For the past several years I’ve been advising many startups on their technology vision and strategy. Invariably, I would get pulled into their design … More
Category: Business
India's Love Affair with Licenses
Have you heard the saying one step forward, two steps back? That’s how I feel when it comes to public policy … More
US and India Taxation
Dear e-commerce expat, So you moved to India to join the e-commerce boom, you get to deliver packages during the … More
Fighting Your Inner Fear
Just 12 months ago, the venture capital funding environment in India was white hot. Anything and everything was getting funded. … More
The Car Industries Innovator's Dilemma
2015 was a banner year for automotive sales in the United States. It was officially the best year ever (let … More
On-Demand: Technology or Service Delivery?
Who would have guessed that in 2009 the idea of hailing a taxi via a mobile app would spark a … More
What happened VW?
About 4 1/2 years ago I penned an article talking about how the Volkswagen (VW) Group was firing on all … More
Dear Ola & Uber, Welcome to the License Raj
Everyone from the Bay Area to Bangalore is talking about whether we are in a technology funding bubble or not. I think … More
The Disconnect Between Modi and Me
Yesterday, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) visited ground zero for the home of many unicorns – Silicon Valley. Modi hosted … More