SAURABH SAHA

SAURABH SAHA's Substack explores the intersections of technology, product development, entrepreneurship, and politics, with a critical lens on societal norms and practices. It offers insights into strategy, leadership, and innovation while questioning educational systems, workplace cultures, and the impacts of marketing. The content varies from personal experiences to analyses of broader social and economic issues.

Technology Product Development Entrepreneurship Politics Strategy Leadership Innovation Educational Systems Workplace Culture Marketing and Advertising Societal and Economic Issues

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The Cost Of Entrepreneurship in India

0 implied HN points • 31 Jan 20
  1. Entrepreneurship in India can have high personal costs, especially post-failure.
  2. Many entrepreneurs face challenges finding traditional jobs after shutting down startups.
  3. Entrepreneurs may not always be respected in India, making job transitions difficult.

The Thinking Deficit

0 implied HN points • 30 Jan 20
  1. Original thinking challenges the status quo and is crucial for solving complex problems.
  2. In today's society, there is a deficit in original thinkers who can bring about meaningful change.
  3. Thinkers play a vital role in reshaping ideologies, questioning systems, and driving innovation.

My Top 10 Books of 2019

0 implied HN points • 28 Jan 20
  1. Intercom on Startups is a must-read for tech entrepreneurs and product managers.
  2. Never Split The Difference is a great book on negotiation and human interaction.
  3. Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion is a brilliant insight into human psychology.

Marketers-The Evil Geniuses

0 implied HN points • 28 Aug 19
  1. Marketing has the power to shape perceptions and behaviors by planting ideas in the subconscious.
  2. Marketers have played a significant role in promoting stereotypes and age-old notions through advertising.
  3. Mass media and advertising have been used to create social narratives and influence consumer behavior.

The Problem

0 implied HN points • 21 Aug 19
  1. The biggest problems India faces include 'equity and equality', 'incompetence', 'lack of accountability mechanisms'.
  2. Issues like reservations intended for equality often result in equity devoid of meritocracy.
  3. Efforts are being made in Eastern UP to create small-scale industries and address mentorship, market connections, and funding challenges.
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The Culture Code

0 implied HN points • 11 Aug 19
  1. Culture is a crucial part of any organization, shaped by founders and affecting every aspect of the company.
  2. Founders need to consciously build a culture code that defines how employees interact and work.
  3. A strong culture code can lead to success and longevity, while a lack of focus on culture can lead to downfall.

The Arrival

0 implied HN points • 10 Aug 19
  1. The author shifted from a tech career to work in a non-profit to create impact and found it exhilarating.
  2. In Deoria, the author encountered inspiring entrepreneurs like Pooja, who highlighted the potential of small enterprises to empower communities.
  3. Companies like Rural Shores and Rural Roots in Deoria are making a positive impact by providing employment and empowerment through their unique business models.

What to build when you're building?

0 implied HN points • 08 Aug 19
  1. Software is important but should not overshadow fulfilling human needs in product development.
  2. Successful products fulfill human needs and provide unique value to customers.
  3. Understanding human psychology and anthropology is crucial in creating customer-centric products.

On Leadership-A Treatise On Leadership

0 implied HN points • 08 Aug 19
  1. Leadership involves elements like envisioning the future, intelligence, sacrifice, risk-taking, empathy, and ethics.
  2. Empathy is a crucial trait for effective leadership as it fosters trust and productivity.
  3. Great leaders demonstrate empathy, excellent communication skills, understanding of human psychology, and ethical leadership.

The Skill Dimensional Conundrum

0 implied HN points • 30 Mar 23
🚌 Education Skill development School System Career Paths Curriculum Learning methods
  1. Skills are the ability to do a job well, leading to productivity and better lifestyle.
  2. The education system in India focuses more on knowledge than practical skills, leading to a gap in real-world preparedness.
  3. To succeed in a changing world, students and professionals need to focus on building practical skills through experiential learning and community interaction.

The Productivity Problem

0 implied HN points • 02 Apr 23
💼 Business Productivity
  1. Productivity is a key concern for organizations from the industrial revolution to the current information age.
  2. Productivity is defined by factors like focus, time management, company profit, outcome, and impact.
  3. Measuring productivity involves considering focus, time management, output quality, impact, and alignment with intended goals.