Mahesh Rao

🍎Steve Jobs Greatest Tool: Vision🍎 💡In this insightful video, Steve Jobs shares his perspective on what makes a great leader. He emphasizes that a leader’s role is not merely to direct but to create a compelling vision that inspires the team. This vision acts as a guiding star, aligning everyone’s efforts and driving innovation. 📈Jobs believed that without a clear, shared vision, even the most talented teams can drift apart. But when people rally around a common purpose, extraordinary things become possible. 🚀If you’re navigating leadership challenges or building your vision, this clip is a must-watch. It’s a powerful reminder that leadership starts with painting the big picture and empowering others to add their own brushstrokes. 🖥️ Check out the video and let me know—how do you craft and communicate your vision? #HolistBusiness #Vision #BuildingInSilence #ThenBeClear #WithYourVision #GettingThere

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How do you shift a corporate paradigm? Most companies struggle to break free from old habits that hold them back from reaching new levels of success. The secret lies in changing not just processes, but mindsets. In this video, I share practical steps for transforming the paradigms that drive company culture, sales, and overall growth. 🚀 If your team has been stuck repeating the same patterns without seeing the breakthrough you're looking for, it’s time to challenge your current thinking. Change the paradigm, change the game. #CorporateCulture #ParadigmShift #GrowthMindset #Leadership #SalesTransformation #BusinessGrowth

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Startup execs think that the most important things in business can be measured. They’re wrong. This video (below) is a great example: Long form, deep storytelling, beautifully shot, and very expensive... Making a financial argument for why this is worth it is impossible. But if you read through the comments on some of our past videos, you can tell people are emotionally moved in a way that they just aren't by our classic "talking heads" videos. In your business, there are numbers that you can look at that show you that it’s working.  But the more powerful things are things you experience. I believe that we’re entering a new world - where software will become much easier to build, and therefore completely commoditized.  In that world, what moats are left?  - If you have network effects, great, most of us don’t - Brand (more and more I believe it will be personal brand) - Community  Join me, Chris Walker and Andy Mewborn today as we talk about what makes a good moat…  While we hang out on a boat!!! (see what I did there??) As Andy so wisely put it…  “The game is no longer hiring a 10x developer to build features faster. It’s hiring a 10x marketer to help you figure out how to push out your personal brand.”  #FACTS

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Do you know Road Accidents are the reason behind the disability of these five incredible Paralympic athletes? 🏅Avani Lekhara, Rifle Shooter: Paralyzed from the waist down after a car accident at just 11 years old. 🏅Sumit Antil, Javelin Ace: Lost his left leg below the knee in 2015 when a speeding truck hit his motorbike while returning home from class. 🏅Mariyappan Thangavelu, High Jumper: At just 5, his leg was crushed by a drunk bus driver. 🏅Rakesh Kumar, Archer: Survived a 2009 accident but was left in a wheelchair due to severe injuries. 🏅Manasi Joshi, Para-badminton Player: Lost her leg in 2011 after a road accident while riding her motorbike to work. There are likely more untold stories like these. While these athletes overcame adversity to reach incredible heights, hundreds of dreams are being crushed daily on India’s roads. Reckless driving, overspeeding trucks, drunk and distracted drivers—killers in plain sight, openly breaking road rules. 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗽, failing to protect dream lives and futures. It’s time we confront the reality of road safety. Think! #roadsafety #accidents #Paralympics2024

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Want 19% faster growth and 15% higher profitability? Aligning sales and marketing will ensure greater success. In the video are 3 tips that we can leverage to foster alignment. Anything that should be added? #sales #ai #humanity #humanizingsales #humAInsells #topvoices #trendingtopics

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EPIC! Connect your customers and partners with your core values. Explain and emphasise the WHY rather than the WHAT. #leadership #marketing

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Revenue Leaders Who Ignore AI & Automation Will Become Obsolete Here's an example of an outbound sequence built in just 1.5 hours: It could power the pipeline for a start up with the right involvement from senior leadership. In the video, I also demonstrate ineffective outreach methods, such as long-winded or fake congratulatory messages. The importance of a "human in the loop" is critical for your GTM strategy. For Sales Leaders with Outbound Teams, understanding these systems has never been more critical. The best Chief Revenue Officers will adopt this mindset to scale their teams effectively. Some steps need to be reviewed by your top leaders to ensure quality. As 🐶 Jacco van der Kooij at Winning By Design says, "Technology scales equally in both directions—failure and success." I love how Clay is becoming essential for GTM professionals, C-level execs, founders, and investors. Learning a lot from experts like Jesse Ouellette, 🧟‍♂️ Max Mitcham 🧟‍♂️, 🦾Eric Nowoslawski. Vaibhav Namburi and Clay's strong team of Experts. Example Workflow: Data: Use LeadMagic and other tools in the Clay ecosystem for accurate, cost-effective data + CRM integration + data enrichment. Hold vendors accountable for data quality. Avoid some of the challenges with lock-in data contracts. Execution: Use Smartlead (with LinkedIn and Accurate Phone Numbers) as the execution engine with Slack notifications and dialer integration for mobile numbers. An Omni-Channel approach which is focused on quality. Input: Sales Navigator search for Directors or VPs (Hiring Managers) in large companies with AI in their profile, in NA, and who have posted on LinkedIn in the last 90 days. Result: 1500 leads. AI: Create AI content for the 3rd email using Anthropic (or any provider). Human-in-the-loop is crucial for accuracy. Email Sequence: Build campaigns based on insights from 💜 Will Allred at Lavender 💜, with a personal touch. Trigger: Target those with open AI job postings. Relevancy: Summarize LinkedIn posts. This system runs seamlessly and is one of many templates we’ve built. It took just 1.5 hours from concept to campaign launch. I’ve been building more of these with startups and founders. What other tools or providers should I be looking at in this ecosystem? What are some of the ways you're using AI & Automation to build better outbound messaging? If you are a founder or sales leader looking to build a more efficient GTM, drop me a message.

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First 4 areas founders should focus on: 🧠 Strategy (what to build) 🫀 People (how to execute it) 💪🏽 Marketing (how to communicate with your target audience) 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Distribution (acquiring customers) More than 25 years later, the high level areas remain the same. But how you approach each has changed significantly.

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Creativity is allowing oneself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep. -William Adams This is certainly true about all of our endeavors. We are prone to make errors in judgement that result in mistakes. Not all mistakes are errors. Mistakes are unexpected outcomes from our inputs. When the outcomes provide no value, they are errors. But, I would argue that when we can derive value from unexpected outcomes, or what we call mistakes, we are heading towards success. This might be a Pollyanna view of the world, but don't let others cast and frame all of the outcomes of your efforts as errors. Own the outcomes, this is your responsibility and opportunity, but look for value and not failure. #failfast #creativity #entreprenuership

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One of the biggest reasons US firms do not get the results they want from India is failure to understand and address cultural differences, especially around communication. One common pet peeve I hear from clients is that their India team does not always ask enough or any questions. Watch this video to understand why that happens and how to address it. #cpa #accountantshortage #cpatalentcrunch #satelliteoffice #offshoring #talentshortage #gcc #cpatalent #cpapipeline

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🚨 A Sci-Fi Stunt with Serious Implications: #Erbai's "Kidnapping" of 12 Robots In Shanghai, China, an AI-powered robot named #Erbai pulled off what looked like a scene from a sci-fi thriller: orchestrating a "kidnapping" of 12 larger robots from a showroom.  Captured in dramatic footage, #Erbai led the fleet of robots out with stunning coordination, showcasing its ability to exploit vulnerabilities in their systems and take control.  But before alarm bells start ringing, this wasn’t an actual heist—it was a staged demonstration designed to highlight Erbai's advanced AI capabilities. While it was meant to entertain and impress, it also underscored critical concerns about the risks of AI in robotics.  --- ### What This Means for the Future of AI  This incident, though playful, shines a spotlight on some pressing issues:   - System Vulnerabilities: #Erbai exploited weaknesses in the larger robots' systems, demonstrating how sophisticated AI could potentially bypass defenses.   - Potential for Misuse: In the wrong hands, AI capable of orchestrating such precision could be weaponized, causing harm or disruption at scale.   - Ethics and Security: As robotics and AI grow increasingly powerful, the need for ethical oversight and robust cybersecurity becomes paramount.  --- ### Lessons to Take Away   The #Erbai stunt serves as both a wake-up call and an opportunity:   1. Strengthen Safeguards: Developers must prioritize security at every stage of AI and robotics design.   2. Collaborative Ethics: Industry leaders, policymakers, and ethicists must work together to establish clear frameworks for responsible AI use.   3. Public Awareness: Demonstrations like this highlight the dual potential of AI—as a tool for innovation or disruption.  --- The line between innovation and danger is thinner than ever, and it’s up to us to ensure AI is a force for good.  What’s your take? How can we strike the right balance between embracing innovation and managing risks?  --- 🚀 #ProAITools (ProAITools.net) offers a curated collection of verified and genuine AI tools. ♻️ Join the conversation, react, repost, and share your thoughts! 📬 Read our Blog's: [https://lnkd.in/dVyZzjuc) 🐥 Follow us on X: [https://x.com/Proaitools) 💬 Join my WhatsApp channel: [https://lnkd.in/dMN-iTZE) 👾 Join my Telegram channel: [https://lnkd.in/d4wSV4h5) Let's ignite meaningful discussions in the world of AI. 🚀🔧🌟 --- #AICommunity #Innovation #Technology #AI #AIEnthusiasts #proaitools #genaiproducts #airobotics #aiworld #Technology #Innovation #AIInHealthcare #VoiceRestoration #Inspiration #EthicsInTech #AIDevelopment #FutureOfAI #Cybersecurity #TechInnovation 🌟👩‍💻

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A 76-year-old man, paralyzed for years, successfully wrote 8 Chinese characters—using only his thoughts. Thanks to brain implants developed by Zhejiang University, he controlled a robotic hand to trace each character, bringing new hope to people who’ve lost speech or mobility. How It Works: ➡️ Unlike alphabetic systems, writing Chinese characters with a brain-computer interface is especially challenging. The patient imagines each stroke, triggering activity in the motor neurons. The interface then translates these signals, guiding the robotic hand to reproduce the intended characters. China’s High-Tech Sector Thrives: The Chinese high-tech industry, encompassing fields like medicine and advanced IT, plays an increasingly important role in the economy. Bloomberg Economics estimated a demand of 18 trillion yuan ($2.5 trillion) in 2023, representing 14.3% of the GDP. ❓ Question: Could advances like this dramatically improve the quality of life for people with paralysis and other mobility challenges? 🤔 Found on TAG (IA, Robot, Tech) #Neurotech #BrainComputerInterface #ChineseInnovation #Robotics #HighTech

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WEEKEND INSPIRATION Book: The Singularity is Nearer - When we merge with AI Year: 2024 Author: Ray Kurzweil About the Author: Ray Kurzweil, an acclaimed inventor and futurist, has pioneered numerous AI technologies over his 61-year career. His innovations include the first CCD flat-bed scanner and text-to-speech synthesizer. He’s been honored with a Grammy and the National Medal of Technology. In recent days, I have been exploring on understanding the future and gaining insights from leading futurists on the new age of innovation. The work of Ray Kurzweil and Peter Diamandis is remarkable and thought-provoking, and I strongly believe that every innovator should explore their contributions. This weekend's inspiration Kurzweil’s book 'The Singularity is Nearer' is a profound exploration of the accelerating advancements in technology and their potential to transform human civilization. Five key insights from the book: 1. Exponential Growth of Technology Kurzweil argues that technological progress is not linear but exponential. This means that advancements will occur at an increasingly rapid pace, leading to significant breakthroughs in fields such as artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and nanotechnology. This exponential growth is pivotal for businesses and innovators to understand and anticipate. 2. The Concept of Singularity: The book dives deep into the concept of the Singularity, a point where artificial intelligence surpasses human intelligence, leading to unprecedented changes in society. Kurzweil predicts this will happen by 2045, presenting both extraordinary opportunities and existential challenges. 3. Impact on Human Health and Longevity: The author envisions a future where advances in medical technology will enable humans to live longer and healthier lives. He discusses the potential for regenerative medicine, genetic engineering, and personalized healthcare to eradicate diseases and enhance human capabilities, emphasizing the need for strategic investments in these areas. 4. Ethical and Societal Implications: The book does not shy away from addressing the ethical and societal implications of such rapid technological advancements. Kurzweil highlights the importance of developing ethical frameworks and regulatory policies to ensure that these technologies benefit humanity as a whole and do not exacerbate inequalities or pose existential risks. 5. Preparation for the Future: Kurzweil emphasizes the importance of forward-thinking and adaptability in this era of rapid change. Businesses, governments, and individuals must prepare for a future where continuous learning and innovation are critical. Embracing technological change and fostering a culture of innovation will be essential for thriving in the coming decades. The Singularity is Nearer challenges us to rethink the future and offers a guide for navigating rapid technological advancements. Video: https://lnkd.in/gWgmEZeH Duration: 59.20 min Innomantra

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Many SaaS Management programs fail to meet savings and efficiency goals or even get off the ground. After meeting with thousands of companies attempting to get control of their SaaS spend and risk, we’ve learned why.  On Tuesday, September 24th at 2PM ET, join Cory Wheeler to learn: 👉 The most common challenges in SaaS Management 👉 Why spreadsheets, legacy SAM, and contract management tools fail 👉 The data, processes, and tools required to drive a successful program 👉 The fastest path to achieving quick wins and saving money Save your seat now: https://lnkd.in/dbJaz_SW

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The statement "Banks don't take deposits and don't lend money" might seem counterintuitive at first glance, but it encapsulates a deeper truth about the intricate workings of British finance. It's not merely a catchy phrase but a gateway to understanding the nuanced role banks play in the economy. To comprehend this concept fully, we must peel back the layers of traditional banking functions. While it's true that banks accept deposits and extend loans, their role transcends these basic transactions. Instead, they function as vital intermediaries in the financial ecosystem, orchestrating the flow of capital to fuel economic growth and prosperity. When individuals deposit money into their bank accounts, they're not merely storing it away. Rather, they're entrusting their funds to the bank, which then leverages these deposits to stimulate economic activity. Through the fractional reserve banking system, banks can multiply the impact of these deposits by extending loans and credit to businesses and individuals, thereby fostering investment, consumption, and entrepreneurship. Yet, the process doesn't end there. Banks also engage in risk management strategies, diversifying their portfolios and safeguarding against potential losses. This often involves bundling loans into securities and trading them on financial markets, a practice known as securitization. By spreading risk across a broader spectrum of assets, banks enhance their resilience and ability to weather economic fluctuations. Furthermore, the evolution of digital banking and financial innovation has expanded the scope of banking services beyond traditional deposit-taking and lending. From wealth management to asset securitization, banks now offer a diverse array of financial products and services tailored to meet the evolving needs of customers and investors. In essence, while the statement "Banks don't take deposits and don't lend money" may seem paradoxical at first glance, it serves as a catalyst for deeper exploration into the multifaceted world of British finance. By delving into the complexities of banking operations, one gains a richer understanding of how financial institutions drive economic progress and shape the landscape of modern finance. #BankingInsights #FinancialLiteracy #EconomicGrowth

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What Makes a Great Startup CEO? Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, once said that a CEO should be an "evangelical founder"—an ambitious individual who can sell the vision, raise funds, design the product, and build a global brand. Being a CEO is one of the hardest jobs in the world. In the early days, a startup CEO often resembles a religious leader, rallying followers around their mission. The best CEOs are those who inspire millions to love, follow, and look up to their vision. Follow me to learn about startups! 🔔 I am the founder of an EdTech AI startup, building an AI-powered higher education and career- building tool. #StartupCEO #Leadership #SamAltman #EvangelicalFounder #Entrepreneurship #GlobalBrand #VisionaryLeadership #StartupLife #CEOJourney #Ambition

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𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆, 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹—𝗬𝗢𝗨. No matter how skilled or visionary a leader is, physical presence with the team, especially in startups or growing companies, is a game-changer. Here’s why: 𝟭. 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲-𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻. When you’re in the same room as your team, they don’t just hear your decisions—they see how you make them. They experience your energy, your problem-solving process, and how you handle challenges. This builds trust, sets a standard, and creates a culture of learning that’s nearly impossible to replicate over Zoom or Google Meet. 𝟮. 𝗜𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 Being physically present lets you understand the team’s day-to-day reality—its struggles, wins, and dynamics. This connection facilitates better decision-making and creates a sense of shared purpose. 𝟯. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀 Leaders set the emotional temperature of their teams. Your presence isn’t just symbolic—it energises and aligns people. When you’re physically present, you send a message that you are invested in it as much as they are and share the journey with them. Now, does this mean remote leadership can’t work? Not really. But there’s a ceiling to what you can achieve without being present in the trenches. If you’re building something extraordinary, being there in person can be the difference between good and great. #leadership #teambuilding #remotework #virtualteam

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“Do you back the jockey? Or do you back the horse?” 🏇 I’ve been in Venture Capital for 35+ years now, from my experience there’s no correct answer to this. Let me know in the comments your thoughts below. 👇 #GPN #GuyPaulNohra #entrepreneur #venturecapital #leadership

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