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Why Paul Revere became famous while William Dawes was forgotten: The all-powerful social network

December 4, 2023
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Marketing teams can learn a thing or two from RobMars Management

I was excited to learn today that I, apparently, had Polish relatives—including a business magnate…

Blog September 28, 2023

Life is a safari*

Earlier this month, while in the midst of an adventure of a lifetime—going on safari…

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Yogurt!

August 4, 2023
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My first ALL ChatGPT blog: Ashwatthama the Human and the Elephant: A Lesson on Truth and Honesty

Prasad’s introductory note: This blog was created by ChatGPT, errors and all. The process that…

Blog April 17, 2023

Ekalavya’s right thumb and the importance of opposable thumbs

This weekend, I accidentally cut my left thumb. As I fumbled around, two trains of…

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Design inspires Research

February 20, 2023
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Using an electric toothbrush will increase your lifespan!

My mother was pretty unusual for her generation—she ensured that the entire family visited the…

Business January 10, 2023

New topologies, evolved solution-market fit will define manufacturing AI in 2023

(Originally posted on Jan 10, 2023 on the Drishti blog) Traditionally, I’ve taken a look…

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  • Dr. Prasad Akella is a serial entrepreneur who has created and commercialized deep tech products that empower humans — in three very different areas: robotics, business social networks, computer vision/AI.
    He is a Fellow of the ASME and the SME and a Stanford PhD, Michigan MBA, and IIT BS.

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    The hidden history of vegetarianism in India: A 3,000-year journey

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    Marketing teams can learn a thing or two from RobMars Management

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