How the next generation of daughters is redefining Asia’s business heritage.
Across Asia, a fresh era of leadership is emerging, one that is courageous, visionary, ambitious, and, most remarkably, female. These women are not merely successors to their family heirlooms, but they are transforming the trajectory of their family businesses. A new wave of female leaders is steering towards redefining legacy,
Chaudhary Raghvendra Singh – The Visionary Behind DLF
Few figures in India’s post-independence history can rival the towering influence of Chaudhary Raghvendra Singh, the founder of DLF (Delhi Land & Finance), in the real estate and urban development sector. The company, which began as a small land development company in the 1940s, is today a powerhouse that has
Architect of AI’s Future and a New Model of Leadership
In a world where innovation is moving at a breakneck speed and global threats are looming large, Sam Altman is the force behind the radical transformation of tech. With OpenAI, a company worth almost $90 billion in 2024 and backed by over $13.75 billion from Microsoft, Altman has played During
Tech Meets Spirit Founders Seek Inner Growth for Outer Scale
In Asia’s rapidly evolving startup ecosystem, a notable shift is occurring: founders are increasingly embracing spiritual practices such as meditation, mindfulness, and retreats to enhance their leadership and drive sustainable growth. The Rising Tide of Spiritual Practices Among Founders The pressures of startup life have caused many entrepreneurs to engage
Boardroom Diaries: 5 Big Bets for Asia’s Tech Future
A silent revolution is underway in Asia’s boardrooms. Executives are strategising for the next few quarters and envisioning a future where Asia leads the global tech arena, and to achieve this, they are betting big on disruptive technologies. Here are five transformative bets shaping Asia’s technological destiny. Generative AI: Asia’s
The Asia Way: How Eastern Values Are Powering the Future of Tech?
Silicon Valley has long been the epicentre of technological innovation, but a new leadership paradigm is emerging from the East that intertwines humility, harmony, and high performance. This “Asia Way” of leadership is not merely a regional phenomenon; it’s reshaping global best practices and challenging conventional Western leadership models. Asia’s
Why CTOs Rarely Become CEOs
In today’s innovation economy, the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is rapidly becoming one of the most important roles in the C-suite. Despite that increasing strategic importance, you may be surprised by how few CTOs make it to the corner office. So, the question is – why don’t more CTOs become
Leadership Lessons from Shiv Nadar: The Silent Architect of India’s Tech Renaissance
“True leadership is about creating opportunities for others to succeed, and in doing so, building a legacy that extends beyond yourself.” This quote aptly captures the essence of Shiv Nadar, the founder of HCL Technologies and Shiv Nadar Foundation, whose journey exemplifies innovation, determination, and philanthropy. A tech pioneer and
Masayoshi Son’s Playbook for Turning Risk Into Rewards
Not many people in the world know how it feels to be a descendant of an immigrant in a place that is culturally as different as anything can be. Moreover, achieving success in such an environment is even more exemplary. This is how people like to describe Masayoshi Son, exemplary.
Lee Kun-hee: Building a Legacy, One Bold Move at a Time
In June 1993, a young and ambitious Lee Kun-hee, chairman of Samsung Group, gathered his top executives in a hotel in Frankfurt. The company faced a dire situation where Samsung was lagging behind its Japanese and American counterparts. As a last resort, Lee delivered a radical directive, “Change everything except
