Ashish GuptaSelfishness is a virtue, if…..Selfishness is berated as a bad idea. However, evolution wires us to be selfish on many dimensions — looking after our children often at…Jul 28, 2020Jul 28, 2020
Ashish GuptaCorruption is inherent in dispensing wisdom at scaleThe world has always been obsessed with scaling. Even more so in modern times given higher efficiency of tools, media, distribution etc.Apr 20, 2020Apr 20, 2020
Ashish GuptaPlan for a 30–50% productivity hit with Working from homeCOVID is forcing a lot of us to WFH.Mar 25, 2020Mar 25, 2020
Ashish GuptaSay NO to “stuff” by defaultConsider a person with a medical condition caused by too much smoking where their survival depends on a drug still in research. They can…Nov 3, 20191Nov 3, 20191
Ashish GuptaAlign 95% of executive compensation with long term performance of a companyOne of the biggest challenges in corporate accountability is the disconnect between what is financially lucrative for the CEO and for the…Sep 26, 2019Sep 26, 2019
Ashish GuptaGig economy — will we become “Task-wagers”Some of us are good at doing things while others are good at figuring out what to do. The latter get paid more. Knowing “what” to do is…Apr 11, 2019Apr 11, 2019
Ashish GuptaPros/Cons of venture being a first jobIn a recent discussion a young person asked if they should take up a career in venture capital as their first job. Some of my thoughts.Jan 5, 2019Jan 5, 2019
Ashish GuptaBuild Technology infrastructure or risk “technological colonization”There are a few fundamental technologies where India needs to catchup and own IP aggressively. Not owning some of these technologies puts…Jun 2, 2018Jun 2, 2018
Ashish GuptaDon’t convince someone to become an entrepreneurIn some geographies — the Bay Area and Bangalore in particular — entrepreneurship is often viewed as a mandatory experience and sign of…Mar 4, 2018Mar 4, 2018