Pay it FWD: Shruti Kapoor always shows up
Shruti reminds me of Curie in this spirit of giving. Despite achieving what many spend a lifetime chasing, she remains naturally unassuming and makes an effort to know people. She notices the smallest gestures, takes calls from Montenegro while hiking or at yoga retreats, and tells us she will always find time to show up.
Pay it FWD: The restless ingenuity of Sanket Shah
When I first heard about him, I was curious. The stories on the grapevine described him as a founder with a manic spark and a company on a rocketship.
Pay it FWD: How Sharique Hasan left an indelible mark on SaaSBoomi
Our paths first crossed back in 2013 when iSPIRT was just taking shape. A friend and mentor introduced us to Sharique, then a professor at Stanford. At the time, Stanford was partnering with IIIT-Delhi, and Sharique was looking to collect data on Indian startups.