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About Jayakumar Balasubramanian

I am Jayakumar, an EdTech Entrepreneur from Bangalore, India. This blog is an attempt to share my learning and connect / collaborate with like-minded people. Feel free to reach out to me via the contact-me page or simply by leaving a comment below.

What Makes CSK so Successful?

What Makes CSK so Successful?

By Jayakumar Balasubramanian October 17, 2021Cricket, India, Leadership, Teamwork

What makes Chennai Super Kings (CSK) so consistent and successful in IPL? What they show on the field is only one side of story. Much more happens in the backend, and there is undoubtedly a method to the madness. Beyond Cricket there is so much to learn about leadership and team building.

CRM Implementation: My Top 5 Takeaways

CRM Implementation: My Top 5 Takeaways

By Jayakumar Balasubramanian October 10, 2021Business, EdTech, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Teamwork, Technology2 Comments

Effective CRM implementation is been a long and challenging journey for us. Here are my top 5 learnings based on our implementation experience.

Mohandas to Mahatma : The Scalable Model Called Satyagraha

Mohandas to Mahatma : The Scalable Model Called Satyagraha

By Jayakumar Balasubramanian October 3, 2021History, India, Leadership, Society, Teamwork

Little is said about how Gandhi came up with the idea of Satyagraha. Also, have you ever wondered how he managed to unite such a diverse country as one powerful force against the British? What about his proposal to combine deep-seated social issues, such as caste-based discrimination, with the fight for independence?

Book Review : Enjoy Success, Relish Failures

Book Review : Enjoy Success, Relish Failures

By Jayakumar Balasubramanian September 26, 2021Blogging, Book Review, Books, Business, Entrepreneurship, India, Innovation, Marketing, Society

Story of Aachi Masala and its founder, Mr. Isaac. With humble beginnings, Aachi is able to scale as a 1200 CR venture with tons of innovation and making positive impact.

I Met with an Accident

I Met with an Accident

By Jayakumar Balasubramanian September 19, 2021Leadership, Management, Personal, Society, Teamwork2 Comments

Integrity entails doing the right thing while no one is looking over your shoulder, or doing the right thing above what is convenient at the time. Here is a post sharing some of my personal experiences and learnings.

Book Review : Measure What Matters

Book Review : Measure What Matters

By Jayakumar Balasubramanian September 12, 2021Book Review, Business, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Management, Teamwork, Venture Capital1 Comment

Book review of Measure What Matters by John Doerr. Talks about Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) and how to implement them in organizations.

1000 Free Internships….What Are We up To?

1000 Free Internships….What Are We up To?

By Jayakumar Balasubramanian September 5, 2021EdTech, Education, Society, Startups, Technology, Venture Capital2 Comments

We launched 1000 free internship program during July 2021. Here is a detailed post on what we are up-to and how it matters for skilling ecosystem of India.

With the Wind or Against It?

With the Wind or Against It?

By Jayakumar Balasubramanian August 29, 2021EdTech, Education, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Musings, Personal2 Comments

Flying a kite has got a lot of similarities with Entrepreneurship. Sharing my five learnings by comparing both of them. Both kite flying and entrepreneurship are worth taking a shot. Which one you are going to try first?

Book Review – Coaching : The Secret Code to Uncommon Leadership

Book Review – Coaching : The Secret Code to Uncommon Leadership

By Jayakumar Balasubramanian August 22, 2021Book Review, Books, Business, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Listening, Management, Teamwork4 Comments

Book review of Coaching - The Secret Code to Uncommon Leadership. Gives valuable insights into coaching, leadership and organizational building.

SEO – A Strategic Priority for Entrepreneurs

SEO – A Strategic Priority for Entrepreneurs

By Jayakumar Balasubramanian August 15, 2021Blogging, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Personal, Startups, Teamwork2 Comments

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is a strategic priority for entrepreneurs. By having a cross-functional teamwork, excellent results can be achieved. A blog post summarizing my learnings on SEO.