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Inflection Points Blog

An inflection point, in general terms, is a decisive moment, event or situation that marks the start of significant change. In business terms, a strategic inflection point is a time period when an organization must respond to disruptive change in the business environment effectively or face deterioration. Andy Grove, Intel's co-founder, described a strategic inflection point as "an event that changes the way we think and act."

This blog is intended to be a resource for those curious to learn more about venture capital, fund operations and personal development, while also providing insight into some of my personal inflection points in these areas.

Exploring the Human Mind: A Journey through Coursera's "Introduction to Psychology"

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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Exploring the Human Mind: A Journey through Coursera's "Introduction to Psychology"

Unravelling the mysteries behind our thoughts, emotions, and behaviours - what makes us human, is increasingly relevant in the age of AI.

Two Simple Questions To Boost Your Reflective Practice

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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Two Simple Questions To Boost Your Reflective Practice

Asking good questions is a skill that can be learned. But how do you know what's a good question to ask?

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VENTURE CAPITAL

All In A Days Work

VC is a serious business. That doesn’t mean we can’t bring a sense of humor to the table.

I’ve Fallen Prey to the False Mantra of “To Write Is To Think Clearly.” Have You?

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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

I’ve Fallen Prey to the False Mantra of “To Write Is To Think Clearly.” Have You?

Publishing should be about communication, and communication should be more than writing.

What is Life, if Not An Endless Series of Experiments?

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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

What is Life, if Not An Endless Series of Experiments?

I find writing a struggle. It’s tough to put thoughts on paper, which is why I decided to experiment with doing an online writing course.

What Does Donald Rumsfeld Have To Do With Serendipity?

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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

What Does Donald Rumsfeld Have To Do With Serendipity?

A simple hack to supercharge your curiosity mindset and expand your horizons.

Why The Best Hire Might Not Have The Perfect Resume

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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Why The Best Hire Might Not Have The Perfect Resume

Post Traumatic Growth (PTG) and why when it comes to hiring, we should look beyond the resume to understand the person.

From Imposter To Learner - How I Overcame Imposter Syndrome

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VENTURE CAPITAL

From Imposter To Learner - How I Overcame Imposter Syndrome

Vulnerability, reframing & taking control are all part of the process of overcoming imposter syndrome effectively

Where Eagles Soar & Rainbows Touch the Ground

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VENTURE CAPITAL

Where Eagles Soar & Rainbows Touch the Ground

The story of 25,000 trees planted one at a time, and the impact this experience had on the life and career of a city girl.

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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

What The F@#K Did You Say?!

Learning English isn't easy. Idioms, metaphors and colloquial phrases can be especially tricky.

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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

#BreakTheBias

Imaging a gender-equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination.

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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

The Secret to a Richer Life

A short essay describing a simple hack for living a richer and more fulfilling life.

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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

The Power of a Question

A summary of my learnings, insights and reflections from the Puddle Pod program.

Enabling Entrepreneurs to Unlock the Power of Hardware

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VENTURE CAPITAL

Enabling Entrepreneurs to Unlock the Power of Hardware

There’s a saying: hardware is hard - it’s called hardware for a reason. Knowing where and how to make trade-offs is critical for success.

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VENTURE CAPITAL

Mapping Out Venture Capital Fund Operations

A mapping out of the fund operations role and function in VC as part of a personal career pivot.

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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Summary of Learnings

A summary of my personal learnings, insights and reflections from the Startmate Fellowship program.

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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

A collection of ‘Advice Gems’

A collection of advice gems from guest speakers, founders and fellows during the Startmate Fellowship of Spring 2020.

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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Learning How To Learn

A summary of my learnings from the Coursera course Learning how to Learn.