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By Rajesh Setty on Sat 15 Mar 2008, 8:28 PM - Leave Comment
Exciting things are happening for us at Jiffle. The service was developed over 18 months. We are in version 3.1.3 now – most of the changes implemented in the last two versions are based on extensive feedback from our customers.
Jiffle’s mission is to help people schedule meetings. Currently our focus is only on 1-1 meetings. Our research shows that a significant number of the meetings are between two parties. There may be more than 2 people in the meeting but large majority of the meetings are between two parties.
Hari and I have one goal for Jiffle: To make it easy for our client’s customers to have the most convenient way to schedule meetings with our clients.
We have created the following tutorials and quick reference guides to assist you.
1. Sharing your calendar in emails : View Tutorial or Download Quick Reference Guide
2. Publish your calendar on your website : View Tutorial or Download Quick Reference Guide
3. Using Jiffle with WebEx : View Tutorial or Download Quick Reference Guide
There are more announcements coming from Jiffle soon (probably early April).
Will keep you posted.
Those who are using Jiffle, Hari and I thank you from the bottom of our heart. Those who are not, please give us a try.
Thank you.
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By Rajesh Setty on Sat 15 Mar 2008, 7:02 AM - 4 Comments
That is the topic of my talk at the event organized by IIT Delhi, Entrepreneurship Support Program
Here are the details
Location: Synopsys, 455 N. Mary Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA
Date: Wednesday March 26th
Mixer: 6.00 pm to 6.30pm
Presentation: Rajesh Setty 6.30pm – 7.30pm
Q&A/Discussion: 7.30pm – 8.30pm
Fee: $15.00
Contacts: Rahul Kapoor (www.rahulkapoor.net) or
Sanjiv Goyal (sanjiv.goyal@droisys.com)
More info at: IIT Delhi Wiki
I am supporter of Entrepreneurship Support Program (ESP) and I continue to maintain my rule of speaking for free for Non-profit groups that are doing exciting work.
Background for my presentation:
On a lighter note, if there is a “crash course” on Pre-Entrepreneurship, there is a high probability that it can only lead to someone on a “crash” course 
All entrepreneurs need a boost in their capacity to execute with minimum resources. First-time entrepreneurs need a double shot of the same. My goal in the one hour is to highlight how a wannabe entrepreneur can prepare to be on the “other side” of the fence. What can one do today when he or she is “not an entrepreneur” to build that additional capacity that will come in handy when he or she really becomes an entrepreneur.
While I believe that “what you do as an entrepreneur” is important for you to succeed, what is more important is “what you do as you lead up to be an entrepreneur“. The talk will focus on some parts of what you can do in preparation for being an entrepreneur.
If you are already an entrepreneur, the topics I will be covering will provide a refresher course on items that you should have been engaged but you might have missed because you had no time
Look forward to meeting some of you there.
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By Rajesh Setty on Wed 12 Mar 2008, 9:57 PM - 2 Comments
Guru, founder of Boomer411 has a nice write-up on the difference between a discovery engine and a search engine.
Here is the link:
Boomer411: What is the difference between a discovery engine and a typical search engine
Disclaimer: Boomer411 is one of the portals powered by Rawsugar (owned by the company where I spend more than 100% of my time – Suggestica)
[Sidenote: How is more than 100% possible? Simply because Silicon Valley Workaholic License mandates that I spend 200% of my time working 
]
Partial list of sites powered by Rawsugar is here:
1. Invincibelle – discovery part is powered by Rawsugar – focused on multicultural women
2. All About Steak – built in partnership with Kansas City Steaks. It’s all about steaks
3. Theologika – It’s all about theology
More soon…
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By Rajesh Setty on Tue 04 Mar 2008, 8:29 PM - 1 Comment
David’s book “Managing the Professional Services Firm” was my Bible when I was managing professional services teams in the late nineties. Since then, I have read almost all of David’s books and I am really glad I did.
His latest book “Strategy and the Fat Smoker” is a treat to read. The basic premise of the book is about “how to do what’s obvious but not easy” (It can be quitting smoking or executing a strategy)
Now, David has a campaign that will make it easy for you to give a copy of the book as a gift to your leader. In return, you will get a gift too (a pre-release copy of Fat Smoker Executive Summary eBook)
Here is the link tot he campaign site
http://davidmaister.com/management
There are only 100 copies available – so please hurry!
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By Rajesh Setty on Sun 13 Jan 2008, 8:01 AM - Leave Comment
This program was recorded in the KZSU (Stanford Radio) studios for “It’s Diff” program hosted by Sri Srinivasa.
First, a video excerpt summarizing the discussion
For those of you, who are interested in the full program, audio version (two parts) are updated on my Facebook page along with other audio and video segments.You can also look at my latest manifesto on ChangeThis called
Making the Most of Your Time: Going Beyond To-Do Lists
Have a great year ahead!
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By Rajesh Setty on Mon 07 Jan 2008, 10:46 PM - 5 Comments
Sri who runs the “It’s Diff” show on KZSU Radio will be interviewing me on the show this Wednesday. Here are the details:
Date: Jan 9, 2008
Time: 7.30am to 8.30am
Station: 90.1FM
URL: http://kzsulive.stanford.edu/
(Live Streaming on the Internet for listeners outside of the bay area)
Topic: Expanding your capacity in the New Year
Look forward to the conversation with those of you that can make it.
Have a great week ahead!
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By Rajesh Setty on Mon 07 Jan 2008, 3:44 PM - 10 Comments
Those who know the history of Suggestica know that we started off as a recommendation service for books. Of course, over the last year, we transformed ourself to build private and public vertical discovery engines.
We don’t build vertical search engines. Search focuses on “recovery” of information whereas we focus on “discovery” of information.
Last year we launched All About Steak (focused on steaks) and Theologika (focused on theology) and this year we are launching Boomer411, a vertical discovery engine for baby boomers.
Only those resources that are useful for seniors are indexed on this site. People who are indexing the content on the site are called “Trustees” and they typically scour the net to find the best resources to be included in the site.
Please take a test-drive of the site. I would greatly appreciate if you pass along the link to any seniors that you might know of.
Thank you.
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By Rajesh Setty on Mon 07 Jan 2008, 10:58 AM - 1 Comment
Disclaimer: I am involved in this company currently in the capacity of a mentor to the founders.
Dhingana is the first ever hybrid website combining streaming music and social networking.
Dhingana had reserved 200 invites for Life Beyond Code readers and they were all used up. Thank you for all the music fans who registered. Hope you are enjoying the songs and music.
Last week, Dhingana Team was kind enough to extend 200 more invitations for our readers. You can grab an invite to register with Dhingana here:
http://www.dhingana.com/invite/lifebeyondcode
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By Rajesh Setty on Mon 31 Dec 2007, 7:30 PM - Leave Comment
First, I want to wish you all a very happy new year. May your life and lives of your loved ones be filled with joy and health.
Most importantly, may your capacity expand to make a difference in your life, in the lives of those that matter to you and in the world.
Now, what can you do to expand your capacity in 2008?
Here are some thoughts:
The very first thing to do is to make an assessment of your current capacity to make a difference in your life and in the world. Without knowing where you are, it is hard to create a plan to get to where you want to go. Your current capacity will be directly proportional to the combination of the following:
* Your personal brand – How much of “who you are” to the world really matters?
* Your network of relationships – how many influencers can you influence?
* Your skills and knowledge – Are the current skills and knowledge you have “relevant” to the marketplace?
* Your track record – Are your accomplishments in the recent past significant enough?
* Your teachers and mentors – Whose help are you taking to BECOME better?
* Your wealth – Whether you like it or not, your current wealth will make a big impact on what you do and how you think. Are you happy with where you are in this department?
* Your thinking – Is your thinking sophisticated enough to “out-think” a significant number of people?
* Your attitude – Is it taking you places or is it only providing you excuses for not going places?
Now, add your own ingredients to the recipe of your capacity. With that, you should know where you stand. Whether you are happy with your current capacity or not, you can always “expand” it in 2008.
The next thing is to see what you can do in 2008 to tweak the above parameters (including your own items) so that by the end of 2008, you have made a significant positive difference to your capacity.
It may change your focus on several things. For example on
* what you read and learn
* who you are with
* how you are organized
* whether you will continue with your current job or look for a new one
* where you will invest and how much
There is no template that will work for everyone. You are unique and your plan will be unique. Create a plan that you are comfortable with being accountable for and make it happen
You owe it to yourself and your family and to this world.
Here is to a fantastic 2008!
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By Rajesh Setty on Sun 30 Dec 2007, 7:59 AM - 1 Comment
First, the crisis:
Despite rapid economic growth and progressive interventions by government agencies, widening socio-economic divides present an alarming health crisis for the majority of India’s people. In the shadow of India’s urban upper classes (who have access to health conditions that rival the best of any developed country), the vast majority of India is subject to a grossly inadequate public health system. Consequently, India’s masses unnecessarily suffer from easily treatable and avoidable illnesses such as malaria, typhoid, jaundice, asthma, tuberculosis, and diarrhea. Here are some statistics to illustrate:
- Most villagers in rural India have not seen a doctor in 10 years
- 41% of practicing “doctors” do not have any kind of medical degree
- On routine doctor visits, less than 3% of patients are sufficiently tested
- 68% of patients receive unnecessary injections, most often containing vitamins, or saline.
- Every year, 100 million people suffer from treatable gastrointestinal conditions such as diarrhea, amoebosis, typhoid, infectious hepatitis, cholera, etc. More than 80% of these illnesses are water-borne.
- Malnutrition affects 85% of Indian children and kills more than 150,000 every year.
- Some studies suggest that 70% of families spend more than 50% of their annual income on health; 93% of this amount is spent on treatment of avoidable ailments and emergency care
Second, the competition:
What:The Piramal Prize a $25K Social Entrepreneurship Competition focused on democratizing health care in India
Goal: The competition seeks to encourage and support bold entrepreneurial ideas which can profoundly impact access to higher standards of health for India’s rural and marginalized urban communities. The award recognizes high-impact, scalable business models that innovative solutions directly or indirectly addressing India’s healthcare crisis.
Entries may include (but are not limited to):
· innovations in service delivery
· technology applications
· health-related products
· mechanisms to address public health necessities (i.e. potable water)
Why enter the competition?
· Contestants will have access to mentorship by prominent business and health leaders and the support of an online community to fully develop their ideas.
· Finalists will spend a weekend in Ahmedabad presenting to a panel of distinguished judges and showcasing their ideas to leading finance firms.
· Winners will receive over $25,000 in seed funding and access to further venture capital support to launch their ideas.
· Winners will be given incubation support at the internationally recognized Indian Institute of Management – Ahmedabad (IIM-A).
Deadline: Initial entries are due April 1st, 2008.
Contact: The competition is sponsored by Piramal Foundation, a NGO pursuing social enterprise development in India. If you have any questions or need any more information, please contact Naman Shah (naman@piramal.org.in) or visit (http://www.piramalprize.org ).
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