In 2023, I wrote about The Paradox of Superhero Leadership. I argued that the “God Complex”, that untainted faith in a CEO’s individual brilliance, is a dangerous game. It prioritises “Vertical Differentiation” (vision and grit) while ignoring the “Mundane Management” and horizontal collaboration that actually keep the wheels on. Fast forward to 2026, and Palantir’s … Read more
Compliance as a Growth Engine: Transforming Challenges into Opportunities As we step into 2025, the compliance landscape is witnessing a dramatic shift. Once viewed as a burdensome obligation, compliance is now being redefined as a powerful enabler of growth and innovation, particularly for startups and small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Non-compliance penalties have skyrocketed in … Read more
In the world of technology, engineers are not just cogs in a machine; they are the builders, the dreamers, and the ones who solve the problems they see in the world. And sometimes, those solutions turn into billion-dollar businesses. This is the story of the “Palantir Mafia,” a group of former Palantir employees who have … Read more
Disclaimer: I have immense regard for Elon Musk, so much so, I have gifted Ashlee Vance’s book on the Paypal Mafia boss to multiple people. I have even compared him to the fictional Peter Weyland in my discussions with fellow nerds. But this article is not about the trailblazing leader who sows the seeds of … Read more
We, as engineers, are not employed to just build that shiney app in the latest technologies, but to deliver our contribution in support of the business purpose (If not drive it!)