Advice Archives - Tech Founders, Chief Technology Officers, Chief Executive Officers

The Future of Work: AI Skills vs Degrees – Let’s Stay Grounded

Advice, AI Hiring, Artificial Intelligence, NewsOctober 7, 2025

Recently, Ryan Roslansky, CEO of LinkedIn, said that “the future of work no longer belongs to those with the fanciest degrees or who studied at the best colleges, but to those who are adaptable, forward-thinking, and ready to embrace AI tools.” It’s an important reminder of how fast the world of work is changing. But I’d…

Founders, stop waiting for the perfect talent

Advice, AI Hiring, StrategiesApril 28, 2025

A year ago, when Chris Miller, the author of the acclaimed book "Chip War," visited India and shared an important observation. He emphasized the urgent necessity for India to build a robust talent pool specifically focused on chip design and manufacturing. Critically, Miller pointed out that India shouldn't delay or wait for the ideal talent…

Why CEOs hear bad news too late?

Advice, CEO, TipsApril 23, 2025

On January 5, 2024, an alarming incident occurred when an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 experienced a door blowout mid-flight. Investigations highlighted significant communication lapses between the production floor and senior management (source: New York Times, Jan 6, 2024). This incident underscores a universal risk that startup founders also face: blocked flow of critical…

Why Founders Must Balance Local and Global?

Advice, NewsApril 16, 2025

There’s been renewed debate around the direction of startup ecosystems, especially in India. A recent remark by a senior Indian minister reignited the conversation. The Industry Minister of India, suggested that too many Indian startups rely heavily on consumer sales and e-commerce, without enough focus on deep tech or core innovation—unlike China, he pointed out.…

How to digitally sign invoices and get paid faster?

Advice, Digital, TipsFebruary 17, 2025

I recently had to digitally sign an invoice for a client, and it got me thinking about how freelancers and small businesses handle this. Paper invoices are nearly extinct, and most transactions now happen through PDFs. Some enterprise clients require a digitally signed invoice for compliance, and if you don’t have the right tools, this…

The Power of Hiring People Greater Than You: A Lesson for Startup Founders

Advice, CEOOctober 24, 2024

One of the most frequent questions I receive from startup founders is, “What’s the number one piece of advice you would give me?” My answer always revolves around a fundamental principle: the most important thing for any startup, business, or company is to hire the best people. While this sounds simple, executing it is far from…

Securing Your Business in the Cloud Age: Strategies for Success

AdviceDecember 16, 2023

In today’s technology-driven world, the role of a tech founder extends far beyond innovation. It encompasses the critical responsibility of managing and securing vast amounts of data, often stored in the cloud. This challenge involves not just safeguarding customer data with enterprise-level security, but also protecting the privacy of employee information within the intricate security…

Decade of Change: Everyone must code!

Advice, IT ServicesNovember 24, 2023

Reflecting on the evolution of the software services and outsourcing industry over a decade ago, I observed a transformation when open-source and DevOps started to revolutionize the way we develop software. It was around the time I realized the value-adding roles were the Tech Leads, Architects, and Senior Developers. On the contrary, the roles of…

The Future of Work: AI Skills vs Degrees – Let’s Stay Grounded

Founders, stop waiting for the perfect talent

Why CEOs hear bad news too late?

Why Founders Must Balance Local and Global?

How to digitally sign invoices and get paid faster?

The Power of Hiring People Greater Than You: A Lesson for Startup Founders

Securing Your Business in the Cloud Age: Strategies for Success

Decade of Change: Everyone must code!

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