While im tempted to share typical random thoughts such as the Economy, Terrorism and Geo Politics, and Business; im deliberating confining my musings on some unique and special events that has touched my life this year. Let me begin with an announcement of the formal launch of my consulting partnership www.stratix-inc.com The concept was on the drawing board for quite some time, and finally materialized after like minds collided. My dear friend and senior partner Dr Santanu Bhattacharya founded the company about five years ago, just after he had left A T Kearney's New York office. However, after Santanu assumed an executive position at AOL-Time Warner, he had to put the dream on the back burner until he decided to leave AOL-Time Warner last fall. The timing of Santanu's and my exit from AOL-Time Warner was incidentally around the same time, and we immediately figured out the way forward - Stratix - a management consulting shop focused around Strategy - corporate, operations effectiveness, global sourcing and marketing, including new market entry.
The second event of the year is the formal launch of http://www.salorix.com/ - founded by IIT alumni Monishi Sanyal and Santanu, the company provides Marketing Intelligence, Research and Advisory services to companies around the world in industry sectors including Retail, Technology-Media-Telecom (TMT), Banking-Financial Services-Insurance (BFSI) and Auto. Im delighted to be a part of the founding team, and so far, its been a pleasure working alongside the stalwarts.
The latest event has literally changed my outlook towards life, has shaken some of the most fundamental beliefs in me, and has given me a renewed sense of hope and inspiration. Here im referring to my personal side, and i must say, that i feel honoured and privileged to have met a charming, dignified and graceful lady from Delhi - and her even more charming little son. The duo has compelled me to introspect and dig deeper to understand the true meaning of life. They have been through some terrible times, unimaginable for the faint hearted, yet, the duo carry a happy and cheerful disposition uncommon even among the most happy people. Indeed, i have learnt another valuable lesson in life - that the endeavouring human spirit does have the capacity to overcome any challenges that life may throw at us. It is just a matter of realizing this fact.
The year 2009 has definitely begun on a bright note - and i hope that it ends similarly. I wish everyone a happy and successful new year.
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