What is the Goal Gradient Effect? The closer a person is to finish a task or get to the gratification or reward part of their journey, the more motivated and energised the person is towards the completion of the said task. Another important aspect of this effect which has been…

The celebrated startup has analysts, industry veterans, and investors praising OYO for its fundraising prowess, its rapid expansion in territories, its Thiel scholar and founder Ritesh Agarwal, and fast track growth to being one of the biggest startups in the country. One of the few unique business model based companies…

Oyo, India’s largest hospitality company has been creating waves in South East Asia for a few years now. With operations in Nepal, Malaysia, Thailand, China, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Sri Lanka, and now Japan, Oyo has expanded has scaled up and expanded at a speed rarely never seen before. With complete…

Live streaming is a huge business in East Asia and gaining traction in South Asian countries like Vietnam, Indonesia, and India but like all new platforms, there is a dark side to this world. Old Youth Seoul Police announced that they have arrested 4 people in a case involving live…

We have all heard about the smartphone revolution with a huge number of new users joining the ranks of smartphone users every day. China, the most populous nation has already reached its smartphone saturation point. India, most of South East Asia like Indonesia and Vietnam are seeing fast growth in…

The last decade has seen incredible developments in the smartphone hardware industry. We have seen smartphone displays reaching levels comparable to your television screens. We have seen cameras improving from VGA cameras to 4k cameras. Keypads have moved onto touch screens which are more sensitive than your own skin. Memory…

This is a word that has had many different definitions given by Thought Leaders and has been used in various contexts. It is associated with successful startups. It is associated with existing market leaders bringing out new products or services. Anything successful in the market is now seen as disruptive…

This was a statement made at the last minute question asked of him while he was in a hurry to catch a plane. It's a simple statement that explains the current situation in the technology service market. In business, there are two ways to make money. You can bundle, or…

I recently read this blog post by Olacabs which got me thinking about the possible opportunities which might be hidden in the endless traffic of Indian city streets. Traffic is rising and will continue to rise. Pollution follows the same route. Blah blah blah, let’s get down to the business…