My recent reflection on my trip to India brought me back to my early professional journey in India, beginning in 1998 when the internet was
Are you feeling overwhelmed or worried about being left behind by AI? If so, you’re not alone. Here’s a key point: AI isn’t just another
Understanding the needs and problems emerging from quantitative data analysis is crucial for driving objective, realistic and purposeful innovations across societal, private, government, or any
The genesis of this article is the missed diagnosis of our late dog, Neo, which is the very reason I have committed to finding meaningful
If you are a pet lover like me or a researcher involved in building innovative pet solutions using AI/ML, this post is for you. The
As someone driven by innovation, learning, brainstorming, observing, and building solutions, a deep dive into AI/ML/GenAI solutions continues to reveal the limitless potential of data
This is Bailey – a rescue my wife found and adopted from Alabama, and behind her is a picture and memory corner of our late
In recent years, technology has transformed many areas of our lives. It’s revolutionizing how we care for our pets, especially dogs. From wearable devices to
GenAI can perform various tasks for us, but to achieve the best results and build innovative GenAI-based models incorporating proprietary data and applications, we must
This article conceptualizes a framework and cross-pollinates three of my previous articles on product management (Ref: “Innovating with Purpose – Essence and Application of Design
The concept of “jugaad,” a term I grew up with in India and regularly applied during my computer engineering studies there, profoundly embodies the spirit of
Adopting Agile methodologies can often be challenging, especially in corporate environments where dependencies on non-Agile team members and rigid organizational structures can dilute Agile’s core
Many people narrate their lives through stories encapsulating their experiences, challenges, and accomplishments. While stories serve as powerful tools for communication and connection, enabling us
Uncovering the power of process mining with generative AI can constructively disrupt how we understand and optimize processes across various industries, including healthcare. We will
In the age of digital transformation, the wellness industry is ripe for innovation. The Wellness-as-a-Service (WaaS) concept is emerging as a transformative approach, blending technology,
This writing, one of countless others, may not be fully captured by my words. Still, on this Women’s Day, I aspire to shed light on
Being a proponent of innovation and having acquired experience by working in business functions ranging from Business Operations, R&D, HR, Finance, Legal, Compliance, Manufacturing, Product
Data mesh is an innovative approach to managing and accessing data across large organizations, designed to address the complexities and inefficiencies of handling vast amounts
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A Strategic Framework to Leverage Technology as an Enabler of Business Value and Innovation
In an ever-evolving landscape and environment, organizations must overcome the hurdle of proving the real-world benefits of their technology investments. This article covers a systematic
In the ever-evolving world of work, we often confront situations that challenge our values. These moments of moral ambiguity can be disturbing and enlightening, prompting
In my professional writing, a few of my articles originate from fleeting thoughts, which are carefully recorded and later elaborated in my blog. This article’s
Leaders come in all shapes and sizes; sometimes, the best have four legs and a tail. Our canine companions are more than just pets; they
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the metrics and goals organizations prioritize and reward can define their long-term success or eventual downfall. This choice goes
My experience interacting with Michael Porter a few years ago at Babson College in Wellesley, my alma mater, is one of the moments that I
Throughout my 25+ year tenure, I have witnessed the profound impact that true leaders, as opposed to conventional managers, have on a team’s success, morale,
Designing a system to ensure that AI technology behaves ethically, follows the rules, and acts responsibly when handling data is complex. This system should include
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Innovating with Purpose: The Essence and Application of Design Thinking
In the context of lean-agile delivery, innovation, entrepreneurship, and product management, the term ‘Design Thinking’ frequently surfaces, sparking curiosity and questions. What exactly is Design
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The Importance of Customer Engagement in Agile Digital Transformation and How to Navigate Absence
As organizations undergo rapid digital transformations, the agile mindset stands out as the core competency for project success. Central to agile’ s effectiveness is the
In the dynamic landscape of business and professional careers, disruptions are inevitable. These disruptions can stem from various sources, such as internal complacency, market forces,
Many of us, knowingly or unknowingly, have been conditioned to assess our success based on how others perceive us or how we measure up to
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How to Cultivate a Culture of Data Products and Monetization
Today, organizations across diverse sectors are accumulating vast quantities of data at an unparalleled scale. As aptly expressed, ‘data is the new oil’ and ‘data
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The future of Pharma R&D is replete with creativity and innovation through digital transformation
In the ever-evolving world of healthcare, the pharmaceutical industry continually seeks to make strides in research and development (R&D) — a task extraordinarily fragile, costly,
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What is agile product development
Product development is a complex, multifaceted process that requires an amalgamation of innovation, effective communication, and collaborative effort. With the advent of modern management methodologies,
In the dynamically evolving world of technology, data science has crystallized into a pioneering frontier, commanding immense demand in various professional sectors. It has become
As my spouse and I navigate the quiet corridors of our home, now void of our children’s laughter and chatter, I reflect on the profound
Artificial Intelligence is a powerful tool with transformative potential for various fields, including Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control (CMC). AI can learn, understand, and apply knowledge,
As healthcare continues to go through digital transformation, innovation in digital health business models is also happening simultaneously. However, from a sustainability perspective, these digital
People around the world are impacted in different ways by what happened on May 25th to George Floyd. As parents of two teenage boys, we
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Why killer assumptions
A thought to write on this topic is inspired by the fact that our success on anything we undertake is often as good as assumptions
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What’s not an MVP (Minimum Viable Product)
A fundamentally simple concept of MVP (Minimum Viable Product) often in practice gets intermingled with our personal experiences; knowledgebase; perceptions; beliefs; biases; the way we
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Rethinking business model – Revenue, Cost, and Community
Whether planned and well thought of or something that just happened, business model is at the heart of any organization. Typically, organizations have business model
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Sharing ideas through a story
The storytelling seems to be becoming a lost art. It’s one of the fastest and the agilest way to connect, inspire, mobilize, get your message
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Innovation for competitive advantage and sustainability
In most organizations, innovation slowly diminishes as they move from early stages to maturity. This is primarily because as an organization grows and establishes itself
A pre-conception that to innovate we need to deviate too far from the norm and from what we do in our regular jobs is not
This was originally written during 2014 Thanksgiving – sharing it here now! I have been thinking about writing on this for quite some time. I
While researching on ways to cross-pollinate business process excellence with the idea of innovation, I stumbled upon this article from Harvard Business Review – The Customer-Centered
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Opportunities – They are all around us
There are opportunities all around us driven by the needs, both obvious and the ones to be discovered. Besides being innate at observing and uncovering needs,
Any attempt to derive value from Big Data need to start with the understanding of problem that you want to solve and within the perimeter
Model for insurance exchange looks very similar to any ecommerce marketplace – Browse, Compare, and Purchase. Likes of Expedia, Orbitz, and Amazon operate efficiently at much
Innovation may have found a best buddy in big data. Data is omnipresent on pretty much everything that’s needed to run, sustain, and innovate in