What Makes a Talk Truly Captivating?
What separates a forgettable presentation from one that stays with us long after the applause ends? To answer that, I analyzed top high-performing talks across formats and industries using natural language processing. The findings were clear: emotion, conflict, and narrative structure consistently outperformed polish and data alone. Captivating talks don’t just inform—they resonate. They follow arcs of fear, struggle, insight, and transformation. And they’re built on purpose, not just expertise.
The Drought and the Broken Dam: A Tale of Resilience
This story is a subconscious reflection of my recent learnings from the ISB CTO program’s module on crisis management and the need to embrace change with clarity and courage. Drag In today’s fast-shifting world, especially with the rapid rise of AI and uncertainty about what the future holds, what truly sets us apart is not prediction, but preparation. It is the mindset to accept disruption, stay curious, and constantly learn that adds real, lasting value to our lives and work. Drag In moments of crisis or transition, don't go it alone. Tap into your trusted circle: your colleagues, mentors, and friends. Just like the animals in the forest, every one of us has a role to play in each other’s journey. Whether it's wisdom, challenge, encouragement, or quiet presence, your support system is one of your greatest strategic advantages. Drag Stories like these are not just for us. They are seeds of resilience for our children. When we pass them on, we help the next generation see that challenges are not roadblocks, but invitations to grow stronger, wiser, and kinder. Drag Crisis will test us. But it also gives us the chance to reconnect with what matters, lean on those we trust, and emerge wiser, stronger, and more whole than before. Drag Let’s keep walking. Let’s keep learning. Let’s keep growing—together.
Enterprise AI Journey: From Simple Integrations to Complex Innovations
While tech headlines chase billion-dollar AI breakthroughs, smart companies are quietly winning with practical implementations that solve real problems. The most successful AI adopters follow a simple pattern: start small, build capability, scale with purpose. They're not revolutionizing everything at once—they're making incremental improvements that compound over time. From simple API integrations to AI-native products, here's the five-stage roadmap that's actually working for businesses ready to move beyond the hype. The AI revolution isn't waiting for perfect plans—it's built on practical implementations that solve real problems.
Leadership Beyond the Applause
To lead is to choose. And choices are rarely simple or popular. Leadership isn't just about applause, alignment, or being liked. Sometimes it's about holding the line when no one else will. About making the tough call, carrying the weight, and doing what’s necessary - even when it doesn’t feel good, or look good. This isn’t the leadership we celebrate. But it’s often the leadership that keeps everything standing.
Cursor: A Real-World Review of a Coding Assistant
Cursor feels like an eager coding intern—enthusiastic, agreeable, and occasionally stubborn in the most unexpected ways. It promises a lot, and while it helps with boilerplate and project scaffolding, it often needs more guidance than you'd expect from an "AI assistant." Worth exploring, but keep your hands on the wheel.
Thank you Virat ! End of an Era in Indian Cricket.
For 14 years, Virat Kohli was the heartbeat of India’s Test team - fierce, fearless, and relentless. As he steps away from the whites, he leaves behind more than runs and records - he leaves a legacy of passion, belief, and transformation. A small Tribute to the King-
A.C.T.I.V.E. – A Simple Way to Start Learning AI
I’ve found the A.C.T.I.V.E. mindset helpful - six simple ideas that keep learning manageable and grounded. Whether you’re technical or not, this can help you get started and stay on track.
Thanking the BabyCorp
To every organization out there: keep investing in new talent. Nurturing early careers isn’t just good for them, it’s a rewarding journey for the company as well. The growth, innovation, and culture they help create are worth every bit of the effort.
🔍 Stay Curious, Rethink the Routine 🤖
AI is transforming the engineering landscape, reshaping not only our creations but the very process of creation itself.