Last month, mid December, I traveled to Nashville, TN on a business trip. I flew in from the Austin Airport and landed in Nashville, TN at around 10:30 pm CST. The weather was not too bad and I did not need a jacket. The next morning, I was visiting a couple of customers in the … Continue reading Is Nashville the next Austin?
Why is writing important in distributed work?
I recently listened to a podcast - Distributed by Default where Matt Mullenweg had a conversation with Shane Parrish of Farnam Street. If you are looking for lessons on remote (or) distributed work (however you call it), you should listen to this podcast. I definitely recommend listening to the entire podcast, however, if you are … Continue reading Why is writing important in distributed work?
How Do I Use LinkedIn and Does LinkedIn Advertising Work?
How Do I Use LinkedIn and Does LinkedIn Advertising Work? I have had a love-hate relationship with LinkedIn. LinkedIn to me is more of a marketing tool for professionals than anything else. Here is how I use the tool. When I am talking to a client or a prospect, I check LinkedIn to understand their … Continue reading How Do I Use LinkedIn and Does LinkedIn Advertising Work?
Money Lending and Lessons Learnt
A famous saying in Tamil on money lending- ‘கடன் அன்பை முறிக்கும்’ - (Debt breaks friendship). One thing I have heard people say about lending money to friends is ‘it is as good as charity’. Don’t expect them to return the money and be okay with it. I was not a big believer in this as … Continue reading Money Lending and Lessons Learnt
What Do Companies Look for When Hiring Candidates?: TellMyStory Interview
This blog refers to Karthik's recent interview with TellMyStory and lists out insights on hiring candidates.