PinnedUjwal ArkalgudThe Hidden Forces That Drive (and Derail) Business GrowthAnthropology teaches us that how people buy is a function of the tension they’re looking to resolve in their work lives.Jul 30Jul 30
Ujwal ArkalgudThe Plague of Becoming a Full-Time Fundraiser: Why This Needs to ChangeFor far too long, entrepreneurs have been trapped in a vicious cycle: becoming full-time fundraisers instead of full-time builders. It’s a…5d ago5d ago
Ujwal ArkalgudThe Subtle Art of Staying Out of It: Leadership Lessons Rooted in Business AnthropologyIn a recent episode of the REWORK podcast titled “The Subtle Art of Staying Out of It,” host Kimberly Rhodes interviews the co-founders of…Aug 26Aug 26
Ujwal ArkalgudWhat Pain Are You Willing to Endure? The Key to Navigating Tensions in B2B BusinessIn the B2B tech space, there’s a question that cuts to the heart of success: What pain are you willing to endure? This isn’t just a…Aug 13Aug 13
Ujwal ArkalgudThe Growth Trap: Why Most Management Consulting Approaches FailLet’s talk about something that doesn’t get enough airtime: the glaring disconnect between management consultants and the real-world…Aug 9Aug 9
Ujwal ArkalgudLiberating Your Business: Decoding the Tension Alignment FrameworkIn my last post, we explored the hidden tensions that shape markets and influence customer decisions. We discussed how misalignment with…Aug 7Aug 7
Ujwal ArkalgudWelcome to “Bootrapped: The Growth-Stage Revolution”Escaping the Cycle: Profitability, Product Leadership, and the Power of AnthropologyMay 22, 2023May 22, 2023
Ujwal ArkalgudIs ‘meaning’ the missing piece of the empathy puzzle?Books about empathy seem boundless, with each one attempting to teach the reader how to become more empathetic. In 2020 alone, I counted…Feb 8, 2022Feb 8, 2022
Ujwal ArkalgudWhy meaning matters.In April this year, as the people of India were trying to come to terms with an overwhelming spike in COVID-19 cases and deaths, Washington…Jul 13, 20211Jul 13, 20211
Ujwal ArkalgudThe anatomy of a trendContrary to popular perception, a trend isn’t something that’s getting a lot of mentions at a point in time.Feb 4, 2021Feb 4, 2021