“I don’t feel that spark anymore,” she said quietly.

When she called me to the cafe for a chat, I had no clue that she would drop the breakup bomb on me.

“What do you mean there is no spark? We can talk this through. There is nothing we can’t fix together!” I responded, dumbstruck.

No response.

I sat there staring at her blank expression as tears rolled down my eyes.

Her silence said it all.

At that moment, I realized it was the end. She had made up her mind. There was no turning back or saving this relationship…

A place for programming titans who can code even in their sleep! — That’s the image I always had in my head about Google.

When I saw a Linkedin job alert for a Technical Program Manager (TPM) position at Google that matched my work experience, I was delighted.

But I kept no expectations in my head.

With little programming experience, working at big tech companies like Google, Facebook, and Amazon always felt like a far fetched dream. Despite insecurities about my chances of making it into Google, I decided to give it a shot.

“Take the first step in faith…

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It was August of 2017.

When my friend showed me how easy it was to invest in Bitcoin, I was instantly hooked.

The obsession was so intense that I could hardly sleep. I spent hours watching random YouTuber’s rave about the next big Crypto that will change humanity. Every crypto coin or token I came across felt an exceptional investment opportunity.

I would eagerly wait for my salary to come in, only to pour it straight into new crypto projects. The euphoria was further fueled as I watched my portfolio rise in value significantly by December 2017.

It wasn’t long…

As a kid, a 4-day long train journey between the north and south of India marked the start and the end of summer holidays. The trip was a fascinating opportunity to watch changing scenery through the window, have fun with other kids, and enjoy different delicacies as the train stopped at various stations.

Although I have traveled to over 15 countries, no other journey evokes inspiration and emotions like the Indian trains. Between distinct loud horns and clacking wheels is a chaotic journey filled with colorful and memorable experiences. …

There are tons of success stories about how people have prepared and cracked interviews at top tech firms like Google, Facebook, and Amazon. However, hidden behind these success stories are stories of those who didn’t quite make it.

When I got a call from a Google recruiter on a cold morning in January 2020, I was thrilled. For anyone associated with technology, aspiring to work at Google is a dream-come-true opportunity, and I had to give it my best shot.

The interview process was rigorous, as expected. After four months and eight rounds of interviews, juggling between a full-time job…

At the beginning of 2020, I resigned from Directorship and handed over all equity I had in the startup.

When we began the startup journey in 2016, we had everything going for us. 4 friends with big dreams who had come together to build on an idea and make their mark on the world. We were selected in a well-known incubator program, we had seed funding, we won various accolades including Best Startup award, and even attended an accelerator program in Switzerland.

Yet, within 18 months into the startup, things started to slide south. Despite a functional prototype, a customer…

I know exactly how it feels. When my friends and I received the company incorporation certificate for our startup, the adrenaline rush and the excitement were running high. I still remember the sparkle in our eyes.

Logo design and branding, thinking of job titles, pitching to investors, filing patent applications, conducting customer surveys, finding office space, hiring, building product prototype — the list of tasks and decisions to make are endless. As the days go by, the list piles up rapidly.

In the early days, we strive for perfection and make even small decisions after putting a lot of thought…

“What’s your plan this weekend? You want to go out for a drink?” my friend asked.

“I wish! My plans for the weekend are crazy mate,” I replied with a smile.

I didn’t tell my friend all the details but on Friday I had to deal with a major project deadline at the office and then sprint to catch a 9-hour flight to India that evening.

Then on Saturday, pitch my startup idea at a major competition with an audience of over 200 people and handle press requests.

Finally, on Sunday, after taking advantage of every opportunity as I possibly…