Monday, December 02, 2024

🌟 Reflecting on the Journey of Innovation 🌟

 ðŸŒŸ Reflecting on the Journey of Innovation 🌟


I received last week an email from Xartup about one of their Fellowships, and it prompted me to pause and reflect on how eventful and rewarding this journey has been for our startup. 🚀

From humble beginnings, our vision to develop transformative technologies has steadily gained recognition, and I’m thrilled to share some of the milestones we’ve achieved along the way:
✅ Microsoft for Startups – Honored to be part of this esteemed program that has provided invaluable resources and mentorship.
✅ Google for Startups – A remarkable opportunity to access a global network and expertise, empowering us to scale our impact.
✅ IIM Kashipur's FIED Program – Joining forces with one of India’s premier institutes to foster innovation and entrepreneurship.
✅ And many more – Each partnership, program, and accolade has been a step closer to our mission of advancing literacy and education through cutting-edge technology.

If you are starting a company of your own and need some tips, please free to comment below. Also, I would be happy to discuss with you the possibilities of us mutually helping each other, expanding our networks in the VC world.

These achievements wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible support of our team, mentors, and well-wishers. 🌟 Thank you all for believing in our vision and helping us turn ideas into reality.
Here’s to continuing this journey of innovation, collaboration, and impact! 💡✨
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Sunday, December 01, 2024

Serendipity: The Power of Chance Encounters

Sometimes, a simple interaction can lead to unexpected opportunities.

Recently, I posted a comment on Anu Lall's LinkedIn post, which caught her attention. She replied, asking what language the comment was written in—Esperanto, as it turns out.

This sparked a meaningful exchange. We had the opportunity to share our slide deck, originally prepared for Prof. Jeffrey Sachs, as part of our efforts to introduce RALPH to a broader audience.

Moments like these remind me of the importance of staying open to connections and conversations—they can pave the way for incredible possibilities.

Update:  Here is what I conveyed to her, in case the image is not coming through okay. 

"I am learning Esperanto because my company is developing a technology based on Esperanto. We believe that it has potential to significantly impact literacy and educational development, like no other technology around, especially in India. I know that everybody speaks in hyperboles about their own startup, but, in this case, we have discussed this technology with many academics & researchers, who have experience with numerous field studies, and so we have good reason to say that. We have even brought it to the attention of two Nobel Laureates, so far. Two and counting. :-)"

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