March 3, 2013 Over the past couple of decades, as I moved from being a Gen X to a Gen W to possibly a Gen V person (on a comparative basis with the youth today), I kept on being confronted with younger sisters-in-law and office team members that the only way to listen to music … Continue reading The Fall and Rise of the Global Music Industry
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“Analysis” of a Morning Walk
Feb 10, 2013 So, I have taken my (rare) treadmill sessions out to the streets in this “blink-and-you-miss-it” winter in Mumbai. I think people living in Mumbai, who can walk to a walking track of a half a kilometre, are truly blessed. My colony happens to have one such stretch, with a circular cul-de-sac of … Continue reading “Analysis” of a Morning Walk
B2B better than B2C for first generation entrepreneurs
Feb 7, 2013 I have a feeling that for starting businesses without immense capital at one’s disposal, it may be smarter to start a B2B business. Building a B2C business involves building a brand among many, un-named customers, mostly spread across geographies – and that means huge investments. Whereas a B2B business may start off … Continue reading B2B better than B2C for first generation entrepreneurs
Harvard Executive Education course
Jan 22, 2013 So last week, I attended a course conducted in Mumbai by Harvard Business School, for experienced managers and leaders. Was quite a good experience ! HBS has created a b-school class-room in Taj Land’s End and this course was a 4-day residential program there. Three profs from HBS, Boston had flown down … Continue reading Harvard Executive Education course
How to read Amar Chitra Katha (to your kid)
Jan 12, 2013 So, I have been re-living my childhood dream of reading all Amar Chitra Kathas (ACK)...this time along with my 9-year old daughter. Thankfully, she’s developing a liking for the wonderful stories, and hence, I can get a chance to re-read the stories I grew up with. We have developed our own way … Continue reading How to read Amar Chitra Katha (to your kid)
