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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