In 2022, I have completed my undergrad at the University of Amsterdam. Now an honors graduate in business administration, this marks a step toward the final year of this (full-time & five-year) academic sprint. This September, a day after Ganesh Chaturthi and thus quite auspiciously, my master’s program in persuasive communication (Graduate School of Communication, UvA) begins.
Read MoreSliem currently follows a double Master’s in Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, while being equipped with a double Bachelor's (honours) in Mathematics and Physics, and a Minor degree in Programming from the University of Amsterdam. A teacher, he also leads eight business units across two countries at AthenaStudies tutoring company. With wispy views of the Tokyo skyline on his horizon — we quickly catch up on where Sliem stands today.
Read MoreDaniils is an entrepreneurial self starter and an Honours student, who has been teaching himself Python and Data Science in the evenings after college. In addition to working at Adyen, he is building a travel company that employs AI-matching technology. During an easy chat on a warm Sunday evening, I listen in awe as this young man from Latvia shares a snapshot of where he stands in academics and work.
Read More“One of the biggest highlights of this year has been winning the Harvard World Model United Nations 2020 Social Venture Challenge (SVC) hosted by The Resolution Project, and becoming a Resolution Fellow. SVC is a platform for university students around the world to pitch their ideas for a social venture to a global panel. Winning the SVC along with my best friend has made me realise my dream of contributing to the society as a social entrepreneur.“
Read MoreMarketers need to hold their organisations accountable for the smallest and the most massive decisions while keeping the value core in mind. Any error in doing so is a sign of brand corruption. A tiny blocked artery is a sign of a life threatening problem. Similarly, no problem is too small or too isolated for an organisation that is healthily centred.
Read MorePooja founded Mimaansa in 2012, helping government schools create an integrated environment for students with learning disabilities (LD). We explore how the Indian society has understood learning disabilities, availability of state support through policies and educational institutions, intricacies of parent-child and teacher-student relationships, and her transformative personal growth while building a social enterprise ground up.
Read MoreOur ‘brand’ is the reputation that precedes us. Integrity in action is a powerful method of establishing this reputation. For individuals, it comes in the form of walking the talk. For organisations, it comes in the form of building a functional relationship with stakeholders - one that is worth more than the money that is accounted for.
Read MoreAs a child, I was asked to remember that a rolling stone does not gather moss. But it did not make things clear enough and a pressing question remained - is a stone supposed to gather moss? If yes, then rolling is not an advisable activity. If not, then rolling around is great!
Read MoreA study of nationalist narratives, colonial past and intergenerational trauma has led to a newfound perspective on international relations, workforce migration and work culture tendencies. This, coupled with my work experience as an employer and an employee, is leading to validations from my past projects and new theories in organisational management during the times of crisis i.e. the times when a step change is essential.
Read MoreNinad is a technologist. His entrepreneurial leap involved building digitalisation channels for brick and mortar shops. In parallel, he has led teams in iOS/Android development plus applications focused on data analytics, machine learning and internet of things. In 2017, he joined MetaMorphoSys Technologies as a core team member.
Read MoreA slow economy is not a good time to be unemployed - but this is the time to consider changing lanes and recalibrate our plans for the future. The world is online, and the world is sitting at home. What better time to reach out and understand what will take us to point B from point A?
Read MoreEkta is a proficient marketer with agency and client-side experience, an IT engineer, an athlete - and a teacher. Currently based in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam), her organisation works closely with the region’s public education system to implement a virtual learning environment for students.
Read MoreWho decides that the sculpture is ideal? Perhaps the magnificence of a stone that’s unchiseled and unchallenged is unparalleled. Perhaps, its wholesome nature is its beauty. Perhaps, no chiseling is necessary.
Read MoreWe had a fascinating task during our introductory ‘kick off day’ at the University of Amsterdam. Approximately 1300 students from the business administration class of 2022, belonging to 60 different nationalities, were assigned into 12 smaller groups and briefed on how the course is structured.
Read MoreOn relocating – there was an initial grapple with feeling insufficient, since the fast paced work life of Mumbai was what I had always known. Dropping out at the age of 19, hustling for a year and building a serious business after that meant I had never really had a vacation till after exiting that business, till after I was 25. Also, my workaholic tendencies had continued into new roles, so no proper vacation till crossing 28.
Read MoreThrough her project, she offered me an intense peek within my own thought patterns and the way I experienced this world. Never had I realised with this intensity that clothes are, after all, nothing more than fabric covering the body. It is only an indulgent conversation with a person that truly establishes what they are made of.
Read MoreSK Exports is one of India’s largest leather manufacturing and export houses, and has been associated with top luxury brands across Europe. It was a natural move for the promoters to launch a retail brand in house, since the manufacturing ability was flawless, and could withstand the initial slow retail demand. Before I joined, the brand had been around for 5 years with 10 boutiques spread across north India and a scratchy online presence. My task was to reposition, reinforce and create brand infrastructure.
Read MoreMy introspection has a mix of arrogance and detachment, a mix of anger and forgiveness. It is also improper to disconnect ethics from commercial wisdom. My decision had a distinct sense of foresight and prioritisation. Perhaps saving money was a short term benefit, and saving my company’s reputation from a malicious campaign was long term.
Read MoreAfter 8 years of working in senior roles across real estate services and luxury retail, I head to the University of Amsterdam for a BSc in Business Administration. This extensive three year course would involve understanding all aspects of managing an organisation in a scientific manner, with all the perks of an excellent academic environment and a prosperous global city. I’m certainly excited for this oncoming shift in worldview.
Read MoreThis practice of documenting my journey has been quite beneficial, since I tend to oversee how fast some months have passed, and how sharp some turns have been – sideways and upwards. From home cleaning to real estate services, onwards to luxury retail and now a comprehensive slow living media company – it has been a journey with a plan, with intent and everything seems to falling in place – delighting me, in the process.
Read More
