I hope you find this helpful in being a dad. (00:00) - Introduction (00:29) - Rolemodels for us (09:44) - Peer pressure on fathers (13:39) - Is community living good or bad (23:34) - Challenges of fatherhood (24:58) - Seeking advice or complaining (28:05) - Bonding with...

In this episode of Gravitas WINS Conversations, Joseph Jude interviews Major General Neeraj Bali (Retd), a SENA medal recipient and author of 'The Winning Culture.' General Neeraj Bali talks about the importance of culture in organizations, using examples from the Indian Army and Indigo airlines to underscore his points. He emphasizes the power of culture to guide behaviors and lead to extraordinary outcomes. The discussion sheds light on how to develop a robust culture, the role of...

In this series on "Being a dad", KK and I talk about everything about fatherhood. In this first episode, we talk about our families, fathers, and everything that shapes our thought process as a dad. I hope you find this helpful in being a dad. (00:00) - Introduction (00:44) - Background of our families (02:55) - Influence of our fathers in our childhood (15:37) - Kids mimic us (20:34) - Does timing our marriage matter? (25:21) - Peer pressure and influence of society Connect with meTwitter:...

If India has to grow, we need lot of startups and entrepreneurs. Not all of them will be privileged to bootstrap their ideas. That is where angel investors come in. Today I have my friend and an angel investor, Manish Verma. He has been a banker, operator, and investor. So he knows all angels of running a business. We are going to discuss how to get funded from angel investors. What you'll listen (00:00) - Introduction (01:09) - How Manish got into angel investing (04:08) - Overall...

Ruthless with strategy means having a clear understanding of the goals to achieve, resources needed to get there, and partners who will facilitate the journey. Those leaders demand data and they make data driven decisions, rather than swinging based on emotions. Working for them is not easy. It is highly demanding. Long hours are probably required. However, in the long run employees under such bosses tend to learn more and feel a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. Working for bosses...

With the explosive growth of generative AI, data is not just oil, it is the new art. Data scientists are the new artists. We have one such awesome artist with us today. We are going to explore how to get into data science, how to grow in it, and everything in between. What you'll listen (00:00) - Introduction (00:50) - How did Tamanna get into data science field? (01:58) - Sources that helped Tamanna (03:23) - How to gain practical knowledge in data science? (05:45) - Availability of...

There has been a lot of debate about working long hours recently in Indian social media. Narayana Murthy, celebrated founder of Infosys suggested that Indian youth should work 70 hours per week for national interest. Another entrepreneur doubled it to 140 hours.  Here are my five points regarding hard work:• Any worthwhile pursuit requires hard work• It's crucial to enjoy whatever you choose to pursue• Consider who benefits from your effort and work• Having a support system is essential• Know...

Startup founders dream of building the next big thing. At least I did when I launched a cyber-security startup. But as the statistics show majority of the startups fail and fizzle out. Today I'm talking to Sohail who wants to change that. He has been a founder himself, not once but twice. He understands the field well. He has started The Builders club, a vibrant community to support and help startup founders and other creators in their dream journey. We are discussing why startups fail and...

Life is uncertain. To deal with this vastness of uncertainty, we create small pockets of certainty like safe spaces like our houses, daily routines like going to and returning from the office at a fixed time, and dependable friends. These certainties act as proof that we have successfully navigated life thus far. However, relying solely on these established certainties can weaken our convictions.  In this episode, I talk about how to think about the intersection of conviction and certainty. 

Getting a customer is a challenge. Relatively speaking, delighting a customer and converting them into a repeat customer is easier. That is the theme of today's conversation. I have Kavitha, a seasoned customer success manager. We are going to discuss examples, metrics, and challenges of a customer success manager. Hope you find this interview useful. What you'll listen (00:00) - Welcome (00:54) - What is customer success? (02:06) - Where do the customer success champions fit in? (03:16) -...

I talk about my learning framework and how I find good information to learn.

Can you invest your short-term funds for a better return? Regi Thomas introduces ladder of risk so you can consider the different options for short-term investing. Join us on a journey to discover the strategies that work and the common mistakes that can hinder your success in the world of short-term investing. Don't forget to subscribe. What you'll listen (00:00) - Investing for short-term goals (00:51) - Definition of short-term investing (03:48) - Avenues for short-term investing (06:58)...

Learn how to identify and avoid pitfalls that can sabotage your goals. Start your injury-free path to a healthier, wealthier you. I want to get back to a healthy weight for my age and height. So I'm taking a fat-to-fit challenge, which involves exercise, jogging, and dieting. When you talk to experts, they will advice you to avoid injuries first. Nor surprisingly, this concept of preventing injury is applicable to a wide range of other fields as well.

Technology is the beating heart of innovation and progress. As technology executives, we are at the forefront of such advancement. The same technology that helps us grow, also affects our mental health. To discuss the connection between technology and mental health, I have invited Ruby Grace, a licensed rehabilitation psychologist. She has extensive experience in understanding the intricate relation between technology and mental health. She has helped many students and professionals navigate...

I've used ChatGPT on and off since it came out. At first, I didn't get much success, either because I didn't know how to use it properly, or because the tool didn't work as advertised. But I kept playing with it. Over the period, as a CTO, I've added a lot of GenAI tools to my toolbox. In this episode, I'm talking about three of those tools.