Yega Kumarappan

𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁, 𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗔𝗱𝗱, 𝗧𝗼 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. Charming, brilliant, and hilarious—Huggy Hayagreeva Rao had the Sand Technologies team glued to our seats during our most recent company-wide "Thursday Late Discussion" session. Huggy is the co-author of "Scaling Up Excellence" and a professor of Organizational Behaviour at Stanford University. So when he speaks, we're all ears. One of the key takeaways that really struck a chord with us was Huggy's perspective on scaling excellence. He described it as "multiplying curiosity with generosity." Huggy pointed out that as companies grow, they often fall into the trap of "addition bias" and "time poverty." We just can't help but pile on more and more, until we're so overwhelmed that our curiosity and generosity take a backseat. Next thing you know, we're just going through the motions, feeling depleted, and lacking that sense of accountability. But the truth is that scaling isn't just about addition. In fact, sometimes it's about smart subtraction. We need to identify and remove the obstacles that stifle our team's ability to be curious and generous. When people are in that mindset, magic happens, problems get solved, everyone brings their A-game, and we all go home feeling energized rather than drained. Also, subtraction is like mowing the lawn: it's not a one-and-done deal—you've got to keep at it regularly. It's not just about efficiency, but about giving our team the gift of time, which inspires them to reciprocate with their best efforts. We have been on a massive scaling journey over the last three years. Our operations have grown from one site to 30 sites and the number of engineers we are developing has grown by 5,000X (which if my math is correct is about 500,000%). We are just getting started, so we’re always curious about what we need to do as an organization to maintain our scale, and not lose quality, dynamism, agility, and our innovative spirit. The team is already lobbying for Huggy to host our TLD every week 😄—a testament to how insightful, thought-provoking, and relatable his lessons are. We have homework, though; time to put these ideas to work and start scaling up excellence.

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🔑 Unlocking Success: Key Factors for Your AppExchange App 🚀 🎬 Clip from discussion with Chirag Mehta, Founder of Satrang Technologies, an ISV partner with multiple paid apps on AppExchange. ⏳The full Video podcast will premier soon on 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gdkzhmsu #Salesforce #AppExchange #Startups #ISVs #PDOs #TagsPodcast

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Excited and looking forward to discussing the evolving challenges of raising capital for early-stage startups at SAASCON24. Join me as I dive into the current trends, what founders need to know, and how we can navigate this more challenging environment. #SAASCON24 #StartupFunding #EarlyStageStartups #SaaS #Entrepreneurship

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Shweta Vohra has penned some very insightful thoughts and opinions around platforms. Do drop in to say hi, see what we are revealing at Kubecon with "how to protect your Kubernetes investment? by revealing our best version of Kubernetes Dashboard product. Devtron Inc. ✈︎ KubeCon NA 2024

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Take a look at our latest TechPulse episode featuring Abhishek Jain! With 15 years in the tech industry, Abhishek has driven innovation at leading companies like Amazon, Paytm, and Moglix. In this episode, Abhishek dives into his career journey, from his early days post-BTech to scaling solutions at Amazon and his role as Director of Technology at Adda247. He shares valuable insights on engineering, product management, and overcoming challenges in tech. Don't miss this inspiring conversation on scaling technology and leadership! #TechPulse #Podcast #TechLeadership #CareerJourney #Innovation #Engineering #ProductManagement

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Crew Capital's #TipOfTheWeek 💡on the power of long-term goals in building a startup with Durga P Pandey, Co-founder and CEO of Subskribe "Founders need to focus on the bigger picture to thrive in the tumultuous startup landscape. There’s the day-to-day motivation, and then there’s the long-term. Financial outcomes by themselves are not motivating enough over a long period of time. You have to really like the problem space and you have to enjoy building a startup." 📍Read more at: https://lnkd.in/dcwVgXm4 #advice #founder #success #startup #growth #mindset #motiavion #entrepreneur #strategy #venturecapital #entrepreneurship #startuplife #ceo #tech #scaling

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One of the best stories of building for your passion. Ace loves hip-hop and gaming. That’s what he is building for. Energetic conversation and a good view on what to do when your startup is at pre-launch stage. #startupstories #growth

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We hosted Ashutosh Garg, co-founder of Eightfold, on our SaaS from Scratch podcast series with Vani Kola, Managing Director at Kalaari Capital. Ashutosh shared invaluable advice for SaaS founders: > Target markets with sufficient size to support substantial growth, rather than focusing solely on niche markets. > Pay close attention to market reactions and engagement levels when validating your startup's potential. > Genuine excitement is evident when people can naturally expand on your idea themselves. > Observe body language cues to gauge the true level of interest in your idea. Tune in to the episode to learn more from Ashutosh's wealth of experience and expertise in the SaaS space. #SaaSFromScratch #KalaariCapital #VaniKola

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Honoured and humbled to join Girish Mathrubootham and Suresh Sambandam on the inaugural episode of #TheNextBigOpportunity, a groundbreaking podcast led by the visionary Manav Garg. This isn’t just a conversation—it’s a deep dive into the transformative power of AI, the limitless opportunities it unlocks, and the strategies to build world-class companies right here in India. If you’re ready to shape the future of SaaS and be part of India’s next wave of global product builders, this is a must-listen. ▶️ https://lnkd.in/g9iGpQ7Z #Podcast #AI #SaaS

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Insights gleaned from industry leaders is a solid strategy hack, and that’s especially true for this paradigm shift to the dominance of #AI technology. Recently, Manas Human, the CEO of Nagarro spoke with Mark Walker, Editorial Director of The Fintech Times to provide his own perspectives on his company, his life story, and his take on current technological and societal issues. There’s plenty to take away from the profile — but to focus on his take on artificial intelligence specifically, Human likened the advent of AI to electricity, which I think is a unique way to put it. Basically, Human believes AI has the potential to revolutionize various sectors of the industry, but it will not likely replace the need for human collaboration and coordination. #Communication is vital to any workforce, and while AI can expedite processes and automate certain tasks, it cannot provide the #guidance that human wisdom offers. I echo and appreciate Human’s words. A lot of discussion around AI can often be hyperbolic, but his perspective is measured, and fair. He acknowledges AI’s power but also stresses the importance of human perspective, which is the healthiest way to approach this topic. Have you read this conversation between Manas Human and Mark Walker? What are your takeaways?

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Calling all APMs & PMs! Deep Dive into Razorpay's approach to create exceptional PRDs. Watch now: https://lnkd.in/gGG6sYmE In this insightful video Pravir Shanker, Director of Product at Razorpay, unpacks their PRD process. HelloMeets - Upskilling platform for PMs. #productmanagement #PRD #Razorpay #HelloMeets

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The journey at Bengaluru Tech Summit 2024 continues to amaze! 🚀 Today, we connected with WIZ AI, a company revolutionizing conversational AI, and Pranav Foundation, a VR innovator based in Jayanagar, pushing the boundaries of immersive technology. Such interactions reinforce the value of tech summits—not just as a space for innovation but as a vibrant ecosystem for collaboration. Networking here opens up avenues to explore cutting-edge solutions, build strategic partnerships, and drive impactful sales. Excited to see how these connections help Amilo AI scale new heights and contribute to transformative advancements in technology. #BTS2024 #VRInnovation #ConversationalAI #Networking #AmiloAI Advantages of Networking and Collaboration at Tech Summits: Innovative Synergies: Discover complementary technologies and solutions for mutual growth. Lead Generation: Access potential clients or collaborators in niche markets. Local Insights: Collaborate with local leaders like Pranav Foundation to leverage region-specific expertise. Product Evolution: Gain feedback to refine your solutions and make them market-ready. Tech Inspiration: Learn from others’ success stories and apply innovative methods to your domain. Wizard AI

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Finsire has recently started its learning series - Ideally by chatting with the best folks in the Industry. Here, with Siddharth Shetty, Co-founder and CTO of Account Aggregator (AA) from DigiSahamati Foundation, we speak about the data exchange's inception, growth, and future in India. - We use AA for various reasons, including pushing boundaries in India's data exchange layer with various use cases. - It's been about three years since it went live, and over 70 million cumulative Indian accounts are linked. - One-of-a-kind data sharing network from India that is not seen anywhere across the globe, baring Singapore with https://lnkd.in/gyrCQtVQ - Different approach to protect consumers as compared to the previous models that existed to attain consumer data by various methods used by Plaid or Salt Edge Onemoney Finvu (Cookiejar Technologies) Protean eGov Technologies Anumati by Perfios AA NADL - Account Aggregator Computer Age Management Services Limited KFin Technologies Ltd. Enjoy - Please click on the link below and watch the video!

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The Make in India initiative started back in 2014 and been a cornerstone in transforming India into a global manufacturing hub. 🚗 India’s manufacturing GDP has nearly doubled in the last decade and is now the world’s 4th largest car manufacturer. That would not have been possible without a focus on developing technical skills, expertise, & capabilities across the working population. 🔑 The Skill India initiative was launched in 2015 to build those pockets of capabilities and provide adequate training in market-relevant skills to the youth & underpriveled populations. The program has reached 10’s of millions of people since its inception. 68% of the 1.4 billion people in India are between the ages of 15-64, making it the largest working-age population in the world! Future is bright for India! 🇮🇳 #makeinindia #skillindia #manufacturing #indiagrowth #digitalindia Hiten Shah Suhas Jagtap Nipul Keniya

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Thrilled to have joined Vaishnavi Nashte on the 31 Media Podcast to dive into the exciting evolution of customer experience in the digital age! We explored how CX is transforming and what businesses need to know to stay ahead. Catch the conversation for insights on the future of digital-first interactions! https://lnkd.in/eHh43Kvy #CustomerExperience #DigitalTransformation #Podcast #CXInTheDigitalAge #WebAccessibility #DigitialAccessibility

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Inflexor Ventures, a technology-focused venture capital firm, has elevated Harsha Mundhada and Murali Krishna Gunturu to partner positions. Inflexor Ventures, founded by Venkat Vallabhaneni, Jatin Desai, and Pratip Mazumdar, primarily invests in deep-tech and emerging technology startups. Full article - https://lnkd.in/eqFJijwk #inflexorventures #harshamundhada #muralikrishna #partners

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You keep nodding away like a good student when you got Parker Chase-Corwin speaking on escalations. Thanks for featuring on the podcast Parker. I had so much fun listening to your insights and experiences. Shivam Kharwal ... Thanks for finding the most student-like clip 🤓 Enhance your customer success strategies with insights from this invaluable session 👉🏻 https://lnkd.in/gKnjFnWY #EscalationManagement #CustomerSuccess

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When Gujarat’s leaders stepped onto the national stage, they brought the state’s vision, discipline, and growth-oriented mindset to India. Their leadership not only elevated Gujarat’s presence but also set the foundation for national transformation, proving that strong regional representation can lead to collective progress. Today, in the ICAI elections, Surat has a similar opportunity to shine. With dynamic and capable leaders like Jay Chhaira and CA Ishwar Jivani (Jivani Ishwarkumar Ramjibhai), Surat can bring its unparalleled spirit of innovation, resilience, and growth to the forefront of ICAI’s future. Just as Gujarat’s leaders transformed India, Surat’s representation can transform the ICAI, ensuring progress for members across the country. Let’s make this moment count—vote for Surat, vote for growth, vote for Jay Chhaira and Ishwar Jivani. #LeadershipMatters #SuratForICAI #ICAI2024Elections #VoteForProgress #JayChhaira #IshwarJivani #SuratLeadership #VisionForGrowth #FutureOfICAI #StrongRepresentation #SuratShines #EmpowerLeadership #ICAIChangeMakers #VoteForChange #GujaratToIndia #SuratToICAI #ProfessionalExcellence #LeadersFromSurat #ICAIInnovation #TogetherWeGrow

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🚨Announcement Alert🚨 SaaS Insider is super excited to announce Jaya Kishore Reddy as a speaker for DEVCON24! Jaya Kishore Reddy is the Co Founder and CTO of Yellow.ai.  Yellow.ai provides an AI platform for automating customer support experiences across chat and voice. Jaya Kishore has a strong background in Rapid Prototyping and Scaling. He has previously worked with companies like Myntra, and SemanticBits. Having built and scaled various engineering teams, Jaya Kishore will be bringing valuable insights to DEVCON24! Thank you for coming on board, Jaya Kishore! If you are interested in being a part of the conference, please register using the link in comments. #DEVCON24 #community #founder #investor #saas #tech Hari Akshay

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