Kurian Mathew TharakanI am a Teacher, Just Like YouAn elderly man was approached on the street by a younger man. The young man said, “Hello, Mr. Sheffield, It’s Dan Simpson; you taught me…3 min read·5 days ago----
Kurian Mathew TharakanThe Unlikely Rise of Airbnb: A Tale of Innovation, Grit, and Air MattressesOne idea the pair arrived at was to rent their third bedroom to attendees of a major design conference due to take place soon. Gebbia had…6 min read·Mar 5, 2024----
Kurian Mathew TharakanThe Marlboro Man Misses His LungIn 1924, tobacco giant Philip Morris introduced Marlboro cigarettes and targeted them to the women’s market. But in the 1950s, it was…3 min read·Nov 14, 2023----
Kurian Mathew TharakanThe Cobra Effect —Greed, Deception and Snakes in The StreetA Startling Tale of Unintended Consequences in Delhi3 min read·Aug 14, 2023----
Kurian Mathew TharakanAmerica, You Have a Math ProblemOverestimating the intelligence of the public usually leads to trouble3 min read·Jul 10, 2023----
Kurian Mathew TharakanNo Brown M&Ms — The Hidden Genius in Van Halen’s Contract ClauseRock and Roll bands and super-sized egos usually go hand in hand, and the newspapers are replete with stories of rock star excess. In 1982…4 min read·May 30, 2023----
Kurian Mathew TharakanThe Untold Story of MonopolyA forgotten inventor and the game’s dark psychology4 min read·May 24, 2023----
Kurian Mathew TharakanThe Daring Rescue of Apple ComputerThe Seductive Power of Values-Based Simplicity: Lessons in Leadership from Apple’s Iconic Comeback6 min read·May 15, 2023----
Kurian Mathew TharakanThe Tiny Secret to Effortlessly Turn a 65,000-ton Ship Cruising at Top SpeedThe Trim Tab Effect: Leadership Lessons from the Queen Elizabeth II Ocean Liner3 min read·Apr 17, 2023----
Kurian Mathew TharakanHow to Arrive at The Perfect Decision When You are Overwhelmed by Too Many ChoicesChoices. Choices. Choices. The average person making a complex decision is often faced with sampling an overwhelming array of alternatives…4 min read·Mar 13, 2023----