On Integrity
I am currently writing a recommendation for an applicant to the Stanford Graduate School of Business. I’ve filled a number of those over the years for severa...
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On Selling
I find it surprising when people seek my guidance on how to sell because selling isn’t what I consider part of my identity. I see myself as an individual con...
Quality Over Quantity at Conferences
Over 70,000 people are headed to Dubai for COP28. That’s overwhelming. Here’s the advice I’ve given my team at bld.ai, which has served me well in the past a...
bld.ai Journey
Five years ago, I left McKinsey as a first-year associate partner to launch bld.ai. Last year, we expanded to 500 members, generated $14 million in revenue a...
Cater, empower, and support collaboration in product design
Design is not reserved for designers alone; it’s a collaborative process that teams do together. Moreover, tasteful design isn’t limited to your latest “uniq...
Ambiguous jobs that require confidence pay more
Confidence is essential for success in knowledge work, which involves always learning, being creative, and problem solving. But what exactly is confidence, w...
The art of embracing speed
I often share the same guidance with teams at both bld.ai and l2m.vc, so I thought it would be valuable to discuss it here as well.
My story and how it shaped bld.ai
Have you ever been struck with the urge to share a story, but the thought of spending dozens of hours writing it down seems daunting? That’s exactly how I fe...
On being deeply authentic
If you have ever practiced yoga and meditation, which are central to Hinduism, Buddhism, or Jainism, you are probably familiar with the concept of a mantra. ...
Cognitive behavioral therapy and machine learning to speed up adult learning
Below is my original statement of purpose for my PhD. One day, I hope to have the time to conduct more academic research. Contact me (or send an email to res...