A collection of thoughts from the edge of product, design, strategy, and AI. Each one an attempt to see the world not as it is, but as it could be.
A deeply personal journey that began with a simple sentence, a ₹2,500 SIP, and a 2 lakh loss that became a lesson—revealing that compounding, discipline, and patience are the true engines of wealth.
Trust is the quiet foundation of every strong professional relationship. Yet in many workplaces, trust is treated like a reward instead of a starting point. I believe trust should begin on day one. "If you did not trust a person enough to trust them from their first day, why did you hire them in the first place."
A simple philosophy that transformed how I approach giving advice: "Do not correct people unless you are paid for it." Being paid means attention, respect, trust, effort, or emotional investment—anything that signals the other person has real skin in the game.
As a design leader, I have learned invaluable lessons through countless hiring experiences across various companies and team sizes. My approach to building a talented and thriving design team has evolved from these successes and, of course, the inevitable misses.
The path to design mastery is an ever-evolving adventure, but the core principles remain constant. This note serves as your guide, outlining a 12-year roadmap to becoming a truly exceptional product design leader.
Design isn't just about making products functional or making them look pretty, or even about making them delightful. It's about creating experiences that are functional, aesthetically pleasing, and ultimately delightful.
As a product manager, understanding the essence of your role within the organization is crucial. Often compared to a mini-CEO, product managers are responsible for identifying and capitalizing on business opportunities across multiple verticals.
As a product leader in the competitive realm of Software as a Service (SaaS), mastering feature adoption is not just a priority but a crucial aspect of product success.
From designing products to designing my freedom - how I built wealth, clarity, and choice with no safety net. "I didn't inherit wealth. I built it one boring, consistent decision at a time."
During my run last evening, a thought struck me with absolute clarity about the future of AI-driven startups. It's something I've been circling for a while but never quite landed. The biggest barrier to innovation is about to disappear.