Yet another example of the exceptional resilience of the US #stocks . Having been indicated some 700 points down very early this morning on signs of worsening global economic and health conditions, the Dow is now positive for the day. NASDAQ and S&P are almost unchanged. #markets …see more

As noted earlier, the expansion of the Federal Reserve's asset purchase program to corporate bonds, including high yield, exposes the Fed to a new set of risks--credit and, as noted in The Washington Post article, reputational and political. https://lnkd.in/eEE76eC #economy #Fed #fed …see more

The 9 ways you can make a BILLION DOLLAR company: [ http://bit.ly/2oZZgz6 ] #Billions #Company #Business #Money #Company

Resilience – our ability to bounce back from life’s inevitable hardships – is a muscle that we can strengthen over time. Check out this week’s video to learn two key strategies for building resilience in the face of tough events: https://lnkd.in/dHnQ6SM …see more

Resilience – our ability to bounce back from life’s inevitable hardships – is a muscle that we can strengthen over time. Learn two key strategies for building resilience in the face of tough events. https://lnkd.in/dHnQ6SM …see more

Had an incredible retrospective on my immigrant story for an upcoming Huffington Post interview series, sharing the success stories of immigrants in tech and beyond. Thanks for shining a spotlight on such a deserving, yet underserved community, Kiron Chandy (a fellow Haas alum as well, Go Bears!). Diversity enables disruptive innovation in all industries. In tech, we need more immigrants and people from all walks of life more than ever before. Most importantly, immigrants who have found success in America should speak up and share their story at scale. Own your narrative and blaze the path for the next generation, whether that's volunteering or sharing your story. …see more

It's strange, my mind used to be full of things to remember that were important like peoples’ birthdays, their address, their phone numbers and now its full of what precise combination of words I need to use to turn on my living room lights and what’s the password for X, and my username for Y.

Meaningless chart of the day. The world’s 7 largest public companies are all in the technology sector. ( what the heck is the technology sector) . Is Exxon not using technology ? Or a global bank or a Pharmaceutical company. Alibaba is a retail platform , Facebook is a media owner, etc etc …see more

The Angry Birds movies made $506M at the box office. It was a big bet for Rovio. In 2012 they were struggling to compete with other free-to-play mobile games. The year before they had to lay off over 200 employees. Then the movies hit live theaters. It was an instant success. Every kid across the US instantly knew about Angry Birds. And was demanding to play the game on their parents phones. But it didn’t stop there. Soon after the film, Rovio started creating physical merch. Ranging from jackets all the way to plushies. It was another huge success. By creating a whole world around the game, Rovio saved their business. Sometimes in marketing you need to make big bets. They may not make sense in the short term— But in the long term they may just save your business. #justQ 🖖🏽🖤 …see more

How to land a TEDx Talk ( or other speaking engagements). 👇🏽🎤 ✅ Build a recognizable personal or company brand (e.g. have something to back you up). ✅ Speak about something that is different or positioned differently than other TED talks. ✅ Record all of your talks. Edit [potentially viral] snippets and post to social media. I usually always get at least one speaking inquiry from speaking videos that I post. ✅ Have a catchy Title. ✅ Make friends with organizers. If they can't get you into their events, they often know other organizers. ✅ Don't focus so much on landing a TEDx. It's an awesome opportunity but often times it won't make or break your career. ✅ Have examples of you speaking. Even if that means taking on free speaking gigs to get your feet wet. The more practice the better! ✅ Don't listen too much to people like me. This is a part of MY blueprint. It's not THE blueprint. What’s helped you get speaking engagements? #justQ 🖖🏾🖤 #entrepreneurship #TEDx #publicspeaking …see more

Three years ago I was working out of my apartment. Zero clients. And a few cents to my name. We now have a team of nine [with no intention of slowing down]. I just want to say thank you to everyone that's been a part of my journey (good or bad). I wouldn't be the person I am without all of you. Thank you all for existing. #justQ 🖖🏽🖤 …see more

While consistency and discipline are crucial for #career success, there’s one other essential (and unexpected) area you might be neglecting: #selfcare . Here are five easy ways to practice it: 1. Dispel the myth that self-care is selfish Self-care means that you’ll show up fully energized, as the best version of you, ready to tackle challenges and to help others without sacrificing your sanity or health in the process. 2. Practice self-compassion Treat yourself the way you would a treasured friend, being kind & caring toward yourself and framing supposed failures as opportunities to learn. 3. Use your words Replace negative self-talk with supportive phrases, and clearly communicate what you need so others can assist you. Use the power of saying no & yes to align with your needs. 4. Protect your time Take back your calendar and schedule blocks of uninterrupted time to be quiet, slow down, and make room for insights. Understand who & what boosts or drains your energy so you can adjust accordingly. 5. Replenish yourself Nourish your body with proper rest, nutrition & movement. Enrich your mind with educational and uplifting content. Recharge your spirit through meditation or prayer, by experiencing nature, and by visiting with friends & loved ones. #leadership …see more

On Christmas Eve, a quick reminder that the best gift you can give yourself and the people around you is the gift of being fully present.🎁 I won’t be on social media for the rest of the week, and instead, will be enjoying the holidays with my loved ones.❤️ I wish all of you peace, happiness, and joy, and I look forward to reconnecting with you all next week! 🕊 Happy Holidays! 🎄🎅🏼✨ #bestgift #socialmedia #happyholidays …see more

Working a full-time job can really affect the way you approach social media. When I was in school, I had breaks all day that would allow me to post, edit, and engage with my audience. Now, I might have an hour when I get home from work at night. That’s why maximizing your time is so important in the content creation process. Check out my episode on the Work in Progress podcast with Tiffany Parra where we covered consistency, work life balance, and content creation. Link in 1st comment. #marketing #socialmedia #branding #worklifebalance #personalbranding …see more

Good morning. The news of the big fiscal packages out of the EU and Japan are yet another reminder of the debt-led approach aimed at stopping short-term problems becoming embedded in the economy long-term and hampering longer-term growth. A similar approach is being taken by the corporate sectors as illustrated by this article in the Financial Times . Among the notable numbers, a 25% YTD surge in high yield issuance supplementing the $1 trillion raised by investment grade companies in the first five months of the year. https://lnkd.in/gtYhvHB #economy #markets #debt #credit #ft #bonds #interestrates #investing #highyield #investmentgrade #stocks #fixedincome #covid19 #covid #coronavirus …see more

It's also been a very unusual quarter for both the oil and government bond markets, to say the least. Oil prices fell by around two-thirds, their steepest quarterly decline ever. The level and shape of the US yield curve were buffeted by a collapsing global growth outlook, extraordinary policy moves, and safe haven flows .... as well as competing liquidity pressures. #economy #markets #bonds #stockmarket #liquidity #investing #equities #equities #oil …see more

Even a few hours off can restore and revitalize you! Go ahead and take an afternoon off - go watch a movie, be a tourist in your own city, treat yourself to a spa.

Looking forward to sharing my immigrant story with Huffington Post in honor of Immigrant Heritage Month. Story coming soon.. Thanks for shining a spotlight on our stories, Kiron Chandy !

66% of consumers prefer watching a video to reading about a product. Video content is the future of #marketing - if your #smallbusiness isn't using video marketing, you are missing out on a massive opportunity for #marketingsuccess

'Small Finance Banks' Big Challenges' -- a session at Mint's South India Banking Conclave in June.  (From left to right) Rajeev Yadav of Fincare, Samit Ghosh of Ujjivan, Ajay Kanwal of Jana, Baskar Babu of Suryoday and Vikram Akula of Vaya Finserv (a business correspondent) outlined the challenges and their preparedness to face them. …see more