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shaktifellows

Wed, 08 May 2024 02:01:58 +0530

when i first stepped into the professional world during my uni days i had no clear direction. it’s been a decade of learning from exceptional people who not only became my friends but also mentors, pushing me forward with their best knowledge. they guided me with unwavering support, trust, time and money when i had very little to offer in return. their belief in me helped me get to wherever i am today, and for that i am eternally grateful.

flashbacks?

Tue, 07 May 2024 02:01:58 +0530

year one is just you living the same tough day on a loop you can’t shake it off. no matter how you try to distract yourself, you can’t escape it. people keep saying it’s all part of the plan and maybe they’re not wrong, but every time they say it you want to smash their head with your knee. fast forward two or three years and you start to feel normal almost like you’re going to get through unscarred. but then something simple: a song or something he used to say being said by someone else triggers everything and suddenly you’re thrown back to that day, reliving the news all over again.

idle?

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 02:01:58 +0530

okay so here’s a fun fact about people: most of you have got a serious weirdness problem. yk if you’re just chilling not actively doing something suddenly everyone turns into a makeshift security guard with a life lecture ready. “hey, what’s the deal? sitting idle? there’s a world of work out there and you’re lounging? come on, find that dream job! that’s your life mission!” like, seriously? my life’s mission is to find a purpose to work? to be an employee? are you sure or are you really trying hard to be funny?

alpha man

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 02:01:58 +0530

growing up i realize i wasn’t always as expressive as i am now. around girls? i was super shy even when my heart was all in. sure i had a bunch of friends and was close with my sister but with girls, it was a whole different ball game. it felt like no one ever gave me a playbook on how to talk to them. the focus was always on studying, anything else was just a distraction. as a result, i measured my worth in grades, totally unaware there was another way to exist.

fire fast

Sun, 26 Nov 2023 02:01:58 +0530

a recent observation while talking to my founder pals: firing is part of the early startup journey. it’s tough because not everyone fits in and as a founder, your role isn’t to mold them but to find those who naturally align. you’re in the game to find those who vibe with your vision not to run a training camp. the deal is simple: treat the keepers well, be fair to the others with a decent severance but then you’ve gotta let go. early stage founding isn’t about coaching; it’s about finding the right fit fast.

age?

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 02:01:58 +0530

lately, age has been like, this big thing on my mind. you know how everyone just want to slap an age label on us, treating everyone like they are just products with expiration dates? yeah i absolutely hate it.

let’s get real: aging isn’t one size fits all. we’re talking body, mind and yeah, even soul wise. i’m all about chilling with the forever young at heart gang. the bold, the dreamers, honestly that’s my tribe. ever met a 18yo with the soul of an 80yo? been there and then there are 80yos with the dreams and vibes of a fresh 18yo. honestly, goals.

chasing my own tail or chasing dreams?

Sun, 19 Nov 2023 02:01:58 +0530

just hit one of those mega reflective moods. my life’s recently kind of has been like a mashup of writing code, reading and trying to nail a messi style goal: ambitious, right? juggling a zillion interests here, feeling a bit like aaron in overdrive, minus the legendary status. this hustle culture’s got me feeling like i’m stuck in an endless game. we’re all running around, trying to score in life but often forgetting to enjoy the game itself. remember the last time i just sat back, relaxed and didn’t worry about strategizing my next move? so yeah, it feels like i am in this high-speed chase, looking for the next big thing but not really savoring the journey. how does messi stay cool with all that pressure, man? i don’t really know.

disappointment.com!

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 12:13:30 +0530

remember when the internet was just cat videos and memes? now it’s like an awkward family reunion with my online ‘relatives’, always expecting something, always really disappointed. it’s a classic case of ‘back in my day, we didn’t need approval from internet strangers.’ but here we are getting unsolicited advice like ‘do this, not that’ or ‘don’t get offended.’ like can’t we all just vibe in our own lanes?

spoiler alert: your expectation of me being someone else is your circus to manage not mine. me? i’m just here keeping it 100 and expecting nothing less than authenticity. “why not join me in the chill zone?” i could hope for you to mind your own business but you might be too busy being the self appointed guardian of internet manners.

enterprise sales: what's changed in 2023?

Sat, 11 Nov 2023 02:01:58 +0530

gm, sales champs! buckle up maybe because things are shifting in the world of enterprise sales. back in the day we could just spray and pray with emails right? well those days are like so last decade. today, the game’s on a whole new level. open rates have been down in the dumps. spam filters? they’re playing hard to get even with legit emails. and the financial climate? let’s just say it’s not as cushy as it once was. companies are tightening their belts and that means every dollar spent has to count.

unapologetically me

Sat, 04 Nov 2023 02:01:58 +0530

i’ve come a long way, folks. i used to feel guilty for asking questions but that’s old news. i’ve learned to embrace my unique self and if that doesn’t sit well with everyone, that’s okay. i’m done apologizing for being me.

growth teams?

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 02:01:58 +0530

building a killer growth engine is all about keeping it simple. set one or two clear north star metrics, create a culture where everyone’s brainstorming data-driven hypotheses, and make sure you’re moving at lightning speed with an mvp mindset. forget the team structure fuss; it’s about fostering an environment where failure is cool because it means you’re learning and improving fast.

run growth experiments that give clear answers. most experiments succeed only about 30% of the time, which is great if failure is clear. the core idea is creating a culture that doesn’t shy away from failing, as long as it’s obvious what the outcome means. the trick is to design experiments that either prove your ideas are winners or show they’re duds. no maybe’s allowed. by giving it your all in these experiments, you can confidently say “yes” or “no.” this approach keeps you from doing the same things over and over because you’re not sure if they work. it works for both big and small experiments, making learning and growth the name of the game.

letting perceptions simmer

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 02:01:58 +0530

there’s something inherently human about sizing someone up within moments of meeting them. whether it’s in the break room or a board meeting, our minds are quick to assess and analyze. “could i see myself grabbing coffee with this person? collaborating on a task?” it’s almost as if our minds are racing to draft narratives based on initial encounters. but here’s a curveball: what if we shelved those initial impressions, allowed them to stew and revisited them after some reflection? this isn’t about indecision or hesitancy. it’s about granting clarity its due time. taking this slight detour can lead to a richer understanding of people, enriching our relationships in unexpected ways.

build or buy? build & buy.

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 02:01:58 +0530

ever been in those company meetings where everyone’s debating “should we build this or just buy it?” it’s like being at a buffet and choosing between pizza and pasta. but here’s a thought: why not have a bit of both? enter the “build and buy” philosophy. it’s about finding that sweet spot where you can mix and match, getting the best of ready-made solutions with your own spin on things. kind of takes the pressure off, doesn’t it?

shakti goap

Fri, 14 May 2021 12:13:30 +0530

it’s been four days since shakti left us. i am slowly trying to accept it, but i still cry. i’m also unable to control my emotions as i’m writing this. i never expected to write something like this, but i think this will help. i am still unsure of how to process this grief. i have never felt this hopeless. shakti left us on 8th may, a couple of days before i turned 24. he was hospitalized for the last couple of weeks, where he showed signs of improvement and i always knew he would recover but unfortunately he couldn’t. i don’t even know whom i should blame or if i should even blame someone. one thing i am very sure about is that he shouldn’t have been taken from us. this is very unfair.

recruitment realities: why startup hiring needs a fresh approach

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 02:01:58 +0530

so, let’s talk startups and hiring. here’s the deal — startups are hiring like there’s no tomorrow, pouring money into it like they’re making it rain. but strangely, they’re not exactly acing it.

what’s the common move? “let’s outsource this whole hiring thing to recruitment agencies. they’ve got it all figured out, right?” well, not exactly. it’s more like they’re figuring it out as they go. here’s why it’s a bit of a bumpy ride:

things i learned in my undergrad, the hard way!

Sat, 27 Oct 2018 12:13:30 +0530

3 and a half years later…

my undergrad is coming to an end (finallllllly) since there’s only one more semester to go which i’m unsure of completing (just kidding). if you are a student who studies in an indian 2nd tier engineering college, you can completely relate to my glee: no more stupid examinations, mindless copying of un-useful assignments, attendance norms of >75%, not using mobile phones, college administrators giving a hard time, etc etc but there are plenty of memories which i would surely miss: going to an exam completely unprepared (still passing), watching late night football matches, going on unplanned trips and of course making some lifelong friends.

what france’s wc win meant to me?

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 12:13:30 +0530

no, it’s not just about football. being such a huge football fan and experiencing france win the world cup in paris would of course be a story to tell my grandchildren, but there is something more to this.

i am being completely honest here. i never rooted for france to win the world cup, not until the very end, the semifinals. yes, living in paris surrounded by the french, i was probably the only argentine fan. you would not understand how difficult it was for me to see my idol unhappy again. but nevertheless, this post is not about him but about what it meant to me to be in france during the world cup.

visiting barcelona: a dream come true!

Fri, 20 Jul 2018 12:13:30 +0530

“alé alé, alé alé, força barcelona alé” this is the raucous chant that reverberated through the nou camp when i put my foot in. ah, the camp nou, home to my club, fc barcelona and might i even add, the home of football. ❤

before i even started planning my trip to paris for my internship, i knew i had to travel to barcelona. being a huge barça fan, no way i was going to miss a chance to visit barcelona. the plans waned at times throughout when i couldn’t find a good time to visit since there were no matches. but luckily just before i was leaving europe, joan gamper trophy between barça and boca juniors was supposed to happen and hence without wasting a single second, i booked my tickets and started planning for my trip :d my cousin brother who also is a barça fan and had traveled to barcelona before helped me identify must-visit places and plan my travel. i planned to travel alone and spend 5 days in barcelona.

messi!

Sun, 24 Jun 2018 12:13:30 +0530

may 20, 2023. in my heart, messi’s still rocking 19. forever young.

it’s this bright sunny day in barcelona, right? the city’s buzzing with culés, all hyped up but kinda blue too. it’s the season’s last la liga match at camp nou. everyone’s feeling it the big moment’s nearly here. barça’s leading the league, so they’re champs regardless but the vibe is… intense. camp nou’s packed with loads of fans outside begging to get in. but like, why the massive crowd?

analysing different operational transformation algorithms for collaborative editing

Wed, 07 Jun 2017 12:13:30 +0530

operational transformation, the real-time collaborative editing algorithm

Sat, 13 May 2017 12:13:30 +0530

building a real-time collaborative editor using operational transformation

Mon, 01 May 2017 12:13:30 +0530

what is happiness?

Wed, 07 Sep 2016 02:01:58 +0530