Boring and complex - these are the two types of ideas that produce the greatest results in venture building. Albeit boredom and complexity are person-specific. Something boring to me could be immensely fascinating to you. The general rule of thumb here is that it is boring to the general population. Not many potential founders find […]
I. In their beautiful book Art and Fear, David Bayles and Ted Orland offer a simple recommendation for doing good work. The authors suggest if you want to do high-quality work, you have to do a lot of not-so-good-quality work first. If you try to achieve quality in one go, you will not succeed. The […]
Bangladesh, a nation of over 170 million people, faces a stark reality: more than 90% of its population lacks insurance coverage. This also reflects insurance's contribution to GDP which stands at meager 0.46% in Bangladesh, compared to 4.2% in India and 0.91% in Pakistan. Understandably, insurance remains a luxury for the privileged few. For the […]
Reading List is a Saturday roundup of readings and links about personal growth, business, entrepreneurship, good work, and the human condition. This edition features several reads on Schooling of Desire, Bookshop CEO Andy Hunter’s interview, ideas for a different and better way to live, and Rules' for Running My Membership Program. Enjoy. 1. Paper: Schooling […]
In today’s technology-first world, personal computers are no longer a luxury—they’re a necessity. However, this essential tool comes with a hefty price tag for businesses—an essential but expensive investment. As companies increasingly rely on technology to power their operations, the cost of maintaining and upgrading IT infrastructure has become a significant financial investment. Some sources […]
I recently went to a shop near my house to buy a pen. The shopkeeper seemed unusually gloomy. I tried to start a conversation, but he was not interested. This has been my consistent experience for quite some time. People seem disinterested in their tasks. When I go to the bank, my banker appears unhappy. […]
We presume that if a country invests in R&D, has a strong STEM education system, has abundant capital, and has pro-business policies, you have fertile ground for a thriving entrepreneurship ecosystem. However, research suggests that cultural and social norms play a greater role in determining the level of entrepreneurial activities in a country.
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