Vani KolaWithholding FeedbackCritical constructive feedback plays an essential part in our growth. It allows us to improve ourselves, become more confident, and develop…Jan 19, 2022Jan 19, 2022
Vani KolaThe Power of Compounding & Playing the Long Game“The first rule of compounding is to not interrupt it unnecessarily.”Dec 8, 20214Dec 8, 20214
Vani Kola3D Printing — The Future of ManufacturingI remember the early days of the telephone in India. My family waited 10 years to get a connection, and paid an arm and a leg to use it…Nov 25, 2021Nov 25, 2021
Vani KolaWhy We Invested in Elevar SportsThe India sports footwear and activewear market is currently at $9B, and is expected to grow to $20B by 2025. Despite the immense growth…Sep 7, 2021Sep 7, 2021
Vani KolaRise Of The Creator EconomyMore than 50 million people around the world consider themselves to be creators. Yet, for most of history, they struggled to reach their…Aug 25, 20211Aug 25, 20211
Vani KolaAccidental DiscoveriesAccident is the name of the greatest of all inventors, to paraphrase Mark Twain. From microwaves to chocolate chip cookies, from the…Jul 29, 2021Jul 29, 2021
Vani KolaStanding On The Shoulder Of GiantsThe first women who really influenced my life were those that I never got the chance to meet — my grandmothers. I only knew them through…Jul 23, 20212Jul 23, 20212
Vani KolaFinding The Work-Life Balance RoutineWork-life balance is hard to strike. Structuring my life, breaking it into parts, and sticking to routines has helped me stay focused…Jul 14, 2021Jul 14, 2021
Vani KolaThe Push And Play Of Power DynamicsGoogle fired Margaret Mitchell, the AI ethics co-lead at Google Brain. Mitchell’s co-leading colleague, Timnit Gebru, had been fired too…Jul 7, 2021Jul 7, 2021
Vani KolaWhen Should Businesses Pivot?Some of the most successful startups are an outcome of various business pivots.Jun 30, 2021Jun 30, 2021