July 8, 2018
Uncles & Book Reviews
The Uncle So, my genius uncle is an angel investor (among many other amazing things). He invests in start-ups that make sense and he…
May 18, 2018
Denting The Social Impact Space
Best thing I have read all year? This. Granted I am heavily biased and that letter is a few months old now, but I cannot stress enough how…
April 25, 2018
An Open Letter To My Little Niece
My darling Ria, You are about three months old. A tiny ball of innocence. Uncorrupted and carefree. Oblivious to most everything, but maybe…
January 15, 2018
“Legalizing” Social Enterprise
“I want to make a social impact.” — That’s almost a trend right now in the minds of millennials, young professionals and students in…
October 30, 2017
Guatemala, You Beauty
There is so much to say. Guatemala has opened its arms and embraced me with nothing but love. And yes, all this sounds corny, but…
August 16, 2017
Goodbye America
I am sitting here, at the O’Hare International Airport. Where I sat exactly ten years ago, waiting for my uncle to pick me up, as I made my…
July 6, 2017
The Effective Altruism Movement + EA Global Conference, Boston
Effective Altruism (EA) is a movement. I was at their conference in Boston last month, and needless to say, I was moved. Here’s my take.…
June 28, 2017
Next Steps
I’ve never been more excited. After galloping down the beaten path, I can’t help but be dramatic — it’s time for something new. I’ve…
November 28, 2014
Self Diagnosis
I hadn’t worked out in two months. I finally hit the gym on a lazy Thanksgiving Friday, vowing to bust a sweat everyday for the next two…
June 1, 2014
Goodbye San Antonio, Hello New York
Transitions are exciting. “A new chapter.” “A new beginning.” New people with a few drops of the old. A restart. A cleanse of sorts.…
May 3, 2014
Emotional Rollercoaster
Till the day before, I had not properly spoken to my parents for a good fifteen days. My nights are painfully nostalgic and I am missing…
March 3, 2013
Ink
I finally got a tattoo. I don’t know why and I don’t know if I will regret it at some point, but I really wanted it. I cannot explain to…