Outliers 100: Life lessons from AR Rahman
So what’s the big deal about the 100th episode of the Outliers podcast? What’s the big deal about the 100th of anything? Not much, if you ask me personally. Milestones can be lifeless. But, milestones can be a big deal, too. It all comes down to the events surrounding any milestones, or an outcome. Sometimes […]
Meet former entrepreneur Raju Reddy, now a startup ecosystem builder
So what makes a startup ecosystem work? Entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and perhaps even the regulators. Apart from the above, there are these low profile, faceless ecosystem builders who back the founders not just with monies, but with the emotional energy required in navigating the ups and downs of entrepreneurial journeys. After selling his software services […]
CavinKare founder on building a culture that lasts
C.K. Ranganathan quit home and family nearly three decades ago to start CavinKare, a Chennai-based consumer goods startup that once gave the likes of Hindustan Lever sleepless nights. I am not sure how many of you remember the Chik shampoo that came in single-use sachets. The brainchild of Ranganathan’s father, R. Chinnikrishnan, the sachets reimagined […]