Editor’s Note Starting Off on An Auspicious Note: Companies That’re Welcoming 2022 With Utmost Optimism & Zeal
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he New Year has been particularly noteworthy in that it has inspired tremendous faith & goodwill in people who’re rekindling their lost spark. For the business world especially, this change has been the most palpable as umpteen companies have come forth with strong resolutions to change the trajectory of their industry.
Perhaps the most remarkable aspect of these companies isn’t there strategic processes or tact, although that too is quite exemplary. It is likely something much deeper – an integrally sound basis that’s particularly known to exist when the organization is rooted in strong core values. The interesting bit is that this firm basis actually constitutes 90% of all entrepreneurial success; the rest 10% in processes & strategies is only a supplementary aspect. The aforesaid companies achieve this solid base by a monomaniacal emphasis on one quality: conscientiousness. On the cover page of this edition, we’re highlighting one such conscientious company, Rego Techno Solutions, that is expanding its global presence with persistent progress. Rego’s Founder & CTO, Sagar Pawashe, has been especially revered for his dynamism and avant-garde concepts. His company has witnessed a metamorphic evolution over the years which is growing stronger in 2022. Two other companies that were especially worthy of a coverage were QRC Solutions and Enliven Digital Content. QRC made waves on the cybersecurity front with its intensive & holistic solutions, while Enliven achieved similar performance in software development consultancy. On the consulting front, we’ve covered Sedibuz Consulting LLP and TAB Consulting. Both these companies were massively instrumental in ushering powerful conceptual developments in their industry. Sedibuz was very magnanimous in its efforts for bridging the market gap in Public Sector Consulting, while TAB displayed a comparable zeal in propagating interactive engagement solutions for employees. Geolife Agritech India Pvt. Ltd is a final mention on this list which too is exceptionally adept at filling market needs by ideating novel concepts. The recent stewardship of Dr. Amit Tripathi has been largely conducive in substantiating the company’s current technological & business stature. Geolife is welcoming 2022 with a relentless drive to make agriculture an eco-friendly and organic initiative in our country, and in turn, shaping an environmentally conscious society. Entrepreneurial passion aside, there’s a tremendous deal that can be cultivated if we are to hold ourselves to the high standard of excellence, much like the standards maintained in rigourosity by these companies. I would like to spur all budding entrepreneurs to make it their personal credo to live a life of grounded values, systems, and above all self-belief behaviours. It is up to us to make 2022 a truly memorable year in all aspects; let us not compromise our potential and lose our resolve to temporal distractions! Wishing all a Supercharged Start to the Year!
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CONTENTS Cover Story
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Reinventing the IT Space Through Creative & Avant-garde Web Solutions
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18 QRC Assurance and Solutions Transforming the Cybersecurity Space Through Leading-Edge Services
Laughter is the best medicine for health- 7 benefits of
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24 SEDIBUZ CONSULTING LLP A Prestigious Company with a Relentless Zeal for Progress
26 Tim cook- The CEO of Apple Who Made Apple a Mega Brand
32 5 Reasons Why Wearing Sun Glasses Is More Important Than You Think
36 Co-Founder Of WhatsappJan Koum’s Inspiring Success Story
40 10 most inspiring CEOs of all time and what made them wildly rich
42 Venugopala Chalamala: Visionary CEO Empowering Businesses Through Cutting-Edge IT Services & Solutions
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30 ENLIVEN DIGITAL CONTENT Leading Software Development Consultancy Empowering Businesses with Quality Services
34 Geolife Agritech India Pvt. Ltd Dr. Amit Tripathi: A Stellar Leader in Agriculture Sector with a Vision for Sustainable & Organic Agriculture Practices
38 TAB Consulting Mr. Abimanyu Khanna: A Remarkable Entrepreneur with a Zeal to Revolutionize the Industry
44 Success Story of Sandeep Maheshwari: The Most Renowned Indian Motivational Speaker launches SMtv
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REGO Techno Solutions Reinventing the IT Space Through Creative & Avant-garde Web Solutions
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he modern era has witnessed a plethora of unprecedented developments in the business sphere. A series of powerful market shifts, along with transitory changes in consumer behavior have sparked a whole new paradigm of operation for companies. Given the dynamic nature of the market, there’s an unequivocally strong need for inventive and avant-garde concepts across all product & service categories. This demand is all the more conspicuous in the IT space, which is prone to rapid and incessant developments in today’s digital era. Rego Techno Solutions, a vision of Sagar Pawashe, is a company that is striving to fulfill this need of the market through its breakthrough web solutions. As a strong evangelist of prototyping, it works alongside clients to conceive next-gen concepts based on a specific technology stack. Since its establishment in 2016, Rego has achieved umpteen technological as well as business milestones in a relatively short time frame. In this article, we’ll be covering the key defining factors that’ve shaped its success thus far.
The Versatile Offerings of Rego
In its 5 years of existence, Rego has proliferated from a team of 5 to over 120 members. In the process, it has also expanded its service portfolio to encompass all holistic IT needs of clients. Its key areas of emphasis include: » Web Application Development: Comprises effective web design and development facilitations that cover businessspecific requirements. » Mobile Application Development: Entails extensive developmental services that cater to all unique app demands of clients, as well as emphasize features like cross-platform presence. » CRM Software Development: Features effective software Development principles and strategies so as to optimize Customer Relationship Management. » Business Process Consulting: Entails a holistic approach and the configuration of process systems to achieve targeted business objectives. » Digital Marketing: Covers a multitude of different platforms and approaches, including marketing on channels like search engines, websites, social media marketing, email and mobile apps. As with all its services, Rego effectively fulfills clients’ requirements by offering an integrated flexible solution into their existing ecosystem. Thanks to its dedicated approach, the company has immensely grown from 5 clients in 2016 to over 1000+ clients today. 11
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A Multifaceted & Synergistic Emphasis
Rego’s vast clientele is primarily characterized by businesses who wish to establish a strong brand identity in the market. To cater to their demands, it emphasizes a multifaceted approach that encompasses a variety of strategies and developmental styles. The company’s team majorly focuses on improving the process performance of clients. For this, it meticulously designs process optimization strategies as per their unique business goals. On the marketing front, the company holistically bolsters the digital presence of clients through strategic campaigns and design layouts. It furthermore helps them develop apps for smartphones across functions like GPS, social media, news, weather forecast, online shopping, etc. The company’s services are furthermore characterized by a host of salient features that’ve helped it stand out among competitors.
The Salient Features of Rego’s Services
There are certain unequivocal aspects that Rego ensures throughout its services. These are: • Need-Specific Resources: The company assures highest quality results within a specified time frame owing to the optimal harnessing of resources. • Timely Delivery: It prioritizes timely execution of its services to the utmost in all its client undertakings. • Holistic Online Support: It provides holistic & proactive support to all doubts/queries from its website through efficient digital assistants. • SEO-Optimized Approach: All important phrases and keywords relevant to client services are effectively highlighted to promote top search results. • Optimized Code: Well-organized and strategized piece of programmed content is devised to ensure perfect positioning. The stacking time window is also effectively quite low. • Interactive Layout: The company’s responsive layouts foster strong online representation across a variety of devices, whether on a website or an app. Ingenuity aside, Rego’s services also place a paramount focus on creating ‘win-win’ situations for clients. This can be largely attributed to the deliberation & meticulosity of its Founder, Mr. Sagar.
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Other Key Members at Rego
A major contributor on the company’s tech front is Mr. Kiran Deshpande. An astute professional, Kiran handles the project delivery and planning aspects at Rego. His immense understanding of Project Development and modern technologies can largely be attributed to his rich professional & educational background. Holding a Master’s in Computer Science, he constantly works on new projects and technologies to spur organizational growth and optimize services per current tech demands. On the Sales & Planning front, Mrs. Swapna Pawashe strategically manoeuvres Rego’s operations. She is a young entrepreneur with an intuitive understanding of market patterns and entailing opportunities. Holding a Master’s degree in Marketing, Swapna strives to bolster Rego’s Business Development by focusing on new projects with technical potential. In the formative stages of the company, these team members had to overcome umpteen challenges that’ve helped shape their entrepreneurial mettle.
Overcoming Initial Market Challenges
Sagar and his team underwent an arduous trial of resilience whilst laying the foundational blocks of Rego. For starters, it took them months to tactfully plan their business idea. During the course of this they really needed a project to work and build their portfolio upon. Over 3 months and 50 meetings afterwards, the company was finally able to land their first project. Sagar and his team are immensely thankful to the client for trusting them to deliver results therein. In terms of recruitment as well, the team faced daunting problems concerning work overload. The founding team of five employees had to work 18 hours a day to deliver the project on time.
Kiran Deshpande | Technical Head REGO Techno Solutions
The Pivotal Contributions of the Founder
Boasting of a rich industrial experience of over 8 years, the Founder and CTO of Rego Techno Solutions, Sagar Pawashe, is impeccably adept at various facets on the technological front. It is this strong background that has helped him effectively manoeuvre the company through various stages of evolution. Sagar’s technical expertise was initially substantiated by his career stint as a developer in a start-up firm. With time, he acquired greater mastery of the field through a plethora of learning experiences. During the course of his career, he was also able to foster strong client relations in the industry as well as garner strong knowledge of the market. This cumulatively spurred him to start his own venture with Rego. The major defining factor that has shaped Sagar’s success thus far is his affinity for innovation & strategic execution. He has constantly displayed a zeal to ideate novel concepts on both technological and business fronts. In addition to this, Sagar makes it a special point to personally inspect every project and scrutinize its details. He also goes the extra mile in training new IT professionals. Complementing Sagar’s efforts, there are few other key players who have been largely instrumental in shaping Rego’s current success. 14
Creating a Global Impact
The persistent efforts and bravado of Sagar and team have gone a long way in creating a palpable market stronghold for Rego. In just one year since its existence, Rego managed to develop two domestic and one global office. It furthermore established itself as an unequivocal leader in tech-led innovative and integrated solutions & services. Going forward, Rego aims to continue offering all-round value services at the lowest possible cost. It also strives to foster long-term connections with clients, instead of merely emphasizing momentary sales & figures. A strong emphasis of the brand would also be on scalability, which serves as an integral part of its identity. In terms of its global impact, Rego has already expanded its client base across regions in India, as well as key territories like New York, California, Florida, and Canada. It has fostered ties with more than 20 distinct businesses in the aforesaid markets. The coming years hold immense optimism & promise for the company’s plans, with Sagar aiming to open 5 new offices globally. His ultimate vision is to usher a palpable paradigmshift in his industry through novel & scalable solutions.
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Assurance and Solutions: Transforming the Cybersecurity Space Through Leading-Edge Services
Vamsi Krishna Maramganti Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Vamsi comes with 20+ years of varied and rich experience in the domains of Security, Data Privacy, Operation Risk and Compliance. He has worked with diverse companies with various roles such as Information Security Auditor, Quality Consultant, IT Manager, Country Head of Operations within the Audit Firms. Being a Security Auditor and Process auditor, Vamsi has earned a lot of hands-on experience by working with more than 500+ companies across the globe. He connects with Leadership Teams, Management teams and Operation Teams, and understands the business problems, objectives, implementation issues, etc.
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n this digital era, there has been an astronomical increase in the usage and processing of online information. Umpteen websites, social media platforms, virtual apps, etc., have ushered the exchange of vast amounts of data. Oftentimes, these entail confidential details that’re integral to ensuring the cybersecurity of an individual. The measures for robust security are even more conspicuous in the cyber-infosec space, where compliance to regulatory standards is paramount. In this niche particularly, there’s a growing demand for novel & innovative technologies that can foster all-round protection. Acknowledging the need of the market, QRC Assurance and Solutions, a global player in cyber-infosec, has come forth with avant-garde Quality, Risk, and Compliance services. It has paved the way for novel technological reforms through its constant innovation & refinement. Since its establishment in 2016, QRC Assurance and Solutions has garnered noteworthy monetary as well as industrial milestones in a relatively short time frame. We’ll be highlighting the various factors that’ve contributed to its market success. An Inspiring Inception Story QRC Assurance and Solutions is an ambitious conception of
veteran entrepreneur Vamsi Krishna Maramganti. His main motivation behind the company was to provide viable, credible, sustainable, and global cyber-infosec services. Initially, the company was focused on serving start-ups and then, it gradually built a wider base by serving larger organizations with the intention of being the one-stop-shop for all Cyber-Infosec needs. Like any other successful business, the company faced its fair share of challenges in the initial days. Few of the most daunting ones were to find a customer and add & retain resources within QRC. It was by virtue of sheer professional work that the clients came to QRC for the basic services like PCI Compliance. Slowly and steadily, the good words from the existing customers helped them garner many more over a period of time. QRC also put a special emphasis on the ClientBusiness Partnership, which helped it greatly in adding more longterm customers. Internally, starting from late salaries to few of the legacy & founding resource, and now to incentive distribution for the timely production and sales deliverables, QRC has come a long way conducting itself in the most professional manner. In parallel, it has given an ardent focus on creating strong personal connects within and outside as well. An Overview of QRC’s Offerings In its 5+ years of existence, QRC has made deep inroads into the Payment Card Industry Certifications globally by delivering Quality
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Services and Integrated Solutions in the Data Security & Privacy Domain.
and having people presence in respective geographies. • Re-investment into wellbeing: The company makes it a special point to reinvest its profits back into the business with a clear focus on people across the organization. Sharing the benefits of growth along with the resources is a vital part of this. Owing to its staunch emphasis on values, QRC has been able to garner a staggering 95% client-retention rate. Furthermore, 65% of its clients are seeking additional services, and 25% of the clients are referring the company to new clients. Along with the staunch core values, the company also boasts of an intensive R & D front that has been largely conducive in its market success.
Given below are the noteworthy features of the company’s services: » QRC is certified by PCI Standard Security Council as PCI DSS QSA, PA QSA, PCI 3DS and PCI SSF (PCI SSS and PCI SLC) QSA. » The company is accredited as an ISO Certification body, which qualifies it to certify organizations for ISO 27001:2013 and ISO 27701:2019 information security and privacy standards. » As a SWIFT Assessor, QRC helps organizations using SWIFT messaging network in complying with the SWIFT Customer Security Control Framework, thereby creating global trust. It also provides Enterprise Compliance Framework and Enterprise security Package. » The company is Computer Emergency Response Team for India : CERT-IN Empanelled, qualified to conduct CERTIN audits for government organizations.
A Relentless R & D Approach Constant R & D is significant for any company, and even more so in a dynamic space like cyber-infosec. Quite understandably, it is a paramount focus of QRC at all times. The company’s dedicated team strives to stay abreast of market changes at all times. On a timely basis, they ideate upgraded cyber security services related to new developments in cybersecurity. QRC’s Portfolio is always in tune with the new cyber security related laws at country levels globally. In 2022, the company will proceed with some pivotal steps to strengthen its R & D front which will be palpable across the market.
Through its holistic solutions, QRC emphasizes covering the three integral facets of cyber-infosec – Quality, Risk, and Compliance – thereby transforming the security dynamics of businesses around the world. The company’s services are further characterized by a relentless commitment to certain core values.
Vision For the Future Speaking of the future vision for his company, Vamsi Krishna Maramganti, the Founder & CEO of QRC Assurance and Solutions, shares that he has some grandiose plans in store. To begin with, he emphasizes that his sole focus would be on QRC, as for an entrepreneur, there’s no distinction between the personal and professional front. There’s only one point of emphasis; in his case, it would be all about enhancing the client base, expanding geographies, and adding, cultivating, grooming and nurturing the right resources. Above all, Vamsi aims to be the most fulfilling employer for the employees who need not have any apprehension about the future. He wants to be instrumental in helping them thrive and grow, as well as create strong building blocks for them in the times to come, with an appropriate psychological net.
QRC’s Value-Driven Approach The team at QRC understands that brand-trust is short-lived unless the deliverables are consistent. In view of this, they place an unequivocal emphasis on the abidance of certain core values: • Honesty: The company is always upfront about whether or not its services can meet client’s requirements. They make it a point to only offer services for which they’re professionally qualified. • Transparency: It always provides absolute clarity to clients as to the nature, extent, and scope of its services. • Integrity & Networking: A great emphasis is given to building strong credentials to service clients. It also focuses on building a strong network of business partners
The Key Players at QRC The consistent efforts of Vamsi are in large part substantiated by contribution from his key team members. Given below are the profiles of his team:
Kalpesh Vyas | Chief Operating Officer A seasoned professional with versatile technical acumen, . Kalpesh has 20+ years of experience in a multitude of domains. These include Information Technology Management, Information Systems Audit, Risk Management, Information Security Management and Systems, Data Centre Management, Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery and Business Impact Analysis across multiple industries. Kalpesh’s great technical background is further bolstered by his extensive experience in consultancy providing consulting solutions to Banks, BPO, KPO and other industries. In addition, he’s also adept at establishing & designing security architectures and implementing practical security solutions. In terms of industrial credentials, he holds PCI QSA, CISA, CISM, CRISC, ISO/IEC 27001 LA qualifications.
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Venkata Reddy
Sr. VP – Governance, Risk & Compliance Venkata is a Cybersecurity Professional having 25+ years of experience in Governance, Risk, and Compliance profile in various industries like Banking, IT, Airlines, Telecom, Support Services, etc. He is a pioneer in providing services in Cybersecurity, PCI DSS, GDPR, IT Risk, IT Audit, ISO27001, HIPAA, Business Continuity, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Disaster Recovery, Technology Fraud investigations. He is a certified CISSP and holds credentials like CISA, CRISC, CEH, CHFI, ISO27001 LA and member of ISC2, ISACA, Cloud Security Alliance.
Ravi Verma
Sr. VP and Head – Strategic Planning and Development Ravi holds a multifaceted 25+ years of experience from Operational, Management to Leadership Levels, having worked with TIC Industry Giants like Bureau Veritas, SGS, Intertek, DNV and Consulting & Research Organizations such as ORION and NEERI. He has hands-on experience in bringing best practices to design and implementation enabling business transformation and operational excellence through transversal roles and collaboratively working with global stakeholders on engagements to deliver impactful results for the organization. Ravi also holds a Master’s in Business Administration with specialization in Marketing and HR Management.
Mr. Sathish Sarma VP - Relationships Sathish is having MBA in Marketing with 30+ Years of experience in Sales and Marketing, Operations. Worked with companies Like Alcon-USA, Carl Zeiss Germany, Infoways-USA in various roles such as Area Manager, VP of Operations and Director Client Relations in the areas of Bio Medical Engineering and IT Enabled Services. He is customer centric and has great ability in building partnerships.
Dr. Deepti Somayajula General Manager – SPD and Internal Affairs Professional with 12+ years of experience in Research, Training and Quality Management Standards. A people’s person with core involvement in the strategic planning to develop and realise business objectives fuelling the organization’s growth. Hands-on experience in training, people management and boosting a positive working environment in the organization. Currently heading the support departments for smooth functioning of the organization and actively involved in continual reforms of internal processes.
Mr. Sanjay D. Bhalerao | Sr. Vice President - R&D Mr. Sanjay D. Bhalerao is well known in Indian Government and Private sector as Computer Forensics and Cybercrime Analyst. He has more than 23+ years of experience in Computer Software Development and Network Security with a solid background in Artificial Intelligence and Neural Networks Software Development. Proven track-records in R&D, Reverse Engineering and Creating Protocol Prototypes in embedded systems for Private Sectors. His expertise is in Ethical Hacking (Black Box Penetration Testing), Reverse Engineering in computer application, software developmentand Network Security Audits. Provided security assessments, design, and operational assistance for Business-Critical IT infrastructure for many MNC and Domestic Companies.
Taking inspiration from the rich background and cybersecurity work of the team, I believe we all can strive to imbibe a strong professional ethic, irrespective of our domain of specialization. Going ahead in 2022, let’s resolve to make this a non-negotiable aspect of our credo.
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Laughter is the best medicine for health 7 benefits of laughing :
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eople across the globe have always smiled or laughed with someone or at something. Sharing a laugh can improve health, was never thought of! However, this is very true. Laughing can harness powerful vibes in human beings and also manipulate minds into something better. Laughter and humour go hand in hand and such a situation can be of utmost importance to uplift low and bent down minds. It acts as a strong medicine and fights with the mental state which could have blown negativity into our emotional system. Laughter has immense and long-lasting effects on emotional changes in our bodies. The benefits of laughter are so many and nowadays some institutes enforce laughter as a strong health management strategy and practice it as a part of the health fitness mechanism. Laughter draws people together and triggers healthy changes in their system. It modifies physical, emotional and mental state by boosting the immune system, enhancing mood spirit, diminishing pain and projecting the mind always from any stress or negativity. Nothing can balance mind or body better than a simple laugh at any hour of the day. Humour lightens the mood, inspires hope, makes the mind connected and keeps the inner self grounded and focused. Not only alertness but also the release of anger and enhancing the nature of forgiveness is gifted by laughter. It is probably the best priceless medicine these days owing to the complexity, demands and stress of the human lifestyle.
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Let’s find out the key benefits of laughter: » Laughter relaxes the whole body and relieves us from physical tension. Stress can arouse difficulty in living, memorizing, doing things or interacting with others. Laughter brilliantly functions as an instrument to depress those side-effects of stress and uplifts mind and soul into a light-hearted spirit. It boosts the immune system by releasing the body’s natural chemicals to function at the site of any illness or ailment. » Laughter protects and safeguard hearts from congenital diseases and also prevents chances of attack. The proper circulation of blood through blood vessels and increased flow of oxygen into our muscles are elevated through laughter. Any kind of cardiovascular problem or chances of stroke is much reduced when a person enjoys frequent laughter. » Laughter triggers the release of endorphins providing an overall sense of well-being. Pain is temporarily relieved. It also burns calories thus replacing the requirement of prolonged gym practice. A mere laughter span of 10 to 15 minutes can burn 40 calories approx. By the end of a year, one can easily curb down 3 to 4 pounds. » Laughter lightens anger’s heavy load. It diffuses anger and conflict rapidly and savours all kinds of mental blocks. Even any difficult problems can have a funny perspective to get solved with the aid of laughter. It enables humankind to move on from confrontations without staying back with resentment or harshness in mind. Laughter accelerates living and expands life span. People with a strong sense of humour live long and ageless. » Some actual physical health benefits of laughter include immunity production, decreased levels of inflammation, muscle relaxation, lowering of stress hormones, prevention of life-risking diseases and becoming acceptable to the world around us. The mental health benefits include: adding zest to living, easing anxiety by relieving stress, mood change, enforcing resilience. Some social benefits are relationship management, teamwork inducement, defusing conflicts and promoting group bonding. » Laughter eliminates the reason for mental counselling or trauma regarding any incidents in our lives. The need of visiting a psychiatrist is no longer necessary. It links mental health with happiness by recharging the nerves and shortening the release of distressing hormones. Laughter shifts perspective by assessing a complicated situation and making it handle less difficultly. »
Laughter urges family bonding. Relationships that matter can hold onto each other through laughter fostering happiness. Close ones get more closer and distant ones become much friendly when they share a laugh. Added to this, laughter can also facilitate proper digestion and filter out unwanted wastes from our body as the functioning of our body rests on the functioning of our emotional state.
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SEDIBUZ CONSULTING LLP: A Prestigious Company with a Relentless Zeal for Progress
The digital era has witnessed a remarkable surge of brands that have ushered in a horizon-shift through their innovative ideas and business services. Despite the troughs and crests of the market, this company, has consistently honed their services to encompass all elements of holistic customer experience. In the past few years, this trend is conspicuously visible with the success of some stellar brands in the consulting space. The space for today’s story is of Sedibuz Consulting LLP, one of the pioneers in public sector consultancy. Sedibuz has not only achieved significant growth over the years, but also galvanized transformation in public sector consulting. Its remarkable record has inspired many budding entrepreneurs to pursue their dream of a value-driven business. The Evolution/Birth Of Sedibuz The seed for the company can be traced back to some pivotal defining experiences that spurred Kiran Deolalkar to pursue his entrepreneurial passion. As the Founder & CEO of Sedibuz, he has 25+ years experience in providing strategic advice, IT and eGovernment solutions to State/ Central govt. and PSUs. With a strong network developed during his professional tenure, the “enterprenurial bug” got the better of him. Loaded with his professional experiences and an array of network, was born Sedibuz Consulting LLP, with a goal to spearhead technology based changes and applications into the public sector domain.
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Kiran wanted to give back to the family and society, at large , what he achieved through the years- a sustainable organisation providing opportunities for deserving candidates, reducing the stress of unemployment in the society. He has been supportive and have backed a many Indian start-ups, who have unique and innovative services or products for the public sector at large. Overcoming Initial Challenges With a strong plan and international expansion programs, April 2019 was when Sedibuz was officially on board. A successful 2019 ,anticipating a more stronger 2020, Sedibuz was roaring to go. Covid-19 in 2020,hit the business, but did not dampen the enthusiasm and spirit of Kiran and his team. Strategies and planning were adjusted to present business ideas to clients via online meetings and presentations. Changed persceptive and adaptability brought in business and Sedibuz is looking to close its second financial year successfully. Kiran is grateful and attributes the company’s success to commitment and staunch belief of the Vision and Mission , with which Sedibuz was evolved, along with the backing of his team, family and friends . Growth in the coming years is just going to be unprecedented as Sedibuz has marked major plans and areas for its expansion. The Vision & Mission of The Company Being a value-oriented brand, Sedibuz strives for some powerful ideals through its endeavours. This is remarkably evident in its vision and mission statement:
Vision: To be an internationally acclaimed consultancy organisation in the public sector
Mission: To be a catalyst for Public Sector Organizations
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Motto : “Commit what you can deliver and Deliver what you have committed”.
It is due to this level of integrity & honesty that customers, partners, and OEMs unequivocally trust the company. Sedibuz furthermore boasts of a versatile service portfolio that has contributed immensely towards its reputation. Sedibuz’s Extensive Services There has been a considerable increase in government investing in recent times, particularly in citizen-centric solutions, digital technologies, and innovative solutions. In the coming decade, this trend will only grow stronger as public sector investments will increase manifold. Although challenging, Sedibuz aims to optimally harness the latent potential in this sector by partnering with the government.
It focuses on serving 3 key areas, viz; a. Technology companies who want to get into Public Sector Business. The company helps & guides them in the entire cycle of Demand Generation to Contract Closures. b. Public Sector/Government organisations/ Departments who need expert advice in preparing Detailed Project Report (DPR), RFP, Program/Project Management. Sedibuz supports them in the entire cycle in both IT & OT. c. Product Companies (International as well as Indian Start-ups) who want to penetrate into Public Sector. Here, the company helps them with creating Go-To Market Strategy. With a broad range of competencies and know-how, Sedibuz provides end-to-end assistance to find the best fit for organisations exploring business opportunities in the Public Sector. Apart from the above services, Sedibuz,through its group company, Sedibuz Global Technologies LLP, aims to focus on Systems Integrations of the public sector undertakings. The Company’s Illustrious Clientele An understanding of the public sector along with technology based applications, Sedibuz has been able to effectively penetrate the very challenging public sector undertakings . Currently Sedibuz is the go-to company for any public sector company, requiring to change to technology based , user friendly application, keeping in mind the motive of the government to enhance the lifestyle of every citizen. Sedibuz clientele extends beyond boundaries, walking each step,holding hands to ensure that it supports every individual/company to be part of a larger national growth, by showcasing the potienial and go-tomarket strategies. Vision For the Future Going forward, Kiran will continue to maintain his company’s focus of attracting start-ups & international brands who don’t have presence in India. This year, his team has been especially focused on consolidating their existing relationships. They have also invested in manpower and will continue to do so for quite some time. Some noteworthy financial milestones have also been set by the company for the coming years. By March 2022, the company group wants to reach a cumulative revenue of $1 Million. By March 2024, it envisions hitting a target of $3 Million. Speaking of his holistic vision of the future, Kiran elucidates that while the use of tech dominates our current lifestyle, at the same time, it’s a double-edged sword. On one hand, Technological/Digital Inclusion is looked upon as a powerful tool, while on the other, it is feared as well. If there is unequal access to the latest technology, it may end up creating a new digital divide. Kiran’s unfaltering efforts, thus, would be to always advocate the prudent use of technology both through his company and personal front. His thoughtful insights serve as a timely reminder for all entrepreneurs who envisage ethical success in the future.
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Tim cook:
The CEO of Apple Who Made Apple a Mega Brand
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he credit of revolution in technology goes to Apple, and because of it, the world has witnessed a dynamic rise in the development of electronic gadgets on a global scale. The restless determination and devotion continue to make the brand the first preference for many people. The rise of Apple has become possible because of its CEO - Tim Cook, who has been relentlessly serving the company since August 2011. Today he is probably the highest-paid CEO in the world and one of the best entrepreneurs in the world. After a 12 year career in IBM, Tim started to work at Intelligent Electronics from where he shifted to Compaq Computer Corporation as its vice president. His career at these ventures was short-lived and life took a turning point as he joined Apple Inc. He stated that joining this big organization will always be the most significant discovery in his life. His story with Apple began in 1998 before which the company had already developed the iPod, iPhone, iPad and the iMac. While making a few comments at Auburn University in 2010, Tim stated that even after manufacturing those gadgets especially Mac, the company was downgraded without any hope for the future. This was the time when Tim took over the charge and led from the front. After he came onboard as the vice president in less than a year, the corporation started to make noticeable profits with an extraordinary shift pertaining to the losses of the previous fiscal years. He took the sole responsibility for managing the worldwide marketing, operations and sales of Apple alone. Tim became an instrumental figure in the development of the Mackintosh division, continuing the development of supplier relationships. In 2011, Apple lost its founder Steve Jobs but that very year Apple came under the clutches of Tim Cook as the new CEO. After becoming the CEO, he also became a part of the corporation’s board of directors. Under his leadership, Apple made its debut in its big acquisition till date when Beats Music and Beats Electronics got incorporated into it in 2014. This was probably the best deal for Apply for having Beats’s co-founders join the company in executive roles. In June 2014, the latest version of the Apple operating system was on air and was named OSX Yosemite. Later, the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6+ launched with a larger screen and came with adding new features like Apple Pay and the iconic Burst Selfies. Then Tim announced the production of a wearable device - the Apple Watch to track fitness and health and was available in the markets in 2015. Subsequently, many new products like clips - an app the enabled the creation of short videos on social media and the iconic iPhone X launched by 2017. This created a huge buzz in the technology sector as the iPhone X had the feature of face recognition.
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Under Tim’s entrepreneurship, the company successfully launched the Apple News App that gives access to users to articles from a huge variety of services. A mid-term election section was launched under Apple in 2018. These exquisite marketing strategies of Tim exceeded the company’s stocks by 60% within the 9 years of his joining. He was named in Forbes magazine’s World’s Most Powerful People. His excellent management strategy uplifted the company to new heights. Today, Apple’s sales and revenue have broken records because of Tim’s hard work and dedication. His accomplishments are an inspiration for many aspiring youngsters. He always focused on things that can be barriers to success rather than scaling one’s potential towards success. Tim was always passionate about in a way to benefit humanity such that people admire him not for his name but for his work. His works in philanthropy and donating wealth to it is a great example of leadership. He is an impactful person who has developed the society of Apple and its technology giving it a new phase. Rather than standing in complete contrast to the former Apple CEO - Steve Jobs, Cook preferred to adapt to some of his legendary existing practices and blended them uniquely with his own managerial style. Cook was always thoughtful of Apple’s employees and his tenure is characterized by focusing on the employee’s welfare rather than fostering the business. His extreme indicative style of democratic management, particularly among high-level employees by mutually consenting to their decision-making has acted significantly over the past 10 years. The iWatch is an example of this shift which shows Cook was less involved in the processes of product manufacturing or engineering but more focused on its goodwill to enhance the industries around.
Tim cook | CEO | Apple
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Leading Software Development Consultancy Empowering Businesses with Quality Services ENLIVEN DIGITAL CONTENT Company overview & offerings
Based in Rajkot, Enliven was founded in 2008 by Kishan Adesara on the conviction that imagination and technology have an intertwined & interdependent relationship. Accordingly, every software solution/service by Enliven is a creative endeavour to outperform existing solutions and offer a richer, streamlined, and friendlier user experience. To this day, the company adheres to its motto of empowering clients with innovative use of digital technology. The company offers a wide range of IT services:
» Customized designing and development of: » ERP (software to manage and run business activities like Sales, CRM, Purchase, Finance, Inventory, Production & Planning, and HR & Payroll) » Digital manufacturing solutions (HMI, Industry 4.0) » Customized software with integration of IoT » E-commerce platforms with advanced management tools » Project management software » Websites, mobile apps, and progressive web applications » A technology partner with end-to-end solutions » Server/cloud deployment and management
Kishan Adesara | Founder & CEO
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ccording to a 2021 report by Brand essence Market Research, the global Digital Transformation Consulting market size is expected to register a CAGR of 7.5% over the forecasted growth period. Consultancies specializing in digital transformation work with organizations to help them move to the digital world. Digital consultants provide solutions tailored to business goals, budgets, and technology. Improving customer experience may frequently be a driving force in digital changes, whether adding an online purchasing function or building a mobile application. Quality, expertise, and innovation are vital facets businesses look for when hiring a technology development consultancy. And this is where Kishan Adesara comes in! The gentleman is the Founder and CEO of Rajkot-based Enliven Digital Content, a full-service technology & software Development Company that has become a leader in the IT industry’s digital consultancy segment within a short time. Come, let’s have a look at his company, offerings, entrepreneurial journey, business outlook & more.
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Enliven offers customized solutions to clients from an array of sectors - manufacturing, automotive, education, travel & hospitality, Fintech, healthcare, logistics, E-commerce, and start-ups looking for a tech partner.
Expertise in ERP solutions
When it comes to ERP (enterprise resource planning), the output from most software is in raw format without any detailed report. This hinders many non-tech-savvy customers who require the data related to their production, sales, and other modules to make smarter business decisions. But not anymore. Kishan Adesara’s company has mastered the art of developing micro-level customized full-fledged ERP solutions with end-to-end user implementation and process integration with the third party. It allows end-users to generate detailed customizable MIS report by themselves, thus increasing efficiency and reducing costs.
What sets Enliven apart
At Enliven, the goal isn’t to just create ingenious IT solutions. It has more to do with making a positive impact on clients, no matter their business model. The brand helps customers gain a competitive advantage via efficiency, innovation, dynamism, authenticity, and quality. That’s what constitutes the DNA of the brand. Enliven works with start-ups, small businesses, and large organizations with the same hunger to create creative solutions. It helps businesses optimize various areas by examining their needs and implementing the right process with digital tools. Furthermore, it provides end-to-end digital consultancy and products that help customers gain the upper hand in terms of technical expertise.
Inception to inspiration
Enliven’s journey began back in 2008 as a branding company. In 2009, it started rendering premium web solutions. In 2013, it enabled managing premium hosting services. The following year, Enliven converted to a full technology solutions provider and started providing full-fledged ERP solutions. In 2018, the company has created industry 4.0 and HMI solutions.
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“As a technology partner, Enliven has helped many start-ups in areas related to technology, digital development, and product development. The result is streamlined daily processes, superior customer service, and improved organizational growth”, reveals- Mr. Adesara.
Recently, in 2020, the zeal for innovation has powered Enliven to enter the digital development consultancy market, thus adding one more feather to its cap. Balancing personal & professional life Mr. Adesara lives a much-synthesized life, with few boundaries between personal and professional. He feels good time management skills are essential for CEOs. The businessman often takes spur-of-the-moment vital breaks to recharge himself. A thought leader in his own right, Mr. Kishan is an avid admirer of Hans Zimmer, who changed the way music is created and provided equal opportunities for the community.
Staying ahead in a dynamic industry
Technology is a rapidly evolving sector, especially nowadays where it is providing an opportunity for endless creativity, innovation, and an environment that can fuel someone’s entrepreneurial spirit. Mr. Adesara believes research and development is an essential driver of a company’s growth as it spurs innovation, invention, and progress. R&D is also the key to tackling problems and inefficiencies, and so the techpreneur consistently challenges his team to think of new ways to combine technology with hardware and provide end-user integration solutions.
Notable milestones & achievements Some of Enliven’s noteworthy milestones include:
# Starting full-fledged digital development consultation with a wellknown US-based diamond manufacturing firm. # Helping a start-up in the medical segment as a Technology partner. # Creating multiple HMIs for various industries and user applications with complete cross integration of hardware and third-party applications. The experience helped the brand develop HMI for ventilators with a very short span in the 2020 pandemic. # Creating a digital presence for MNC in India which was eventually established as most dominant and recognized by its association body. # Creating an IoT tool equivalent to the standards of industry giants.
Employee-centricity drives the company’s work culture
Mr. Kishan takes pride in building a talent pool that can translate ideas into technology and digital platforms. “We are an absolutely team-driven
company, so the company’s very growth dependent on the team’s growth. Our core motive is to create an intellectually nourishing environment for each employee. Likewise, we provide special time and training sessions to explore new technologies, processes and learn new trends in the technology market”,
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Similarly, on the CSR front, the company has been actively involved in providing freshers with free training programs and various philanthropic causes.
Kishan Adesara’s vision for the future
The businessman aims to market the company in a way that it becomes a well-known brand in a digital development consultancy. His plans remain flexible enough to expand Enliven’s portfolio if an intriguing opportunity crops up in IoT, AI, Blockchain, Fintech, and other areas.
Message for readers
To young entrepreneurs, the experienced tech maven advises, “Always take care of your team, nurture new talents, and provide equal opportunities to everyone, which will help you and your company grow.”
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5 Reasons Why Wearing
Sun Glasses
Is More Important Than You Think
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earing sunglasses is becoming a classy fashion trend day by day. However, what we are ignorant of is that they are a must-wear but now even for some good reasons. With their diversity in colour, shade, shape and style, sunglasses not only enhance our look but also enrich our personality by many folds. So, they are becoming our personal favourite with time. Yet, we should be aware that it is not just their beauty and style that they must be worn but because of their benefit and immeasurable protective function against UV rays of the sun. They act as a protective shield against harmful eye diseases for people of all ages. Let us peep into some of the beneficial features of actually wearing a sunglass and why wearing renowned brands is a must necessity: 1. Protection against sand, snow glare and wind causing painful eye irritation: sunglasses guard our eyes against the harmful glare of UV rays reflected from the snow that is around 80% which may cause snow blindness or burn the cornea. This can often happen even during snowboarding or hiking in the snow without glasses. Sand entering our eyes causes allergic irritation, watery eyes, and soiling. Likewise, wind can dry out our eye fluid and cause impaired vision, thus, in all scenarios wearing proper sunglasses, especially photochromatic ones are a lifesaver. After all, nothing is more precious than our eyesight. 2. Cheap and low-quality lenses harm eyesight at a wider scale: wearing betterbranded sunglasses are far better than wearing low-quality lenses. Cheap lenses are common these days and are available at any common eye shop 32
or vision outlet. It is strongly advised not to buy them. Use of better quality sunglasses with power is highly recommended instead. Cheap sunglasses often do not give eye protection because the dark tinted lenses of any glasses can dilate your pupils if they come from a cheap manufacturer. This can cause serious consequences if they are built without any UV protection. Thus it makes our eyes unhindered to any harmful rays. 3. Sunglasses save us from some rays of the sun that are a potent eye threat: the name itself suggests that sunglasses are worn to guard the unwanted rays from the sun, especially its UV radiation. Just as we protect our skin from sunscreen, eyes are more important to be safeguarded from some fatal solar radiation posing threat to our cornea and retina. Too much-unfiltered sunlight reaching eyes at a young age can develop serious eye infections or even cancer. Children are more vulnerable compared to adults. However, the most common diseases that occur in adults are macular degeneration, cataracts, etc. So one must wear proper vintage, polarised and branded sunglasses to be safe from all such terror. 4. Protection post-surgery: Eye surgeries are done to combat visual impairments so as to see things with unaided eyes. Generally, LASIK operation is performed and correction is achieved using a special laser. The recovery process is slow but permanent. However, in those days post-surgery the eyes must be handled very delicately and with utmost care. For that, the use of bestbranded sunglasses is required to ward off any unwanted radiation. This temporary protection keeps the eyes safe and helps to disappear the side -effects or risks of post-surgery completely. Sunglasses strictly protect the eyes from sunlight, dirt, wind and unwanted dust particles. Even the slightest weather influences or mild discomfort is much reduced. 5. Fewer headaches and migraines: bright sun rays or any other radiations can trigger headaches and constant hammering. These can lead to acute migraine problems and even affect our daily routine and physical activities. Wearing proper sunglasses can help reduce both the frequency and intensity of these risks. Furthermore, it reduces eye strain and fatigue making us more comfortable to enjoy any outdoor view for prolonged periods. Sometimes being exposed to radiation from media devices can put a strain on our optic nerves, leading to watery eyes and pain around the forehead. In those cases too, sunglasses are a must-wear whether you are reading, writing, watching or playing online.
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Dr. Amit Tripathi:
A Stellar Leader in Agriculture Sector with a Vision for Sustainable & Organic Agriculture Practices
Dr. Amit Tripathi CEO Geolife Agritech India Pvt. Ltd.
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n recent times, there has been a remarkable rise in entrepreneurs who’ve redefined the prevailing dynamics of their industry. Owing to their relentless zeal for innovation, umpteen businesses, both big and small, have been spurred to adopt holistic & value-driven practices in their operation. One of the most noteworthy areas where such practices are conspicuous is the agriculture space, particularly the organic sector. Over here, unprecedented paradigm-shifts have been ushered by entrepreneurs who’re especially focused on avant-garde concepts.
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We’ll be highlighting one such illustrious leader in this article, Dr. Amit Tripathi. Holding an M.Sc in Agriculture, Dr. Amit is galvanizing powerful reforms in organic & eco-friendly practices through his work at Geolife. A company with a stellar record of more than a decades, Geolife Agritech India Pvt. Ltd holds the mission to revolutionise nutrient technologies in agriculture. Dr. Amit has played an instrumental role in steering several pivotal developments of the company.
The Rich & Versatile Background of Dr. Amit
On the educational & professional front, Dr. Amit’s expertise is substantiated by an array of rich and versatile experiences. He first completed his schooling in Madhya Pradesh, and after graduation, did his M. Sc in Agriculture (Ag. Extension). During his Masters, he ranked as the University 2nd Topper at Jawaharlal Nehru University, Jabalpur. He further bolstered his background by pursuing a Ph.D in Indigenous Technologies in Agriculture, and a Post-Graduation Diploma in Rural Development. Eventually, he completed his MBA from Stratford University with distinctions. Dr. Amit’s stewardship with Geolife has only been recent, however, it was cumulatively reached by a spree of defining career experiences. To begin with, he initially worked with BEC Fertilizers Limited. Later on, he worked with brands like Biostadt, DuPoint, Zytex, and Indofil Industries Limited. After 2 decades of enriching experience, Dr. Amit joined Geolife as the CEO of the company. He has been ushering metamorphic changes in the brand since then.
Geolife’s Robust Growth Trajectory
Geolife has a rich history that dates all the way back to the 70s. On 17th September 1973, the company started its Agri Division with the retailing of Fertilizers, Seeds & Pesticides. Later in the year 2000, it started Research on Organic Agri Inputs with a focus on unique, speciality, and innovative offerings for the farming community. Fast-forward to 2022, Geolife has not only carved a niche for itself in the agricultural space but also established a solid PAN-India Network. Headquartered at Mumbai, it currently has 22 Branch Offices across India with over 3000 Distributors Associations. Dr. Amit’s contribution to the company has largely been through the implementing of professional systems. A result orientations, productivity enhancements and a Work friendly Organizational Culture. Leveraging his immense national & international experience, he has optimized several facets like proper positioning of Company & Products, managing P & L, creating a team, distribution network, understanding rural psychology, establishing effective market communication, etc. The CEO also pays particular attention to strategic delegation of tasks within the workforce. He acknowledges the unique mindset and inclinations of each individual, and accordingly assigns them the best-suited work. For utmost clarity, he has also defined Key Responsibility Areas (KRAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for all team members right from the top to bottom in every department.
Keeping Pace with Changing Market Trends
In addition to a robust operational front, Dr. Amit also emphasizes staying abreast with the latest market developments. For this, his company offers a remarkable, evolving solution for their business associates & farmers. The aforesaid solution enables them to keep adapting at a quick pace through their combination of on-field support along with their tech-based initiatives. This overall spans from providing data-based analytical solutions to boosting individual brand image of their business associates on social media. Geolife is also further renowned for its R & D front -The Geolife Research Farms, which serves as the brand’s USP. It comprises of an in-house research station led by a dynamic team of young scientists who make efficient use of world-class technologies & formulations. The company even has a 5-acre land facility of its own to ensure that their products go through various stringent measures before being introduced in the market. This serves as key in ensuring a thoroughly research-based approach in the organization processes.
An Ardent Emphasis on Clients & Employees
An organization can succeed only to the extent it can satisfy its clients. Dr. Amit is cognizant of this fact, hence he regards the company clientele to be their defining identity. Above all, he considers his team to be among the lucky ones, as they get to serve the special kind of people who contribute majorly towards nation-building – The Farmers! As it is rightly said, Agriculture is the backbone of our economy as nearly two-thirds of the population is engaged in the cultivation of land. The best part is that now the new generations are also picking up towards family agriculture and they are keen to simplify their work with tech-based solutions. At Geolife, Dr. Amit and his team provide the perfect combination of field-based support + tech-based support to farmers as well as distributors who enable their products to reach to the field level. Even in terms of employee satisfaction, the CEO strongly believes in working closely with team members and bringing out their best potential. Once that is achieved, he feels the entire workplace is functions like a harmonious synergy, all focused towards the Mission & Vision of the organization. “Judge Less, Help More” – this is the mantra he ardently stands by.
Vision For the Future
Going forward, Dr. Amit envisions making Geolife the best organization globally in specialty nutrient technology for agriculture. In addition to the business endeavours, he also takes humanitarian initiatives to the heart and encourages all those connected with them in any way to join their causes. Every year, under the Geolife Foundation, the company organizes several Pan India activities such as Blood Donation Drive, Tree Plantation, Bicycle Donation for Rural Area Children, Etc. On a conclusive note, the CEO shares an empowering message to spur the entrepreneurial passions of our readers: “Believe in Yourself. Keep enriching Knowledge & Sharpening skillsets, Love Your Job and Keep Dreaming High. It is Rightly Said ‘Follow Your Dreams, They Already Know The Ways’”.
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Co-Founder Of Whatsapp-
Jan Koum’s
Inspiring Success Story
From poverty to billionaire, the life of Jam Koum is an inspiration to be witnessed by the world for those who think’ success is just by fate and not by determination’. He is a computer programmer who co-founded the world’s largest social media chatting platform-WhatsApp before it was bought by Facebook. He ranked 62 on Forbes list of the 400 wealthiest Americans in 2014. Today, he stands with a net worth exceeding $7.5 billion.
From where it began:
Born on 24th January 1976, Jam Koum is the CEO and co-founder of WhatsApp. He was born in ina tiny hamlet outside of Kyiv in Ukraine. He grew up in an orthodox, complicated society where actions are watched and you are answerable for your deeds. He went to study computer science and math’s from San Jose University and started investing his ideas into internet networking. In the next two years, gathering profound knowledge of computer networking, he was ready to start with his assignments. He developed a passion for programming and started to work as a Security Tester for Ernst & Young. He received a lifetime opportunity when he was hired as an Infrastructure Engineer at Yahoo. It soon became boring for him due to the lack of not being able to work out innovatively and he soon dropped out. 36
The idea:
With his Yahoo partner, Brain Action, Jan began forming an idea of how to improve user experience after new technologies like Skype was already out in the air. Communication those days was expensive and irregular at times. To provide a good solution to this ongoing problem, Jan wanted to create an easy-to-use cross-platform messaging app through which phone calls and texts can become easily accessible to family and friends. In 2009, his friend, Alex Fishman helped him recreate his vision for making this new app. Soon with the aid of a Russian developer, both of them could build the front end of the messaging platform.
The journey to success:
After purchasing an iPhone, Jan realized the Software Store’s potential and began to write code for a new app that will eventually make communication and interaction feasible and easy for the world. With numerous steps of random failures and successes, Jan was finally able to find a new revolutionary appWhatsApp in 2009 after having stayed with his innovation for years. He made this possible by seeking help from this Yahoo partner Brain Action. In 2014, WhatsApp globally owned 400 members. The business was legally established as WhatsApp Inc. and the WhatsApp app was launched on 3rd May 2009. The updated software for iPhones allowed push notifications. This changed the game plan and concept of WhatsApp further and Koum reworked its strategy to build the app around people’s social networks. The new version was released in the same year in September proving Koum a massively successful entrepreneur. Experimenting with several business models, the journey of WhatsApp grew rapidly over subsequent years. There were around 10,000 downloads a day after making the download free.
Scaling the company:
Soon several investors from Yahoo started investing in WhatsApp after it showed promising signs of growth. Initially, the cost of SMS verification costs was huge but new businessmen and founders of other apps agreed to invest money to rejuvenate this startup. By 2011, venture capitalists started investing in and through thus Jan came across Jim Goetz from Sequoia Capital who invested $8 million in 2011, followed by $50 million in 2013. From April 2013 to February 2014, Facebook acquired WhatsApp and the business grew by 265 million users. Since 2009, WhatsApp has continued to grow and over the past 10 years, its success has elevated boasting 1.5 million users with daily 1 million registrations and 300 million daily users as of 2019. The app today is used globally by 180 countries. Starting from not only sending texts but also sending media files, voice calling, video calling and recently WhatsApp has also come up with a payment gateway of its own. From teens to adults of all ages, you cannot find any who isn’t aware of the term WhatsApp throughout the world. Nevertheless, the story of Jim Koum is a huge inspiration, motivation and dedication for any young as well as struggling entrepreneurs out there.
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Mr. Abimanyu Khanna: A Remarkable Entrepreneur with a Zeal to Revolutionize the Industry
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ut of all the qualities that make a successful entrepreneur, perhaps the most noteworthy one is dynamism. A dynamic personality accommodates to even the most daunting challenges in life & business, as well as attracts the admiration & respect of colleagues/peers. In the last few years especially, there has been a remarkable trend of uprising entrepreneurs who’ve carved a niche for themselves through their utmost dynamism. Their bravado and zeal are palpable not only in their respective niche but also throughout the industry. We’ll be highlighting one such entrepreneur in this article, Mr. Abhimanyu Khanna, the Founder of TAB Consulting. His company has been instrumental in ushering noteworthy perspective-shifts in the industry through its novel offerings. Abhimanyu’s success thus far has been the culmination of various integral factors that’ve been strikingly conspicuous in his journey.
A Reformative Idea: Abhimanyu’s Vision for TAB
A major reason why Abhimanyu got started on his entrepreneurial quest was to achieve a reformative change in the market. His story is marked by some pivotal defining experiences that’ve shaped his entrepreneurial background. To begin with, he completed his BBA from JIMS, Delhi, and also holds a Diploma in International Business from Cambridge University, UK. He had started working at a very young age of 17 years old in the BPO Sector. Despite experiencing regular growth, Abhimanyu still felt that he was missing something in his life. The feeling of contentment simply wasn’t present in his career path. So as to fulfil this need for something greater, Abhimanyu joined hands with his current better half – Priyanka Juneja. Thus was born TAB, aka, Take-a-Break Consulting. At a very young age of 22, Abhimanyu was already an entrepreneur and was relentlessly working towards achieving his vision. Training was his ardent passion; that’s why he wanted to create a difference by making people move out from Board Roam Meetings and gain experiential learning. It was this idea that spurred him to conduct unique teambuilding events.
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Overcoming Initial Market Challenges
emphasizes an “It’s not OK” attitude on the work front. According to him, a client pays them because they trust in their ability to deliver what they expect and even more. When people start taking work casually, sales will definitely dip in the long run. The ardent practices at work have helped Abhimanyu garner umpteen milestones with TAB.
Like all successful entrepreneurs, Abhimanyu too faced his fair share of struggles in the initial phase of the company. To begin with, the recession hit the same year in 2008 when he started TAB. He had set up the company in April and got his first event in June, post which his team had no work till August 2008. Those 3 months were a particularly difficult phase for his team, however, the belief and passion to excel kept them going. A striking aspect of the company’s services, one that helped it overcome market uncertainty, was that companies would need them despite a reduction in overall expenses. Even if companies are not spending on Lavish Offsites, Award Functions, etc., they still do something or the other for their employees to retain them. That is when they think of TAB and its services; the company has worked day and night to garner such a reputation by building clients, relations, whilst giving little focus to earning money.
Noteworthy Milestones of The Company
Given below is a timeline of the significant events that’ve taken place in the company’s journey thus far. They’ve played a formative role in each stage of the company’s evolution: 2010: TAB goes international for the first time to facilitate a program. A happy client was very keen on flying the team to Southeast Asia for an offsite project. 2011: Establishes its own bricks-and-mortar office in Delhi. Prior to this, the team was working out of a room with a Table Chair Laptop Setup.
An Overview of TAB’s Offerings
Abhimanyu’s current impact in the market can be largely attributed to TAB’s avant-garde service portfolio. The company offers multifarious interactive solutions in the following core areas:
2016: Shifts the office space from Delhi to Gurgaon.
» Team Building » Employee Engagement » Event Management
2018: Wins the award for the “Best Teambuilding Activity of The Year Silver” in the WOW Awards Asia. 2020: Brings its breakthrough Virtual Engagement Technology to more and more companies amid COVID-19. From last year till date, the company has already done more than 1200 sessions for the same.
A noteworthy aspect of TAB’s services is that it’s all-encompassing; it doesn’t focus on any one particular sector. Its offerings are for Employees and Clients across various fields – Manufacturing, Pharma, FMCG, Service Industry, Consulting, IT, Telecom, Production, and a lot more. To keep his services up-to-date, Abhimanyu emphasizes constant progress on the company’s R & D Front as well.
2021: Wins “The Best Employment Engagement Solutions Provider in The World” by a reputed UK-based Media House. In addition to the business achievements, Abhimanyu is also a strong philanthropist with a vision to shape a better world. This is quite evident on his company’s CSR front.
Abhimanyu’s Relentless R & D Efforts
Innovation is the key to success; this is an unequivocally true statement which Abhimanyu is well-acquainted with. He thus keeps innovating TAB’s offerings and provides a uniqueness in every solution. Even during Covid times, when a lot of companies had to shut down and give pink slips to their staff, TAB was constantly delivering Virtual Engagement Solutions. These were characteristically unique in that no other companies have them at the moment. Abhimanyu furthermore gives paramount focus on staying aware of trends and offering products that are superlative in the market. He works closely with his team on various R & D initiatives, to ensure that everyday they think of new ideas that can be developed to surpass competitors.
Giving Back to The Society
Overall, TAB focuses a lot of effort on doing good for the society. Currently, it has taken many CSR initiatives within its 100 Acre township. These include: » Maintaining of Parks. » Plantation Drives. » Organizing festival celebrations and Arranging Meals for the Underprivileged. » Actively involved during the Covid Pandemic with on ground support in the form of concentrators and medicines. In the future, Abhimanyu plans to ceaselessly continue his philanthropy both on the personal & business front. He envisions a reformed way of living as well as conducting business, where the paramount focus is value-creation. As aspiring professionals, I believe we all can find inspiration from Abhimanyu’s work and imbibe his thoughtful approach going forward in 2022.
The Work Culture at TAB
In addition to strong R & D, a great contributing factor to TAB’s market excellence is its conducive work culture. Abhimanyu gives utmost importance in ensuring that his team is first happy and content at the workplace. Only then can they deliver the programs diligently & effectively. The company furthermore follows an Engagement Calendar for systematic progress of all its employees. With this, it keeps a tab on the Internal Activity/Motivational Sessions for the team. Speaking of his company’s work credo, Abhimanyu says that he
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10 most inspiring CEOs of all time and what made them wildly rich S
everal entrepreneurs around the world have tried and tested their talents through safe routes. However, only a few created history and ventured into inaccessible territories.
Let us look at some of them and find out what made them world-famous:
Donald Trump
A man who left no stone unturned and emerged victorious in the presidential election of 2016, grabbing attention for being a billionaire. He is successful for having initiated a world-famous hospitality venture ‘Trump Entertainment Resorts. Several commercial dwellings and plush hotels are associated with this including the ‘Trump World Tower’ - a 72 storied building in Manhattan, New York. His current net worth is $ 2.5 billion.
Steve Jobs
Steve’s life is a great source of inspiration for all youngsters. Although he passed away in 2011, one can never forget his creation of a multi-billion dollar technology - ‘Apple Inc.’ The firm was founded in 1976 and started selling motherboards and later produced audiovisual gadgets like iPods, iPhones etc. His net worth was $ 10.2 billion.
David K Williams
A serial entrepreneur and the CEO of Fishbowl, David K Williams has served high-profile leadership via the Courage Above Mounts (CAM) foundation. His company Fishbowl render services to their community for a major project to help groups of children, single moms, veterans and native Americans. His net worth is $ 2 million.
Cheryl Bachelder
The mastermind behind ‘Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen’ has shown the world the power of servant leadership to establish a company from the inside out. She made her brand from a stagnant low profitable level to a famous one whose franchisee today span across the globe. In her workplace, people are treated with both respect and dignity, irrespective of their role and pay scale. Cheryl’s net worth is over $ 12 million. 40
Harold MacDowell
The CEO of a leading mechanical construction and facilities service - TDIndustries, Harold is believed to be the demigod in the servant leadership spectrum. His foundation plays a key role in sustaining an environment where employees are valued and respected. TD has made it into Fortune Magazine’s prestigious 100 best companies.
Kristen Hadeed
What started as an all-student cleaning company later turned out to be a huge global business that now employs hundreds of millennials. She ventured into her company and named it ‘ Student Maid’ in 2009. Since then, through several hardships, Hadeed led her industry from an average cleaning service to a professional cleaning and dusting platform with her net worth at $8 billion.
Britany Merrill Underwood
The founder and CEO of Akola Jewelry, Britany has revolutionized the lives of several distressed women and families. Her company is the first Full-Impact Brand to be sold in the luxury space through their national launch in Neirman Marcus. She was included in Yahoo’s “Best Person in the World” series in 2014 who devoted her life to creating women empowerment through a holistic approach.
Bob Chapman
The CEO of Barry-Wehmiller, Bob owns a $ 2 million company that has acquired more than 80 other companies under it with a team of 11 thousand employees. With a deep sense of responsibility, Chapman has transformed Barry-Wehmiller’s culture as the best platform for connecting with business associates through communication, trust, celebration, respect and continuous improvement. Today his net worth stands as $1.36 million.
Sylvia Metayer
Sole non-American on the list and the CEO of Sodexo Corporate Services Worldwide, Sylvia leads the worldwide segment of the industry that has improved the quality of life of 75 million people and has been admired as Fortune’s “World’s Most Admired Companies”. The sid dimensional activities provided under her organization are the physical environment, social interaction, health and well-being, recognition, ease and efficiency and personal growth.
Ari Weinzweig
The founding man behind Zingerman’s Community of Business. Ari started his venture in 1982 with just two staff. Today, his foundation has over 750 employees with 22 managing partners.it is an Ann Arbor, Michigan institution which is a great source of food and great experiences for exceeding 5 lakh visitors. Now, Zingerman stands for anti-oppression and anti-racism, celebrating big virtues of diversity.
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Venugopala Chalamala:
Visionary CEO Empowering Businesses Through Cutting-Edge IT Services & Solutions
Venugopala Chalamala
Founder & CEO |Atlas Systems
Let’s take a look at his company, offerings, entrepreneurial journey, and more.
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significant contributor to the growth of the global IT/ ITES industry is consulting companies that provide businesses with top-notch services, strategic solutions and valuable guidance. They also help manage and execute numerous projects at a time, thereby increasing organizational flexibility and efficiency. Such companies have a team of market experts who analyze trends and devise ingenious growth strategies and business plans accordingly. Venugopala Chalamala, Founder & CEO of Atlas Systems, is one business visionary who has witnessed and contributed significantly to the growth of the IT consultancy segment for almost 20 years. He has built one of the most trusted brands that have provided top-notch growth and development solutions to Fortune 1000 businesses.
An overview of the company
Atlas Systems is a technology and IT services company focused on serving Fortune 1000 companies. Started in 2003, Atlas is headquartered in Princeton, NJ. The brand proudly stands as a trusted partner for global industry leaders, offering cost-effective solutions with a worldwide delivery model. Also, as a long-term technology partner, the company’s strategic technology solutions and services have helped clients achieve measurable business value. Venugopala’s continuous emphasis on learning and upskilling of in-house talent has benefited all global clients. With a team of 500+ associates globally, Atlas manages some of the largest Infrastructure operations for clients in various industries. It has delivery centers in New Jersey and India – located in Bangalore & Chennai. 42
A Customer-Centric Philosophy
An Impressive Service Portfolio
Like any other IT company aiming to convert new prospects into happy clients, Atlas runs large marketing programs and various campaigns across digital channels. It has a great mix of inbound and outbound marketing strategies deployed. The secret to its success, however, is something else. Atlas Systems’ focus on quality client service has made it a trusted IT services partner for mid and large enterprises in the United States. Being a value-driven company, Atlas Systems prioritizes its customers to the greatest degree. Since its inception, its delivery teams have consistently met client benchmarks. This approach has won the company many new clients through references from existing customers. As Venugopala proudly shares, “Dependability is the first thing that enters a consumer’s mind when they see Atlas Systems. We have fair brand recognition, and most of our business comes from references. Our clients refer us; that is a testimonial of our work.” Today, Atlas Systems delivers value by sharing risk, adding insight, and deploying resources with excellent domain expertise and product experience. The brand sees itself as big enough to service and small enough to care. It focuses on midmarket, where clients don’t get attention from large providers, and small providers don’t have the breadth and depth to service. It is uniquely positioned to service this segment with the 3P philosophy (People, Process, and Platform).
To its clients, Atlas Systems offers an array of services:
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Database Administration IT Infrastructure Management Support Cloud Security & Migration Big Data & Analytics Application Development & Support Network Support AI, ML, and NLP Services IT Security & Consulting Database Administration Digital Transformation Services
Atlas also offers IT solutions that leverage AI & ML and their real-world experience to optimize ITOps. AInfinity empowers businesses with end-to-end solutions that use AI to predict, recommend, and resolve IT operations issues. While one of their products, ComplyScore supports in governance, risk and compliance, and provider data compliance. Another product, PRIME enables health plans to improve provider data accuracy.
Noteworthy Entrepreneurial Route
An engineer by trade, Mr. Chalamala began his career as a management trainee at Bosch. He later led senior positions at Ramco Systems and Changepond Technologies, where he amassed global experience in managing technology assignments in Healthcare, Life Sciences, Finance, and Automotive industries. He got bitten by the entrepreneur bug during this time, witnessing tremendous opportunities to help clients solve their business challenges. Thus, Atlas Systems was born with a focus on leveraging advancements in technology to improve client businesses. Since then, Mr. Chalamala has shaped his small business into a first-tier global service and software solutions provider. The gentleman is actively involved in the business community through various organizations, including the New Jersey Technology Council, Young President’s Organization, and Chamber of Commerce.
Standing Strong Amidst Trying Times Mr. Chalamala reveals how Atlas Systems has had a very high customer acquisition rate for more than a decade now. “It shows the sheer amount of confidence clients have in Atlas. We always put the client first and use technology as an enabler,” says the businessman. But this didn’t come easy; there were times when his entrepreneurial resilience was put to the test. To share a recent example, Atlas continued to support its clients at the same level of service even amidst deep budgets cuts and long-awaited payment terms. The company understands how paramount it is to support employees during difficult times. It stood beside them with no furloughs or layoffs despite the significant impact on business by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Journey Since Foundation
Future Plans
In the beginning, Venugopala faced numerous challenges. His journey started with making a major decision - whether to take external funding or move forward with bootstrap. After much consideration, he chose the latter. And one by one, his resilience and burning passion for empowering clients helped him overcome all challenges. Fast forward to 2021, Venugopala Chalamala has a string of successful years running a strong IT services business. Atlas Systems has completed hundreds of projects across various industry segments and has empowered over 500 clients with its advanced solutions. Looking back, Venugopala relishes this fantastic journey, sharing that he wouldn’t trade it for anything.
Currently, Atlas Systems is focused on expanding its industry footprint by providing better service, which helps businesses reach new heights. Given that the future is tech-dependent, the company is making significant investments in AI practice. On a personal note, Venugopala looks forward to achieving a work-life balance within the following year.
A Message to Aspiring Entrepreneurs
As a seasoned entrepreneur with decades of experience, Mr. Chalamala very well understands the significance of a longterm vision. He urges young entrepreneurs not to be deterred by temporary setbacks & challenges. His one key advice: “Equity is very expensive, don’t give it away!” 43
Success Story of Sandeep Maheshwari
The Most Renowned Indian Motivational Speaker launches SMtv
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“If you have more than you need, simply share it those who need it the most.”
Sandeep Maheshwari Motivational Speaker
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famous TV channel with the name Sandeep Maheshwari TV known to the word as SMtv is a platform with a cent per cent free from several kinds of subscriptions and advertisements. It is easily accessed by people all around the globe without the need to pay anything. New videos are regularly uploaded to watch for free at any time. The channel comes with a URL link – www.SandeepMaheswari.tv. With over 20 million YouTube subscribers and 16 million Facebook subscribers, SMtv is not just a channel but Sandeep’s life journey that depicts his struggle, failures, success, happiness and containment. Sandeep was a middle-class guy with a lot of dreams and desires but with a blurred vision of goals in his life. Through ups and downs, he gradually came to realize the true colours of life. Understanding so, he struggled consistently by sacrificing his containment zones, thereby, enabling people to understand the small secret behind his today’s huge success. The urge of helping people and showing goodwill to society inspired Sandeep to launch SMtv and letting the world experience his knowledge through his videos. The channel sponsors the latest life-changing motivational videos. Sandeep took a great initiative of changing people’s lives through “Free Life-changing Seminars & Sessions”. From his journey to working in a multi-level marketing company to manufacturing and marketing household products, this guy embarked on a journey of studying an interesting subject of life. Dropping out of KIRORIMAL College, Delhi in the third year of B.Com, he started to witness the harassment and exploitation that any young model faces in the modelling world including him.
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This was his life’s turning point when he decided to help countless struggling models. He started a two-week course in photography and with a burning desire at heart to transform the modelling world, He set up a company with the name of Mash – Audio, Visuals, Pvt. Ltd. In 2002, with the concept of ‘Sharing’ in his heart, Sandeep jotted down his entire experience in a reverse book of marketing.
transformation. Profits don’t drive his organization, faith and hard work does. Capable of building an entirely new industry, he has stated his benchmark quote that states- “If you have more than you need, simply share it those who need it the most.”
Some of the milestones that he achieved are given below: »
In 2013 by Entrepreneur India Summit, he became Creative Entrepreneur of the Year. » He secured the Star Youth Achiever Award instituted by the Global Youth Marketing Forum. » He was titled “One of India’s Most Promising Entrepreneurs” by Business World magazine and so on. One of his life-changing seminars held in New Delhi with a massive audience of over 6000 people, was completely free of cost and he earned nothing from the audience but rather invested in filmography, rent, water and management. It is true but hard to believe how he has constantly wanted to motivate people through his free seminars and TV platform.
He took over the task of taking over 10 thousand pictures of around 122 models in just 10 hours. He did not let his focus dwindle by the glamour of modelling but aroused his inner desire to revamp the modelling, launching ImagesBazaar and becoming its CEO. ImagesBazaar contains the world’s largest collection of Indian images with 7000 clients across 45 countries. Sandeep successfully launched different models single-handedly. The site has received rank 1 in terms of Indian image and has started to work on 3D too. This life-changing event and desire of making a huge success in the modelling industry made him a successful entrepreneur of India at 29 and became a role model for millions of people throughout the world. People love him not for his struggle but his great mission and direction of motivation towards a huge
The new SMtv app is now available at the Playstore. It not only instils people to understand life better but lets them focus on key points to get easy but prolonged success.
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8 things you need to remember when searching for an employee
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iring the right employee for your business makes it more robust, effective and meaningful to the world. Only the right employee can channel the motives of the organization into the right way. Employee recruitment is about managing stress as one has to constantly judge their selection and abide by the rules of the company. Let us look into some of the things to be kept in mind while hiring an employee: Checking compatibility The employee must fit into the company’s culture and shape himself or herself with the norms of the organization. His social skills must get along with others. A background check on how he had managed the previous companies or played his role must be taken into consideration. Also, the candidate must possess a willingness to work. An employee who cannot co=relate his ideas and working process with others cannot function smoothly.
Hire hardworking or struggling interns
Interns must be hard-working, competent and understand the value of time and money in an organization. Not only his strengths but also his weaknesses, skills, knowledge and attitudes are key factors to be analyzed and assess before hiring. One who is already struggling and has high aspirations can surely benefit the company with his potentials. However, it is to be noted that they find peace while working with your company’s people.
Must have excellent learning and analytical skills
Use different methodologies to assess the learning and analytical skills of the candidates. The testing might be tricky but then also candidates cannot be assessed without proper evaluation of their resume just because of their overconfidence. With the right educational skills and proper confidence at the correct place, an employee can be hired with assurance. The candidate must bear
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profound knowledge of their job role and know how to deliver content on time.
Should have career commitment
A person committed to his or her career is the one that needs to be hired because someone who switches very often and shifts his journey isn’t suitable to work with. Also, he/she must be loyal to the company otherwise hiring such a person can prove both a waste of time and energy. Have a look at the candidate’s previous job duration and find out if there were any discrepancies. This will make the hiring process more accurate.
Improve the hiring process
Hiring employees for the big or small organization also demands a better hiring process and is the foremost factor to be focused upon. Don’t ask irrelevant questions in the interview and make sure to explain all pros and cons of the job role to be clear from the very beginning about any dynamic changes. Involve many people in the evaluation process for more interaction. Also, don’t forget to make a list of what needs to be seen and checked on a priority basis and whether the selected candidate’s documents are properly submitted or not.
Look out for employee’s requests
A better employee can be hired for a post only if the company’s managerial people can be lenient and easy in handling him. The employee’s little requests or his part of life must be heard out so that if those can be allowed or helped, then the employee will love to work dedicatedly and function efficiently as per the company’s norms. Also, the pay scale must accord with the work for which he is being hired as per his/her previous experiences.
Maintain a checklist to hire a candidate
Making a checklist for employee hiring will systematize the hiring process, making it faster and efficient. It may be your first employee or numerous employees that you have hired before. But this checklist for hiring a candidate helps you track your recruiting efforts as well and can be easily made communicable with the progress rate of your hiring employees.
Being social with the candidates
It is a very key factor in employee handling and management. Hiring the right employee is not possible with much friendly and social interaction with them. Ask personal questions, don’t make them feel awkward. The HR team must analyze the candidate presence in social media. It is their social presence that accounts for both their inner and outer worlds. Any kind of social interaction can make you understand his whereabouts and background. 49