by Rangaprabhu Parthasarathy | Jun 3, 2016 | Features, General
The jerk of today seems to have all the reasons to be one. The more the hate, the easier it is to justify (or not) the boorish behavior. Jerkdom has been embraced because it is rather cool and hip. The legend goes that Steve Jobs was a jerk to some of his employees...
by Rangaprabhu Parthasarathy | Oct 6, 2014 | Perspectives
Yes, real problems are being addressed Today’s startups are getting a bad rap. Especially the ones in the Silicon Valley. The common perception is that much of the work coming out of these startups are not engaged in the effort of solving real problems that need...
by Rangaprabhu Parthasarathy | Jun 3, 2014 | Features, General
It is now officially an annual ritual—my open/public letter to my son on his birthday. I wrote the first one when he turned 4. I followed it up with one when he turned 5. On March 29, my medium guy (noting his objection to the word small), turned 6. Here is my letter...
by Rangaprabhu Parthasarathy | May 7, 2014 | Profiles
After a prolonged and much publicized search, technology behemoth Microsoft selected Indian American, and longtime Microsoft veteran, Satya Nadella, as its next CEO. Nadella follows the hallowed footsteps of Steve Ballmer and founder Bill Gates as only the third CEO...
by Rangaprabhu Parthasarathy | Aug 8, 2013 | Features
Here we are in the glorious 21st century. Technology enriches every aspect of our life. It helps us connect with family and friends; with co-workers and business contacts; and even with random people across the world who share common interests. It helps us see and...
