Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a business school teacher and a management consultant. I am also a certified manager(CM) from ICPM and am a senior business professional with over 25 years experience in High Technology Fortune 100 companies and related Professional Services businesses. My expertise is in the areas of New Ventures, Business Model and Value Innovation, the effective use of technology/IT, Business Transformation and Professional Services Business Management. I have written 2 books so far, the first one is a self help book titled “All It Takes Is A Minute” while the second one is titled “The Top 60 Decision Making Tools For Startups: An Illustrated Guidebook”.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is titled “The Top 60 Decision Making Tools For Startups: An Illustrated Guidebook” and the content is largely based on my experience of running not for profit startup and SME networks for the last 5 years where we helped many a SME and a startup fine tune their business model or pitch and helped them overcome challenges which they encountered running their businesses.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I write during early morning and typically start by 4 am when the ambience is largely quiet and provides scope for introspection and fast forward thinking.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Peter Drucker has been a huge influence on me while Marshall Goldsmith, Steven Covey, Ken Blanchard have all had huge impact on my ability to think and analyze.
What are you working on now?
I am working on my next book which is in the area of smart phone based medical devices and regulatory frameworks. I foresee that basic healthcare screening maybe addressed more and more by mobile enabled technology.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I believe that a schedule towards reaching out and sharing knowledge with the intended audience is key towards promoting your books as once the audience understands your intent and your competence, then your books will sell themselves.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Be watchful on what areas you choose to explore writing in as there is a lot of clutter and clearly differentiate.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Pursue your passion is what my headmaster at the catholic school I studied in advised me and I am currently doing that. Writing and sharing is something I love doing.
What are you reading now?
I am reading a book titled “Factfullness”, what we may consider as facts may not be so.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I am writing a mix of subject matter stuff (medical devices and such) and also making it easier for small businesses and startups to tap into large company talent by distilling knowledge and making it easier.
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
Man’s search for Meaning
7 Habits of highly effective people
Sherlock Holmes
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Great work you had been doing and your next work on HealthCare is amazing I am sure you would achieve all your goals in life with the passion I see within you.All the best and great job done so far helping start ups and guiding them towards a right direction.
Very articulate and crisp answers. “Writing is sharing and a love to share” is a great attribute for an individual to want to help other. Kudos and keep them coming.