Why adding more tech won’t fix broken systems. Over the years, I’ve noticed a pattern:Whenever something breaks in a business, the default reaction is –“Let’s add a new software.” But most “software problems” are actually process problems in disguise. A tool cannot fix a broken workflow. It can only amplify what already exists. If the … Read more
The most overlooked truth: the founder is the engine. Founders burn out not because they work hard, but because they carry everything alone. Burnout happens when: The founder becomes the single point of failure. Here’s what I’ve learned: 1. Build systems, not heroics If everything depends on you, the business is fragile. 2. Prioritize clarity … Read more
Start steady. Stay steady. Finish strong. I’ve run multiple marathons, and every long run teaches me something new about entrepreneurship. Here are the parallels I’ve learned: 1. Pace beats speed Fast doesn’t last.Consistent does. 2. Endurance matters more than enthusiasm It’s easy to be excited at kilometer 1.The real test begins after kilometer 30. 3. … Read more
And how a process-first approach changes everything. Non-core procurement is the silent chaos in most organizations. It doesn’t make the headlines.It doesn’t get strategic attention.It doesn’t have a dedicated owner. But it silently drains money, time, and clarity. When we built Shoppeboard at Nine Software Solutions, we studied procurement workflows across hundreds of companies. The … Read more
A founder’s perspective on building strong foundations without burning through resources. Most founders think frugality means cost-cutting. In reality, frugality is clarity. It forces better decisions, sharper thinking, and disciplined execution. I learned this the hard way. In my early entrepreneurial days, I assumed that a bigger team, a bigger office, and bigger ideas would … Read more