This excellent article by Chip Cutter from his interview with New York architect Vishaan Chakrabarti casts light on the drab uniformity of today’s modern urban landscapes. This is of particular relevance to Asia, where I live. So much of the beauty and distinctiveness of local architectural traditions, many dating back hundreds or thousands of years, have been literally bulldozed into oblivion, replaced by Western temples of consumerism. Like the hutongs and courtyard homes of Beijing, or the grey brick shikumen style archways and homes of Shanghai, or the red brick structures of old Taipei. These are all almost entirely gone, replaced by the dull, utilitarian and frankly downright depressing structures we find ourselves in today. …see more

My wish on International Women's Day is that soon (very soon) we will stop naming a day (or a month) after half the human race. Soon (very soon) we will see women only as complex human beings and stop labeling them through the lens of gender identity and physical characteristics. My wish is that soon (very soon) women will be: *Paid equally and fairly *Recognized for their achievements and rewarded appropriately *Given opportunities commensurate with their education and talents *Safe to be their best selves at work, at home and out in public *Afforded equal protection under the law no matter where they live May it be so. May we all work to make it so. Starting now. #pressforprogress …see more

This is a brilliant video from Marcus John Henry Brown on how to be brilliant at presenting in our new remote world. Must see viewing, so glad he gets it. …see more

If your company got a lot bigger. Would it have many profound advantages ? Increasingly and for more sectors, being larger isn't either required or especially helpful. Retail?Publishing?Mobile? Advertising? Automotive? . The era of thin horizontal businesses is here.

Brilliant. Thank you, Jim Kim President of The World Bank , for your continued leadership and strenuous support of #genderequality and the incredible impact that investing in #womensrights would have on #globaldevelopment.

Jeff Bezos, founder of #Amazon , and Elon Musk, founder of #Tesla have personally made more than $100B so far in 2020 - that's a wow!

In between #battery #bikes like #Jump and #scooters like #Bird comes #wheels - seen today in LA. What to call them??

In the new decade, the bankers need to take a call on whether they will allow technology firms to run banks or banks themselves will turn into tech firms. #fintech #banks #banking #financialservices #finance #payments #financial #financialinclusion #financialstability #indianbanking #economy #covid …see more

Thank you for inviting me to speak at TEDxJuhu on why to build a 'House of Wealth'. Hope to continue #TheRippleEffect at The Money Hans

Sneak preview: Being interviewed by one of world's top technology players on behalf of Bright Machines , our #brightpeople and our innovative products that are revolutionizing manufacturing. Our Bright Micro-Factories are hard at work behind me on the right. More coming soon!! #ai #ml #robotics #hiring …see more

In light of the pandemic, in-person interactions have decreased drastically, leaving many of us wanting to see our friends and family more than ever. Check out my new article on how lonlieness has been "leveled out" due to the pandemic and more! #BestReads #Loneliness #Pandemic …see more

When my wife and I moved to New York in 2001 after college, we learned some hard truths about fostering meaningful relationships. Studies show that adult friendships have a significant impact on our happiness and well-being. Check out the link in the comments below for a SlideShare summary of an article I wrote called “Happiness Hack: This One Ritual Made Me Much Happier” and after reading, share your Happiness Hacks below! #Happiness #HumanBehavior #Indistractable #NirandFar #Friendship #Relationships …see more

Nischal Shetty , Co-Founder and CEO of WazirX , on how to take a product-first approach to building a startup 1. Get feedback from users early on- even at idea stage 2. Understand the core problem deeply 3. Play to the strengths of the founding team Getting founder-product-market fit right provides a real advantage for #success in the #future . #KalaariPodcast Watch the full episode here - …see more

Video excites and engages people like few other types of content, and the applications go beyond marketing, as we see in fitness, education, health, etc. Shamik Sharma, Head of Digital Initiatives at CureFit, shares his thesis on the opportunity to innovate on top of video technologies. #Startups #KalaariPodcast …see more

#COVID -19 has disrupted the multibillion-dollar micro #mobility industry. Before the crisis, the micro mobility industry was predicted to be a $300 billion to $500 billion market by 2030. Market forces can alter the course of what are hot sectors and troubled sectors. Essential services on the other hand have seen phenomenal growth. A full recovery in certain sectors will take time and companies that can embrace the new normal and pivot their strategies and sustain their cash flows will capture the market. …see more

I'm heading to SF next week and THRILLED for this! SoGal Global Pitch Competition is the largest pitch competition for women and minority entrepreneurs in the world. After receiving over 1,700 startup applications and hosting 25 regional round pitch competitions across 5 continents, SoGal Foundation is bringing the top 150 women & diverse founders to Silicon Valley for the final competition and bootcamp. Come join us on February 29th in San Francisco to watch the top 60 investor-vetted startups compete for $600k in investment capital in front of Silicon Valley's top diverse investors! Tell your friends and see you there!! Elizabeth Galbut Kelly An Kelley Henry Hannah Kate Kelley Ann Drabick Hans Kullberg Calanthia Mei Nicole Ong …see more

Honored to deliver a keynote for The Economist Asia's Future Summit in Sydney yesterday. Great to see the whole world paying more attention to the next generation and the humongous opportunities in the blooming Sheconomy! #SoGalBoss #pocketspeaks #SheVC …see more

Who your "audience" is—and what they need to hear—might surprise you. The funny thing about communication is that even after you acknowledge that someone is always listening, you never know who that someone listening might turn out to be. Or which of your messages will strike a chord with that person. It's easy for your communications to get lost in a sea of email. And you're constantly competing with a multitude of social media platforms and real-life conversations, so you never really know if something resonates. Until you do. Recently, and on several occasions, I was surprised to learn that my words had inspired someone and that I had had a significant impact on their life. While it pleased me immensely, these people were not who I would have thought were my audience, nor were the pieces they referenced what I necessarily considered my greatest work. But no matter. It served as an important reminder: Words matter. Never underestimate the immense power of your words to connect with others. Someone is always listening and probably needs to hear your message, even if you (and they) might not realize it at the time. #communication #connection #leadership #writing …see more

Sad but true: Most of us speak and treat others far better than we do ourselves. We all could use a little more self-compassion in our lives. One way to do that is to begin keeping a gratitude journal, writing down two-three "gifts"—your treasured latte, a kind driver who allowed you to merge during your commute without incident, unexpected praise from a client on a job well done—you receive a day. At those times when it seems the world is against you, grab your journal and peruse the pages for a quick mindset reset. Also, consider incorporating meditation into your morning or evening routine. This need not be complicated or lengthy; taking even just a few minutes to close your eyes and focus on a blessing in your life can be beneficial. Neurological research shows that being grateful floods the brain with dopamine, a neurotransmitter and feel-good drug that enables us not only to see and take pleasure in rewards but to take action to move toward them. When we begin appreciating the little things, we become more positive and tolerant. We move away from forming grudges and instead, become happier and more content. #gratitude #positivity #leadership #mindset …see more

In my latest Forbes article, I share the fascinating story of how one CEO's weekly emails transformed into a holistic framework to build capacity and elevate leaders.↗️ #leadership #career #personaldevelopment …see more