Most important don'ts:
Don't stop dreaming
Don't stop trying
Don't stop learning
Don't be afraid of failure
It's a loop.
If you stop dreaming, you will stop trying. If you stop trying, you will stop learning. If you stop learning, you are not failing. If you are afraid of
Heart touching messages pouring in for you and CBN garu. You are an extraordinary human with an ability to face any kind of adversity. You are only getting stronger day by day. Your strength is exponentially increased in the last 48 hours. From what I sense about you and CBN
I write to you today with a heart heavy with pain and eyes moistened with tears. I've grown up watching my father pour his heart and soul into the betterment of Andhra Pradesh and the Telugu people. He never knew a day of rest, tirelessly striving to transform millions of lives.
Thank you everyone for the compliments pouring in for the painting gifted to
@ncbn
sir. Did not expect that it would go viral. Heartful thanks to the artist (Arputharaj from Tamil Nadu) who converted the concept of building/creating Amaravati into a painting. Hats off to the team
For those who are doubtful about the future of Amaravati (the capital of Andhra Pradesh) if the power changes. Please recall, the previous government could not shift the capital or establish another capital during its 5 year tenure. There are no doubts, Amaravati is and will
Last 2 days in Ahmedabad for some dramabaaz business show. One of the folks asked me, how was it working under a global leader like CBN?
My response: it's in your question - it was a globally enriching experience.
#CBN
#Visionary
#Pioneering
Excited to announce that 'Andhra Pradesh leads the delegation of Indian
#Startups
at one of the largest startup events in the world
@SlushHQ
in Finland. Govt of India selected 30startups for this event, 10 of these 30 startups selected are from
#AndhraPradesh
#InnovationValley
When the World Economic Forum published an article with the headline 'The Indian miracle state pointing the way to global sustainability' about Andhra Pradesh in 2018. Article Highlights the decentralised plan of developing a sustainable state.
#NaraLokesh
#CBN
#AndhraPadesh
@vivekagnihotri
@TVMohandasPai
You assume people in India eat meals with families more often than those in the west. If you go by numbers, the working youth population in urban India doesn't get a chance to eat meals with their families at least once a month. They all migrated from small towns for
Techsparks experience is just Electrifying..!!
@SharmaShradha
more power to you and team
@YourStoryCo
as you continue to play imp role in India's new age economy driven by startups.
@YourStoryCo
seems to be much more than media house for many
#entrepreneurs
With Interior Minister of Finland
@KaiMykkanen
&
@pvesterbacka
Discussed opportunities for startups from
@ap_innovation
to access European markets & for acceleration through Finland startup Ecosystem.
Will take forward these discussions to implement at the earliest
#Slush2018
We sometimes don't realize our potential, our purpose and our importance in this world. And when we do, there is no limit to our endeavors and achievements.
We think, we will and therefore, we achieve.
Concluded a humongous initiative of
#LEAP
recruitment drives across
#AndhraPradesh
on 29May. As we keep getting confirmations on shortlisted candidates, we report 3880jobs as on yesterday. Interesting insights & learnings, the map speaks a lot.
#ItsAllHappeninginAP
#JobsForAll
When the state of Andhra Pradesh was considered formidably competitive and futuristic during 2014-19 under the leadership of
@ncbn
in India and abroad. People in the corporate circles are saying is that it is a matter of time - AP will bounce back. Because CBN is becoming the CM
Finland-ed to participate in
@SlushHQ
and to meet some of the key influencers of startup ecosystems. Looking forward to a week long meetings in
#Helsinki
and
#Estonia
Often, the best assessment of a candidate is based on the kind of questions he/she asks. After all, questioning is an integral part of learning. The ability and wanting to learn is one of the key criteria in talent acquisition.
1/3
Today, I traveled by Hyderabad metro 🚇 for the first time. We don't generally take public transport if cars are at our disposal, especially when you have someone to drive in cities.
Metro announcements took me back to my daily commute days in Delhi metro in 2010.
Delivered a keynote on the inaugural ceremony of first
#entrepreneurship
summit at NIT Warangal. Talked about how
#Wannabe
entrepreneurs should focus on identifying problems & opportunities which evolve during transition times between industrial / technology revolutions
#startups
Andhra Pradesh Innovation Society is organizing the first of its kind initiative in AP by supporting startups to connect with women who are desirous of resuming their career Post-Maternity.
Registrations open for women seeking to connect with startups:
I bumped into a couple of clips from 2018 during my assignment with the state government of Andhra Pradesh. Things have changed dramatically since then for the state of AP. The reception it received during those days was exemplary.
#AndhraPradesh
#CBN
#Technology
We have been featured by
@Inc42
among 30 most promising '
#Startups
to watch out for' that have managed to gather momentum through the right product-market fit, even in inclement market conditions.
#Startups
#FinTech
Read the article at -
Humbled to launch website of a 14yr old Entrepreneur who had written book on
#cybersecurity
(available on flipkart & amazon) & now working on AI chatbots. This
@Abhininaniya
is still in school & living in Srikakulam, district in Andhra Pradesh
#entrepreneurship
StartFromSchool
Which is worst domestic airline service in India? Easy answer
#IndiGo
Made us sit for 30min in boiling aircraft without air conditioning
@IndiGo6E
7135 VGA TO MAA
Hi
@elonmusk
, it’s great to hear that you're planning to visit India! I was just discussing with my team about your meeting with
@ncbn
Garu in 2017, when you showed keen interest in our State, Andhra Pradesh.
Andhra Pradesh is a perfect destination - With skilled youth and
It was really nice meeting you. Thanks for all the great insights and sharing the idea behind adding '😡' to birds.
Look forward to catching up
@SlushHQ
@ap_innovation
Most part of the talk was focused on the journey of IIDT (International Institute of Digital Technologies), Tirupathi and how
#andhrapradesh
government is embracing
#innovation
and using
#DataAnalytics
for administration & socio economic development.
Setting the context for the new state of Andhra Pradesh in 2018 was more about clarifying that Hyderabad is not a part & explaining that it takes time to come up with the capital city. Most importantly, how the then CM
@nbcn
believes in e-governance & technology.
#AndhraPradesh
Had the most inspiring & humbling conversation with nearly 1000 girls from Gayatri Vidya Parishad College of Engineering in Vizag. Get convinced about the strong future of our country. What energy, dreams, and determination resides with them. Nothing is IMPOSSIBLE!!
#herstory
We are so pleased to announce that our farm to fork acceleration program "Fortissimo" has started in Vizag!
With APIS (
@ap_innovation
), 1st cohort startups and mentors, we will create sustainable farm to fork ecosystem together!
#gastrotope
#farmtofork
#fortissimo
#apis
At the expo at Tirupati, students displayed some promising innovations. Most of them face challenges to convert
#innovation
into a gud commercial proposition. Discussed possible paths to adapt to overcome challenges, connected few of them to right people & extended help.
#Startup
CEO Andhra Pradesh Innovation Society Winny Patro and his colleague Manish Ghosal met Amb Vani Rao & her team after an excellent and productive visit to Finland & Estonia for
@SlushHQ
& other engagements. Great potential for collaboration !
@ap_innovation
Quite a refreshing day in the middle of the week and at the end of the month to have the Zoho team at our workplace. Thanks for some intriguing conversations
@Kuppulakshmi
& team.
It was a very humbling experience doing the shoot for
@ZohoforStartups
. Kudos!!!
@bhaskershetty
Chandrababu Naidu
@ncbn
sir - wishing you the best. May you continue to transform societies with prosperity and inspire generations.
Recalling one of the humblest incidents with him. In 2018, CBN sir gave the book 'Connecting the dots' and recommended that I read it completely.
A state wide initiative which saw participation from 300+ students in grand finale at
#Vizag
. Total of 13 prize winners from 125 ideas. Some of the ideas r very exciting & promising,
@ap_innovation
shall extend the support to take them to next level
#startups
#Entrepreneurship
Pictures from Startup India Andhra Pradesh Yatra's Grand Finale event at GITAM University, Visakhapatnam. 99 incubation offers were made at the event & cash prizes worth Rs. 7.35 Lakh were awarded to 13 winners in the sectors of Agriculture, Technology, Social & Womenpreneurship.
Very inspiring to meet an
#entrepreneur
who runs a sculpture mfg unit with a 50 member team at Allagadda, Kurnool district in AP. Humbled to learn that 50 such units provide
#employment
to 2000+ ppl in the same town. Massive potential to take off at global level
@bhuma_akhila
Without the excellent support from Embassy, this participation wouldn't have been possible. Look forward to much more meaningful collaborations to strengthen Indian Startup Ecosystem
#Finland
#estonia
#AndhraPradesh
#startups
My son's first visit to my workplace after the
#COVID19
pandemic. Lots of kids do not know about workplaces because of
#WFH
culture. I feel, it is important that we take kids to the workplace once in a while. Make them experience the work environment. This exposure can help them
Every large scale fintech event I attend reminds me of Vizag Fintech Festival-2018 pioneered under the leadership of
@ncbn
and
@naralokesh
It was one of the first Fintech events in India at large scale until the Global Fintech Festival in 2022 at Mumbai. Vizag Fintech Festival
@hsgrover
Your story of Let's build a company is winning hearts. I recommended the book to someone close in my circles. And this is what I get in return.
Kudos again for great work on the book minus the bullshit
🙏🙏
#startups
#entrepreneurship
#Letsbuildacompany
Defense is powerful.
Being defensive is not always about accepting weakness. Real winners defend to win. Defending can be a part of winning strategy. Timing is important and it can corner the opponent/competitor's strength and test the patience.
Never underestimate the power of
Spoke about various initiatives taken up by AP to make student talent pool relevant to the industry. Provided key insights on the identified gaps.
#entrepreneurial
thinking is the important among talent pool to be relevant for the economy.
Interacted with school students from various parts of India, Malaysia and Laos at Global Young scientists challenge held at Vizag. Very inspiring kids. And humbled to receive 'Andhra entrepreneurs' book from Indian innovators association.
#ideas
#entrepreneurs
(2/2) Today, speaking from the other side, it seems to be taking a strong shape in making a difference. Esp, when you're working under visionary leadership like NCBN, you're driven to perform beyond limits.
#Entrepreneurship
To
#Government
#InspiringInteractionsWithCM
You may have a great performing team. But if you don't prepare strategically for every goal, you may not achieve it. Especially, when the goal is too difficult to achieve, pin-to-pin, eye-to-eye detailed strategy is very important.
#leadership
#strategy
#INDvsAUSfinal
#NewProfilePic
Had to buy this. Btw
@picxydotcom
I purchased 4pics of mine, can you offer other photos of mine at no cost? :p
Thanks for the clicks and more so for making them available to access and own.
#profilepic
from
#stockphotos
Two of the tallest leaders in Indian Politics are back on the same stage along with another leader in the making for the future of Andhra Pradesh. If you are from Andhra Pradesh and believes in progressive & developmental politics, you know what it means.
@ncbn
@narendramodi
Giving up is not an option however the tough situation is. - Today's
#Maxwell
's innings is an absolute testimony.
@Gmaxi_32
Today's innings will be discussed to draw parallels and inspire leaders, managers, youth, etc and will go onto leadership learning books, talks, etc
People belonging to present Andhra Pradesh played a significant role in building Hyderabad and Chennai (Madras).
It is just a matter of time with progressive leaders and policies to build another big city like Hyderabad, Chennai, Bangalore in
#AndhraPradesh
#Vizag
#Amaravathi
Can I say ?
‘Took away Andhra Pradesh from Madras state’
‘Took away Hyderabad from Andhra Pradesh’
Stripped AP of all its infrastructure-rich places and then say, "Don't flex your muscles, you're malnourished."
Not to hurt anyone. There are plenty of sacrifices in building the
Travelled quite a lot in Andhra Pradesh in the last 12 days. Sensing an unprecedented energy and excitement to vote whomever I talk to irrespective of what class and caste they belong to. Never seen before excitement to vote. Wondering if it is going to be an all-time high voting
What a pity. People in Andhra Pradesh are still discussing and raising voices on where the capital city should come up even after 10 years of bifurcation. For god's sake, such voices and discussions on changing capital sends quite a wrong message to the outside world. Sticking to
Delivered a guest lecture on 'Role of AI in Fintech for B2B and SME enterprises' to MBA executive students at
@IIM_Calcutta
It's always great to be back on campus and meet my alma mater.
@PGPEX_VLM_IIMC
Thank you all for having me.
#SMEs
#ArtificialIntelligence
Be smart. But, don't act smart.
Intelligence cannot be seen unlike a pretty face or muscles or a hairstyle. Intelligence is a subtle part of our personality. It is not easy to measure or not necessarily be understood by others.
We are thrilled and honored to announce that
@RecordentIndia
has won the coveted
#TIME2LEAP
National Award for Best FinTech Solution of the year in the credit management category.
#recordent
#MSME
Had a meeting with ETV team to discuss on a proposed program to inspire people to improve on communication skills. Many youth will get an opportunity to showcase their talents & knowledge through this program.
#competition
#tvshow
#youth
#education
Shared my ideas on best practices on managing
#IntellectualProperty
&
#innovation
. Highlighted the importance of creating awareness on patent filing, helping in creating customer centric designs /standards and hand-holding in go-to-market/scaling the innovation.
#startups
#MSMEs
6:43am: dep from home to aiport
7.27am: arrived at the airport
Covered 40KM in 44min
7.28am: dep from airport to home
8.07am: arrived home
A total of 80km in 83min. And 9 out of 10 times, a 40km ride from home to aiport is less than 48min. Only possible in Hyderabad among the
On your path to achieve goals, both the biggest hurdle and the biggest support is your own mind. It all depends on how you feed and train your mind. Remember, your mind is the most powerful asset you own.
#leadership
#EmotionalIntelligence
Chairing a session on B2B payments at Global Fintech Fest
@gff_2023
With so much to be transformed and solved in trade credit payments, look forward to brainstorming, learning and sharing our journey in solving late payments problem.
#gff2023
#gffspeaker
#fintechrevolution
Cannot resist posting this video which I received from WhatsApp University 😛
It seems that NASA used Sanskrit as a coding language, and the future of coding is Sanskrit.
Display of high levels of confidence on matters of irrelevance gathered from unauthenticated sources.
5 books (a few) that may help you to deep dive into the startup ecosystem and startups
1. 'Connecting the dots' by John Chambers
2. 'Let's build a company' by Vibhore and Harpreet
3. 'The Cold Start problem' by Andrew Chen
4. ' Measure what matters' by John Doerr
5. 'Zero to
Beautifully written on post match Interviews of
@rogerfederer
& KaneWilliamson.
"Make copies of these videos &send them to schools, to young athletes, coaches, administrators, parents, teams. On a worst day, the great athlete is only beaten, not broken."
All those early morning flights and day trips for meetings are now seem like illogical and should have been online meetings.
#Covid_19
is setting new norms which may mostly likely to stay forever.