Leadership insights, thoughts from lived experiences and readings
It's funny how certain ideas stick with you and resurface at pivotal moments, often when you need them most. For me, that idea is Radical Candor, the management philosophy introduced by Kim Scott. I first picked up the book, Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity, maybe five or six years ago when… Continue reading Rediscovering Radical Candor: From my first read to Checkr’s leadership summit
After three immersive days at our San Francisco HQ with managers/senior managers from across the company, I’m returning to the team energized, grateful, and loaded with actionable insights. The opportunity to compare notes with so many talented peers on the art of leadership was invaluable, and the in-person format truly made a difference in building… Continue reading 3-Day Checkr Leadership Summit at SFO
I’m excited to announce that I’ve been selected as a Mentor for the Startup World Cup, a globally renowned competition that celebrates and accelerates entrepreneurial innovation. Organized by Pegasus Tech Ventures, this prestigious event brings together startups, investors, and industry leaders to spark collaboration and drive business growth on an international scale. As a mentor,… Continue reading Joining Startup World Cup as a Mentor
In the fast-paced world of business, decision-making can make or break an organization. Amazon, one of the most successful companies of the modern era, has long been admired for its ability to innovate and scale rapidly. A key component of its operational philosophy is a decision-making framework introduced by its founder, Jeff Bezos: the distinction… Continue reading Amazon’s Type 1 vs. Type 2 Decisions: A Framework for Effective Decision-Making
I’m thrilled to share that I’ll be speaking at the SF HealthTech Summit by Aiify.io on January 17, 2025, in San Francisco! This event is shaping up to be an incredible gathering of industry leaders, innovators, and professionals who are at the forefront of AI and healthcare. Over the past two decades, I’ve been fortunate… Continue reading I’ll Be Speaking at the SF HealthTech Summit by Aiify.io
AVS What is AVS? AVS (Address Verification System) is a fraud prevention mechanism in the payment ecosystem that verifies the billing address of a cardholder during a transaction. It compares the billing address provided by the customer with the address stored by the card issuer. AVS is commonly used in card-not-present (CNP) transactions, such as… Continue reading AVS (Address Verification System): Overview and Alternatives
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