Editor’s Note | Sharpening the Signal
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Founding Fuel aims to create the new playbook of entrepreneurship. Think of us as a hub for entrepreneurs- the go-to place for ideas, insights, practices and wisdom essential to build the enterprise of tomorrow. It is co-founded by veteran journalists Indrajit Gupta and Charles Assisi, along with CS Swaminathan, the former president of Pearson's online learning venture.
My Work
·FF Life
Beyond the Headlines: The Human Complexity of the Middle East
Books, films and cultural works that help us see the Middle East beyond the noise of geopolitics
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·Artificial Intelligence
India’s AI Gambit: The Choices That Will Define Power
Speed is not strategy. The real battle is over sovereignty, science and state capacity
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·Economy, Policy & Society
The Ecology of Engagement: What Madhav Gadgil Taught Us to See
From sacred groves to the Western Ghats, Gadgil’s work rebuilt the bridge between science and lived experience.
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·FF Life
The Best of FF Life 2025
11 stories that asked us to slow down, look closer, and feel more deeply
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·Business & Strategy
The Best Stories of 2025
Ten of our best work through the year—on business, leadership, and geopolitical trends
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·Work, Careers & Personal Mastery
‘Everybody Has a Sacred Story’
An extract from Barack Obama’s speechwriter Terry Szuplat’s new book, ‘Say It Well’
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·Business & Strategy
Book Extract: From customer journeys to integrated experiences
A brand’s attempt at relevance and how AI worked for it. An extract from Sangeet Paul Choudary’s new book, “Reshuffle”
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·FF Life
Curtain Raiser: The Durga Puja Experience in Kolkata
Experiencing the world’s largest street art festival
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·FF Life
How to make cultural festivals independent, inclusive, and sustainable
Cultural festivals succeed when they put community before commerce and independence before sponsorship—while continuously experimenting to stay relevant and inclusive. Insights from the builders of the Bangalore Lit Fest and Mumbai’s MAMI film festival
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