Category: Blog
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Introducing The Assembly
I have been working on a pet project for a while now. It is called “The Assembly”. This is one of the worlds first Internet of Things (IoT) Smart Labs, a community innovation collective and maker community, hosted at in5 – the Incubator at Dubai Internet City. It…
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A day at the Candy Store
I am unlikely to be found in a candy store… but, yesterday’s trip to Abu Dhabi generated a feeling of elation and of wonder, as if I was indeed a kid in a candy shop. We visited the SuperLab at the Abu Dhabi Campus of NYU on Saadiyat Island, on the kind invitation of…
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Dubai – Younger by the Day!
“When Governments Grow Old, Nations Lose Their Edge. Innovation Keeps Us Young” – HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Very powerful words from an exceptionally inspirational leader…. And, this thought formed the basis for the single largest display of innovation and technology at the 3rd Government Summit, hosted in Dubai by the office of…
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The Network Effect
I have always believed in the power of teams or networks… they multiply your capabilities and significantly increase your reach. My association with TiE has been an awesome such learning. In this interview, I speak about the beauty of being able to work outside the box as an entrepreneur and the availability of some illustrious and…
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Smart and Spiffy in Vegas
The first day of CES in Las Vegas brought the usual – tired legs, bad transport, traffic chaos – followed by a live concert with the well known band, Train!! But, then, there were a lot of ‘smart’ things around, especially vibrant with small entrepreneurial companies from around the world… And, also – Yo! More…
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CES Dawns!
Las Vegas is always a bit mad, bit over the top and, surely, the best place to show off. So, when the world biggest horde of geeks, gadgeteers and makers land up in the City of Sin – its got to be a bit more than the usual bit… Landed in Vegas to see everything…