2X founder, product leader, developer. I try making stuff for the joy of making.
About me
- I currently live in Bangalore and work at Simpl.
- Grew up across 7 cities in India (My father worked in a bank and we travelled to a new place every 3 yrs).
- I’ve always been fascinated with how things work. I’ve been breaking and putting together toys & electronics at home since I was 8.
- Started two companies. The first one was when I was just 16.
- I completed my electronics engineering from DSI.
- You can reach me on: Twitter, LinkedIn & Instagram // Email: heyvidy@gmail.com
Essays
Work
BookshelfSome things I believe in
- Create beautiful things you're proud of.
- Things don't have to change the world to be important.
- Life is short. Move fast.
- Focus on Velocity. Not Speed.
- Your life is defined by your default Inertia.
- People can choose to be great.
- Be a yardstick of quality.
- The world loves novelty. Do things the interesting way.
- Follow the hunch.
- More work ≠ More results.
- Words have power. Use impeccable words.
- Be the best person you know.
- Journal your ideas. Ideas are fleeting.
- Rationality is a tool for optimization, not invention.
- Cost of Inaction >> Cost of the Wrong Action
- Helheimr - “Seize the moment, do hard things”. (ref: JRR Tolkien’s TCBS)
People who inspire me
- Richard Feynman
- Douglas Engelbart
- Bret Victor
- Carl Sagan
- Paul Graham
- Patrick Collison
- Sam Altman
- Andy Matuschak
- Steve Jobs
- Albert Einstein