Sandhya Thukaram

As you move up the leadership ladder, one question that often comes up is, “How do you balance work and life?” I think there’s no one-size-fits-all answer because Balance looks different for everyone. Read more here: bit.ly/44k70zE

Biases exist everywhere—based on gender, background, and even how someone’s dressed. They affect everyone, not just women. The real question is: how do we move beyond them? Read more here: bit.ly/3EAViWN

We had Capria's global team offsite last month—days of working together, evenings exploring Istanbul, and bonding as a team. Our second offsite reminded us how valuable these moments are. Read more here: bit.ly/42FjHCH

Emerging markets offer a billion new consumers & big opportunities! But for investors, the real question is how to do it right. In my latest @Inc42 article, I explore why VCs should focus here, regional strategies & what it takes to win! Read here: bit.ly/43Ueh90

Here’s a sneak peek from our last week’s OKR check-in call. In the last few calls, I have intentionally reframed how we share updates in our check-in calls. Read more here: bit.ly/3QH6qUs

The India growth story chant is getting louder, and it indeed seems to be a golden time for India. This became more evident at the recent IVCA Conclave in Mumbai, wherein multiple panels concluded the same thing. Read Here: bit.ly/4kfMEgh

Your instincts know more than you think! Instincts are not 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬. They come from years of 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧-𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐡 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 that we don’t even realise we have learned. Read More: bit.ly/4brQoaR

Most of us crave certainty. We want clear paths, proven formulas, and step-by-step guides to success. That’s why frameworks like Ikigai, SMART goals, and the 10,000-hour rule are so popular. They promise clarity in an uncertain world. Read here: bit.ly/3EQOjIW

In business, we talk a lot about strategy, results, and efficiency. But one thing that often gets overlooked is 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬. Not just as a vague, feel-good concept but as a fundamental, guiding principle. Read more about my thoughts here: bit.ly/3EF3d5d

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐈 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 explores both the risks and opportunities of AI, especially in emerging markets across various sectors. Read the article to know more- bit.ly/3QcklBE

At work, stress is inevitable. But not all stress is the same. There's a big difference between the stress that comes from real deadlines and challenges—and the artificial stress we create through false urgency. Read more about my thoughts here: bit.ly/3CH8Kr9

Driving change in an organization can be frustrating when people aren’t where you want them to be. As leaders, we often have a vision of how things should be—how teams should operate and think - but they are often not there yet. Read more here: bit.ly/4hGwMkY

𝐎𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭. It’s not just completing your task—it’s making sure the job gets done, no matter what. Read more here: bit.ly/3CmPsHD

Too often, people enter conversations with a set agenda. They are so focused on what they want to say that they don’t notice whether the other person is with them or not. 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹.

Generative AI is key to our investing strategy, so I track its developments closely. I focus on practical applications—those reshaping how we work. For workplaces, this isn’t just innovation; it’s a call to rethink how we design work itself. Read more: bit.ly/4aCZ8dt

There was a time when our social lives naturally divided into neat compartments. We had a group for weekend fun, a crew to discuss politics, and another for hobbies. Each group had its own role and vibe, and none overlapped too much. Read more here: bit.ly/4hrUYYh

"If it’s business as usual, Viksit Bharat will remain a distant dream." Raghuramram Rajan's candid conversation with @BDUTT lays bare some hard truths about India’s economic priorities. Read more here bit.ly/4awria7

One of the biggest mistakes with OKRs is underestimating weekly check-ins. Wins can create a false sense of progress, pulling us off track. This became clear during a recent team check-in. We saw much of our work didn’t align with goals. Read more here: bit.ly/4hilUtw

From JobTech to FinTech, we have focused on solutions that don’t just create jobs but transform livelihoods, ensuring equitable growth and opportunities for millions. (2/2) @wpoole8 @rdaver

.@rvenk highlights a critical reality. At @CapriaVC our investment thesis is centered around the potential of India’s rising middle class - creating scalable, profitable businesses that address their needs and lead to overall economic growth. (1/2)