The Girl in the Canteen
Published on: Sep 08 2026
By: Krishnan Sethuraman
I fell for her before I knew what falling for her would cost us. A canteen, a name I had only heard secondhand, and a smile that outlasted every door that later closed on us. This is the story of loving someone the world had already decided you couldn't have.
I Think They Call This Love (Song)
Published on: Sep 08 2026
By: Krishnan Sethuraman
One of my favorite songs. I am not a music buff but once in a music video gets released which mesmerises me.
Matthew Ifield is amazing.
Notes on: The Great Unlock - India in 2035 (Nandan Nilekani, Arkam Ventures Annual Meet)
Published on: Jul 28 2026
By: Krishnan Sethuraman
Nandan Nilekani's "The Great Unlock: India in 2035" lays out how India can get from 6% to 8% growth, pushing the economy to $8T from $6T GDP by 2035.
The plan rests on four unlocks, Technology, Capital, Entrepreneurship, and Formalization, tackling everything from India's lopsided district-level growth to the $530B credit gap facing small businesses.
AI, tokenized assets, a million new startups, and portable worker credentials all play a part. My notes from the talk, plus a few gaps filled in for completeness.
The Strategy Behind Content That Reaches Millions - Grace Andrews
Published on: Jul 20 2026
By: Krishnan Sethuraman
This weekend I watched an amazing podcast on content creation for business by the Anatomy of a dream and Grace Andrews. The podcast was amazing and has tremendous insights and strategies that can be applied to any kind of business. I have a lot of time learning this video and taking notes, which I have shared below.
Creating a Personal Brand as a CTO and Entrepreneur
Published on: Jul 20 2026
By: Krishnan Sethuraman
Nobody trusts a logo. They trust the person who actually built the thing.
If you're a CTO who's shipped real products but still treats "personal brand" like a marketing checkbox — you're sitting on your company's most credible asset and letting it rot in an unused LinkedIn profile.
Here's why skills beat credentials, and why your founder story is worth more than you think.