I realised that my passion lay in the realm of high performance, irrespective of the context, and the sustainability of such performance was a fascinating query. This question is invariably present in the minds of leaders in great organisations.
— Professor Alex Hill“When you're not in a geopolitical recession, political risk still matters, but it matters largely at a country level and primarily in emerging markets. But in a geopolitical recession, suddenly the biggest macro risks are by their nature political. And you focus less on growth and more on stability and resilience, and that's a problem because the free market model tells you 'don't focus on resilience and stability, focus first and foremost on growth and everything else will take care of itself'.”— Ian Bremmer
Founder of Eurasia Group & Political Risk Analyst
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Contributing to society comes in many forms. Meaningful careers not only fulfil our team members but also drive the broader economy as employees become taxpayers. This virtuous circle is a fundamental contribution to society.
— Ajaz AhmedOur company has always been guided by our foundational values: innovation, service, quality, and thought. We believe in embodying these values through our actions, rather than merely discussing them.
— Ajaz AhmedWe quickly adopt technologies we see potential in and dismiss those that don't seem promising. Over the last five years, we have heavily invested in Artificial Intelligence, which has brought immense benefits to us and our clients.
— Ajaz AhmedWe view ourselves as an innovation agency, one that marries the spheres of art and technology. We also aim to foster an environment that magnetises highly skilled individuals who strive to produce groundbreaking and influential work.
— Ajaz AhmedOur core belief is in the immense potential of technology as a force multiplier, particularly when it's rendered accessible and intuitive. From the onset, we have viewed the internet through the lens of software, rather than merely brochureware.
— Ajaz AhmedIndia boasts a robust workforce with nearly 5 million developers, a vast, young demographic, a burgeoning middle class, and a tech-enabled, English-speaking workforce. All these factors combine to offer what could be the opportunity of the decade for India.
— Girish MathruboothamFounder and CEO of Freshworks, cloud-based software company
My experience has shown me the importance of hiring problem solvers and builders, not just those who impose pre-established templates. The idea is not to forcefully superimpose their previous experience onto our company, but to adapt and innovate.
— Girish MathruboothamFounder and CEO of Freshworks, cloud-based software company
Rather than recruiting someone who assumes they've mastered it all, we seek those who regard their roles with awe. It's essential for us that they are moved by our journey and mission, and harbor an eagerness to learn, not just contribute.
— Girish MathruboothamFounder and CEO of Freshworks, cloud-based software company
I'm genuinely convinced that the upcoming decade will be the era of India as a product nation. The product revolution has begun, what we're terming as 'India SaaS' – the development of global SaaS products originating in India, not merely for the Indian market, but for the world.
— Girish MathruboothamFounder and CEO of Freshworks, cloud-based software company
Open-source evidence is essentially public information available to anyone and can be traced back to its original source. We've always maintained transparency in our methodologies and the step-by-step processes we employ.
— Eliot HigginsFounder of Bellingcat, open-source investigation journalism network
If someone can take our findings and draw out additional insights, we consider it a triumph. Our aim is to constantly enhance our understanding of the world, and contributions from others are invaluable in this pursuit.
— Eliot HigginsFounder of Bellingcat, open-source investigation journalism network
For instance, while AI can generate images that appear real, it cannot create convincing backgrounds that can be geolocated, since they do not correspond to actual places.
— Eliot HigginsFounder of Bellingcat, open-source investigation journalism network
It's essentially a democratic revolution, wresting control from the conventional gatekeepers like intelligence agencies and the media.
— Eliot HigginsFounder of Bellingcat, open-source investigation journalism network
By the time you've spoken to the 30th person, you'll have a good idea if your problem is substantial or not. Validation can be pretty straightforward. All it takes is communicating with people.
— Uri LevineCo-founder of Waze, GPS navigation app acquired by Google
Customer retention is the solitary metric indicating product-market fit. If you offer value, your customers will return; if you don't, they'll disappear.
— Uri LevineCo-founder of Waze, GPS navigation app acquired by Google