First Principles
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Brian Chesky: Which valuable technology companies are not run by founders?
They have the moral authority to make sweeping changes which professional managers may not have, says Airbnb Co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky, who also advocates resilience and revised expectations for beleaguered unicorns
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Nothing can stop globalisation, says KPMG's John Veihmeyer
KPMG's John Veihmeyer, however, agrees that populism and protectionism are adding complexities to the way business is done
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Barclays's Karen Frank says there are investing opportunities amid the current volatility
As the world braces for large-scale disruptions in the way business and trade are conducted, all is not lost for the discerning investor, says Barclays's Karen Frank
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Today, the heroes of real estate are moneylenders, not engineers, says Surendra Hiranandani
Passionate builder Surendra Hiranandani looks back at a simpler time for the real estate sector and regrets the shift from creativity in design to creativity in financing
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The physical branch is less relevant now: HSBC India CEO
HSBC India's Group General Manager and CEO Stuart P Milne says that even though the bank has closed down some branches, it is not downsizing. It is simply recognising the transition in customer behavior
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India is one of the growth drivers of our emerging markets strategy: Merck Healthcare CEO
Merck Healthcare CEO Belén Garijo says her company will accelerate its pace of growth in the country, but intellectual property protection and drug pricing are issues that need urgent attention
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Total recall: R Balki reminisces about his three glorious decades in advertising
Veteran adman R Balki on his 30 years in advertising, some of his favourite campaigns and starting a new chapter
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'The professional life of a CEO is getting shorter'
There is a need for fresh ideas in today's competitive world, and new-age CEOs must think and act young, says Richard Rekhy, CEO, KPMG India
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Internet can't replace the Hamleys store experience: Gudjon Reynisson
Gudjon Reynisson, CEO of the iconic British toymaker, says the company is expanding aggressively and India is high on its priority list
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Hero Cycles will surprise its customers soon, says Pankaj Munjal
Pankaj Munjal is dreaming big and taking the world's largest bicycle maker, Hero Cycles, into areas that it has never ventured into
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We are focussed on made in India, for India, by India, says LinkedIn's Jeff Weiner
With a user base of over 37 million, India is a market LinkedIn cannot ignore. With its recent India-specific product launches, the platform has firmly set its sights on the long term, says CEO Jeff Weiner