Why I’d Rather Hear a Founder’s Honest Mistake Than a Polished Pitch
I've been thinking a lot about the nature of honesty lately, especially in the context of startups and the conversations I have with founders. There's someth...
Month: August 2026
AI Won’t Replace the Curiosity My Kids Bring to Their Learning
I've been increasingly confronted with the notion that artificial intelligence is poised to revolutionize education, offering personalized learning and unpre...
What My Latest IVF Consultation Taught Me About Compassionate Investing
Title: What My Latest IVF Consultation Taught Me About Compassionate Investing Last Tuesday, I found myself in a familiar setting, the comforting yet charged...
Why I Tell My IVF Patients to Trust Their Instincts — And Founders Too
I recently sat with a patient — let's call her Meera — who was fresh into her IVF journey. She was anxious, understandably so, and bombarded with advice from...
The Moment I Realized IVF Patients Have More Patience Than Founders
I remember sitting in my clinic one afternoon, watching a couple walk out with a smile of relief. Their IVF cycle had been successful after years of trying. ...
How My Experience in IVF Clinics Sharpens My Angel Investing Instincts
I've been thinking about how my time managing an IVF clinic has shaped my instincts as an angel investor. It's a fascinating overlap — the precision and unpr...
Why Founders Need to Embrace Unpredictability Just Like My IVF Patients
I was sitting in my clinic last week, reviewing the chart of a couple who had just embarked on their IVF journey. Their eyes held a potent mix of hope and an...
AI Tutoring Can’t Replace a Teacher’s Intuition—Here’s What I’ve Seen
I've been thinking a lot about the role of AI in education, especially as it pertains to the Indian context. Recently, I was drawn into a conversation with a...
What My Daily Patient Interactions Teach Me About Startup Resilience
I've always believed that the most profound lessons in life often come from unexpected places. As an IVF specialist, my daily interactions with patients prov...
Why I Don’t Sugarcoat Success Rates in IVF
Title: Why I Don’t Sugarcoat Success Rates in IVF I sat across from a couple in my clinic, the expressions on their faces a mix of anticipation and anxiety. ...