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Running Generative AI Models Locally Is Now Easy

Artificial Intelligence, CEO, SoftwareOctober 6, 2025

Want to explore Generative AI without sending your data to the cloud? Running models locally on your PC or Mac is now surprisingly simple. Start with Ollama, a lightweight framework that makes it easy to run AI models locally on your computer. It supports both open-weight models and open-source models. Together, these models have made hands-on…

ChatGPT messed up the script of my AI talk!

Artificial Intelligence, CEO, TipsSeptember 10, 2025

Generative AI tools like ChatGPT are a huge productivity booster. I use them daily as a writer and speaker. But here’s what I’ve learnt the hard way: they are not magic lamps, and when not handled correctly, they can take you further away from your own voice. When I was preparing for my talk on “How…

AI is eating your profits

Artificial Intelligence, CEO, Strategies, TipsSeptember 2, 2025

Notion’s CEO recently revealed that 10% of their profits now go towards AI bills. That’s a significant shift for a SaaS company—and a warning sign for founders. AI was supposed to get cheaper. Instead, it’s becoming a major expense. The latest models are smarter, yes, but they also consume far more tokens. Especially when used for…

What Captain Kirk can teach founder CEOs?

CEO, StoriesAugust 16, 2025

This week’s Star Trek SNW TV Show episode “The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail” resonated with me in a surprising way. When I began my business nearly three decades ago, straight out of college, there were many moments when I felt like I had been pushed into the deep end without ever learning how to swim.…

AI for Founders: Simple, Strategic, and Safe Adoption

Artificial Intelligence, CEO, TipsJuly 7, 2025

Last week, I had the opportunity to interact with a vibrant group of young founders and CEOs at Corporate Connections Chennai. My talk, "AI for Founders," was designed to give them not just an overview, but a practical way forward in this fast-moving space. We often hear about AI as the next big thing, but for…

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…

The Secret to Communicating Effectively with Stakeholders

CEO, Stories, StrategiesDecember 17, 2024

Effective communication with stakeholders — whether they are investors, customers, or employees — is critical for any founder’s success. To illustrate this, let’s journey back 54 years to an IBM manufacturing research facility in East Fishkill, New York. Back then, IBM was a leading manufacturer of integrated circuits (ICs), the backbone of modern computing. The…

The Venus Flytrap Strategy: Lessons for Business Leaders

CEO, CTO, TipsDecember 3, 2024

In the realm of nature, the Venus flytrap is an extraordinary example of precision and discernment. Sir David Attenborough, in a BBC episode, revealed the fascinating behavior of this carnivorous plant. Its unique feeding mechanism offers profound insights for business leaders and founders striving to master the art of strategic decision-making. Nature’s Remarkable Teacher: The Venus…

Two Key Lessons for Founders After Hiring Top Talent: A Look at Ron Johnson’s Journey from Apple to JCPenney

CEO, TipsNovember 15, 2024

When you bring top talent on board, it’s natural to expect exceptional results. But even the best talent may face challenges if foundational elements are overlooked. Let’s explore two critical lessons for founders, inspired by the experience of Ron Johnson, who transformed Apple retail with groundbreaking innovations like the Apple Genius Bar, but faced setbacks…

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…

Why 2024 is the Perfect Time to Launch Your Startup?

CEOOctober 15, 2024

If you’ve been thinking about starting your own business, there’s no better time than now—2024. While some may view the current low funding cycles as a barrier to launching a startup, this period can actually be a golden opportunity for aspiring founders to take the plunge and develop their ideas without the intense pressure that…

What Founders Can Learn from Automattic’s Exceptional Customer Care

CEO, TipsOctober 8, 2024

In the digital age, we often hear about poor customer service experiences, especially on social media. However, I recently had an exceptional experience with Automattic, the company led by the original creator of the WordPress blogging platform. This experience provides valuable insights for technology startup founders on how to truly delight customers and build lasting…

Running Generative AI Models Locally Is Now Easy

ChatGPT messed up the script of my AI talk!

AI is eating your profits

What Captain Kirk can teach founder CEOs?

AI for Founders: Simple, Strategic, and Safe Adoption

Why CEOs hear bad news too late?

The Secret to Communicating Effectively with Stakeholders

The Venus Flytrap Strategy: Lessons for Business Leaders

Two Key Lessons for Founders After Hiring Top Talent: A Look at Ron Johnson’s Journey from Apple to JCPenney

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

Why 2024 is the Perfect Time to Launch Your Startup?

What Founders Can Learn from Automattic’s Exceptional Customer Care

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