“Hello, nice to meet you Sangram.” I was surprised to see Sangram along with Yash this time. “Yes, I am also excited. I am joining hands with Yash in his new startup.” Said Sangram. “Based on what you have discussed with Yash earlier, I have tried to understand the product vision, I think it makes perfect business sense. I would love to work on...
“I am now all set with this amazing idea and I think this has a Billion dollar potential, Makarand. I spoke to a couple of my friends and all of them agreed to it. And you know what? A cousin of mine who has worked in some IT company for a year has agreed to join. I think I will have...
“I am thinking about the cofounder and the possible team. There are many options. But how can I choose the right people? I will not have a second chance in this case, very important to be right the first time.” Yash showed me a list of people he wanted to talk to. “Great, before you start talking to people, you need to develop your idea...
“While I am waiting to be relieved from my current job, I have been thinking about how best I can use my available time.” Yash started the discussion, after a couple of sips of hot coffee. It was very cold as we walked in, and the hot coffee was very much required before we could start talking. “One thing is to develop the idea further, and...
Yash was very quiet today. He was engrossed in some deep thoughts as we entered the coffee shop. It did not look like a normal Saturday morning. “I am having second thoughts.” As we settled at the table, I waited long enough for Yash to gather his thoughts. “It looks like I am trying to do something more than I can. I am...
“Hello Geeta, Nice to see you after a long.” It was good to see her along with Yash. “What brings you here?” I could guess, still, I wanted to hear from her. “Yash has been talking about quitting his job and starting on his own. I am a bit worried about this. He asked me to talk to you. I don’t know how...
“Makarand, I am so excited. As I discussed with you last week, I have been busy all week thinking about the solution I would like to build.” Yash was bubbling with ideas as we walked into our favorite coffee shop for the breakfast. “My new year resolution has given me great strength. Now there is no one stopping me.” “Sounds like a plan Yash. Good that you...
“I am flooded with new ideas.” Yash and I were having our Saturday breakfast at our favorite place along with a very large cup of coffee. “My new year resolution is to take the plunge, get over the fear, and start something of my own.” “Wow, Yash! I am with you. Finally, you made up your mind. I am so...
“Makarand, I am curious to see your post next week. I read your advice about not working during the holidays. I want to see whether you follow your own advice.” Rajesh was challenging me over the coffee break. “Yes, off course. You will definitely see something.” “Let me guess, I have understood a few things from your work style. You will finish some of the...
“There is so much work pending, and my family has planned for this holiday. I am not sure what to do.” Dinesh approached me with his application for vacation. It is Christmas time, and many team members have some plan or the other for the new year celebration. “So, what is the problem?” “I do need this break, but I feel guilty to be missing...
