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When AI Polishes the Surface but Performance Cracks Beneath

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In today’s AI-enabled workplace, a new leadership challenge has quietly emerged — the illusion of performance. Everything appears flawless: PowerPoint decks are slick. KPIs are colour-coded and aligned with strategy. Performance reviews read like success stories. Automated reports and AI-assisted documentation are immaculate. But the daily operations? The client calls, the team huddles, the actual …

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EdTech Insights: Turning Setbacks into Opportunities from Project Handsfree

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In 2006, I started my first EdTech initiative, Project Handsfree for Teachers. My goal was ambitious yet simple: to revolutionize the way teachers approached remedial and advanced learning. The idea was to take these sessions out of the traditional classroom and into a computer lab where students could engage in online study. This would free …

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Speak Like a Leader: Build Trust and Authority as a New Entrepreneur

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As a first-time entrepreneur, your words are one of your most powerful tools. Whether you’re pitching to investors, leading your team, or engaging with customers, the way you communicate can establish your authority, build trust, and shape your leadership style. However, your words can also be misinterpreted, leading to challenges in building credibility. Learning to …

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The Power of Consistency: How 12 Months of Focus Changed My Business and My Life

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Building a business is a lot like growing a plant. At first, it’s just a seed—a tiny, fragile idea. It holds potential, but that potential means nothing without care, attention, and patience. This is what my experience taught me: even when you do things consistently without much focus, they often yield good results. But when …

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Weaving Success: The Journey of FLA

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In the ever-changing world of business, the road to success was not a straight path but a carefully woven tapestry of learning, doing, and improving. These three threads—distinct yet interdependent—were the foundation of my journey with FutureIcons Learning Academy (FLA). As a tutoring service initially offering online and offline solutions, FLA was evolving into a …

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What BYJU’S Teaches Us About Startup Success—and How to Avoid the Billion-Dollar Blunders

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When it comes to startups, I’ve had my fair share of scars and victories, especially in edtech. And if there’s one lesson I’ve learned, it’s that business acumen isn’t optional—it’s the survival gear every entrepreneur needs. That’s why the recent saga of BYJU’S caught my eye. Here was a company that rose from a small-time …

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When to Learn Entrepreneurship: Insights from an Accidental Entrepreneur

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Embarking on the entrepreneurship journey is like setting off on a thrilling treasure hunt—exciting, a bit daunting, and full of surprises around every corner! As an accidental entrepreneur, my own education in this dynamic field has been a delightful byproduct of my experiences and experiments with students. With a PhD in entrepreneurship education and an …

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Launching a Business: 1-5 Lakhs, Unveiling 5 Must-Haves!

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Welcome to a world where dreams take the shape of businesses, and investment is just the beginning. In my recent workshop, the burning question resonated: ‘What business can I start with 1 to 5 lakhs?’ Buckle up, because the answer isn’t just about the capital and business idea; it’s about strategically weaving through these five …

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Pico Entrepreneurship: Empowering Communities for Sustainable Change

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In my journey with Pico Entrepreneurship, I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with organizations committed to empowering the poor through microfinance initiatives. Volunteering with Chaupal (CENTRE FOR HOLISTIC ADVANCEMENT AND UPLIFTMENT OF POOR AND LANDLESS)in 2016, I initiated a concept focused on fostering self-reliance, making a significant impact with the support of Mudra loans. In …

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