May 8, 2020How is Telemedicine Helping Mildred?Mildred, 75, is retired and lives alone as her husband passed away a few years ago. She keeps herself busy with volunteering in her community, keeping up with her grandchildren and children, and maintaining her physical and mental health as she continues to age. She was diagnosed with arthritis 3…Telemedicine5 min read
Apr 28, 2020The Sacred Marriage of Design Thinking and AgileFive years back, my then boss handed me a copy of ‘The Design of Everyday Things’ by Don Norman, introducing me to design as a problem-solving tool. In India, Design thinking was still not a revolution the way data science was, and people didn’t yet appreciate its far-reaching application in…Design Thinking5 min read
Apr 23, 20205 steps to transition to a Sustainable Corporate StrategyI met James Puckace, or Jim, when he visited Babson to hire interns for an interesting new project at Lubrizol: exploring a new raw material source in nut shell waste in developing countries and working on setting up a new supply chain system for the same. The aim of the…Sustainability6 min read
Mar 9, 2020Repurposing Capitalism (Part 2)After exploring the construct of Dematerialization and the antithesis of Capitalism and Growth in Part 1 of this article, I continue to explore the changing landscape of business and the potential of the sharing economy. The Changing Face of Modern Business In my year and a half as a Babson…Sustainability4 min read
Mar 9, 2020Repurposing Capitalism (Part 1)Capitalism is an economic system based on free markets and limited government intervention. Proponents argue that capitalism is the most efficient economic system, enabling improved living standards. However, despite its ubiquity, many criticise that capitalism has short termism, causing inequality, and damage to the environment. Colin Mayer, a professor of…Capitalism4 min read
