Humanity

"Suitcases that cost more than the holiday," joked the officer. I laughed. It was a Saturday. On the Swiss end of the scenic bridge over the Rhine in Kaiserstuhl, four customs officers had stopped me, well informed about Swiss shopping habits. I had paid my dues, about 25 francs on an app, and proudly popped it open as they approached. A startup partner told me recently, after 25 years in a large IT company: "Only 20% of the IT workers actually contribute to client output. Th

Through three scenes — a couchsurfing experience, a young candidate planting saplings, and a friend's question over coffee, I explore why I chooses partnership over going it alone. Not for efficiency. Not for scale. But for the emotional joy of building with others, the relief of not carrying everything alone, and the deeper purpose of creating collective prosperity. An open invitation to bootstrapped entrepreneurs in Switzerland and India who believe there is more to busines

After nearly three hours of driving from Kochi through lush, biodiverse Kerala—past swaying palms and the occasional tea-and-chips stall—the concrete sprawl of Coimbatore comes as a jolt. The greenery gives way to flyovers and factory facades. Yet just as the first impression threatens to harden, the early-morning walkers—already filling the streets with quiet purpose—soften it. They move with an ant mindset: industrious, disciplined, and collective. It’s a fitting welcome to

Time as a Unit of measure is letting down labor. On the other hand compounding effect of capital and the lack of effective distribution is society is concerning.

After sixteen years at a company with a multibillion‑dollar market cap, I’ve realized that one of the most valuable things I bring isn’t just experience — it’s institutional memory. Over the years, I’ve watched leadership transitions unfold: three CEOs, four CFOs, five CHROs, and seven CDIOs. Each brought something different, and being here through those changes has helped me understand how decisions evolve, how priorities shift, and how to keep teams grounded through it all.

My Journey with Vipassana A few years ago, a friend introduced me to Vipassana meditation through dhamma.org . Curious, I coenrolled in a 10-day course. Those ten days were unlike anything I had ever experienced. I discovered aspects of myself I had never encountered before. Yet, what stood out most vividly was not the silence or the insights—it was the persistent back pain and the constant desire to shift into more comfortable postures. After completing the course, I drifted