27Dec 2017 by ksurya No Comments

Impressions// “Digital Disruption” by James McQuivey

Business, culture, digital, e-commerce, Entrepreneurs, Management, Startups
This book demystifies ‘digital’ & opens horizons to many possibilities. The book works to incline your worldview to the changes, present & potential. The book is a guide that helps to cultivate a disruptive mindset in the digital era. James has articulated a new fundamental human needs model in line with the digital world. James is both prescriptive, with real-life examples, and predicts the possible future. Digital Disruption has a profound impact; particularly if it is your first read on this subject. James writes, don’t be misled by the word “digital”…. he is right, the book is not only for a technology inclined reader; it is for everyone. 
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25Dec 2017 by ksurya No Comments

Impressions// “Failing to Succeed” by K. Vaitheeswaran

Business, digital, e-commerce, Entrepreneurs, Leadership, Startups
There are wonderful insights into every aspect of the value chain of the e-commerce industry in this book. The book includes plethora of ideas – small & big, dos & don’ts, strategies & tactics, and much more for the e-commerce industry & players. Vaithee has poured his entrepreneur life’s experiences out in 200 pages & he has strong, very strong views. Unfortunately, almost every chapter oozes ‘why me’ and some negativity. Let this not deter you from completing the book. There are many gems within for everyone. 
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24Dec 2017 by ksurya No Comments

My impressions. ‘Dream with Your Eyes Open’ by Ronnie Screwvala

Business, Entrepreneurs, Leadership, Management, Mentoring
Ronnie Screwvala summarizes his book; Dream With Your Eyes Open to be all about demystifying failure, inspiring success, raising ambitions, and dreaming big. Using his own fascinating personal journey from a middle-class Mumbaikar to a highly successful entrepreneur and with few other anecdotes, Ronnie engages with his writings both wannabe entrepreneurs and professionals dedicated to becoming leaders, alike; particularly from India. 
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