Founding Fuel

Founding Fuel aims to create the new playbook of entrepreneurship. Think of us as a hub for entrepreneurs- the go-to place for ideas, insights, practices and wisdom essential to build the enterprise of tomorrow. It is co-founded by veteran journalists Indrajit Gupta and Charles Assisi, along with CS Swaminathan, the former president of Pearson's online learning venture.

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Nov. 12, 2020, 9:35 a.m. Newsletter

FF Daily #228: How to deal with criticism

November 12, 2020: Wisdom from Lee Kuan Yew; Pfizer’s new vaccine and open society; Five things businesses can do in the present crisis

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Nov. 11, 2020, 7:46 a.m. Newsletter

FF Daily #227: The power of silent action

November 11, 2020: Thich Nhat Hanh on silent action; What it takes to follow your passion; Azim Premji on people and philanthropy; Perspective matters

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Nov. 10, 2020, 9:39 a.m. Newsletter

FF Daily #226: Do your people love their job?

November 10, 2020: Simon Sinek on motivation; Ajay Banga on finding the balance between short term and long term; Joe Biden’s India connection; What your customer probably wants you to know

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Nov. 10, 2020, 9:31 a.m. Thriving in Volatile Times

Discovering and committing to one’s passion

Explore, and then commit to your passion. Forget about a Plan B. Only then will you know if it’s right for you. Listen to Kiran Bir Sethi and her son Raag Sethi in S02E05 of TAMG

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Nov. 9, 2020, 9:33 a.m. Newsletter

FF Daily #225: The problem with what people say they want

November 09, 2020: Product-market fit; Why the next Trumpist won’t be a one-time president; Solving the knowledge problem when you work remotely; Non-verbal communication 2020

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