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A Founder Moment at Mid-Career
May 28, 2026 shrini susarla
Rahul, 45. Stable career. Strong reputation. An unconventional opportunity came his way — build something from scratch. It excited him. It unsettled him. Not because he doubted his capability. But because he understood the stakes. At 25, risk feels like ambition. At 45, risk feels like responsibility. The real fears weren’t about failure. They were about: On reflection, Rahul realised:.. Read more
Are You Changing Roles — Or Changing the Rules of the Game?
May 28, 2026 shrini susarla
In Rethinking Work, Rishad Tobaccowala invites us to rethink how work is being reshaped. One powerful lens: marketplace models. Broadly, three types are redefining careers: 1️⃣ Marketplaces That Connect They connect supply and demand. Speed, trust, and network effects dominate. 2️⃣ Marketplaces That Empower They empower entrepreneurs. Ecosystem thinking and scalability matter. 3️⃣ Marketplaces That Enable They remove friction —.. Read more
What’s one word you’d want someone to use when they describe you — Long after you’re done collecting titles?
May 28, 2026 shrini susarla
Something stayed with me after watching Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday celebrations. The people who showed up.Not just celebrities or dignitaries. People from different generations, different countries, different walks of life. All drawn to the same person. That doesn’t happen by accident. That room gets built quietly, over decades. Conversation by conversation. Choice by choice. Attenborough never seemed to be.. Read more
𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞
November 10, 2025 shrini susarla
I’ve often gone back to Indra Nooyi’s story — not for her titles or accolades, but for how she managed to stay human in rooms that demanded otherwise. She led with intellect, but also with intent.Her philosophy — “Performance with Purpose” — is more than a corporate slogan. It’s a reminder that strategy without soul is short-lived. What stood out.. Read more
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥
November 6, 2025 shrini susarla
Some people teach you strategy.Some teach you creativity. Piyush Pandey taught me personal touch. One of my favourite stories from his life isn’t about a campaign — it’s about connection. When Amitabh Bachchan once came home for lunch, Piyush didn’t rush to a five-star chef or a menu consultant. He called his cousins. “What does Big B really like to.. Read more
The 5 Principles That Fuel Real Growth
November 3, 2025 shrini susarla
1️⃣ Growth starts with Imagination. If you can’t envision the mountain top, you won’t climb it.2️⃣ Contempt retards growth. A mindset of dismissal or fear is the heaviest anchor you can drop. Leave it behind.3️⃣ Transition from Creator to Custodian. True impact comes from creating—not just maintaining—the status quo.4️⃣ Energy must be consistent. Whether you’re 20 or 100, the commitment.. Read more