Sushruta Basak

in cognitive science, intention without action is classified as latent potential. only behavior creates observable outcomes.

being different is one of the highest compliments. every time someone tells me something about me feels different, i take it as a compliment. we spend so much of life learning how to blend in, how to stay the same, or how to become a version of ourselves that makes everyone else…

Knowledge makes the world so much more beautiful.

spoke to a friend today who said how the current generation of kids growing up without reading books isn't just a generation that reads less - they’re slowly losing the muscle for understanding and empathy. books are training grounds for imagination and ability to think and…

for a very long time, i thought failure was the opposite of success. we internalize that and wear it like a verdict. but every setback is simply a data point. failure is truly the precursor to success. i have taken the long way more times than i can count and yet, i always arrive…

for as long as i have known amy, she's been driven to make more inclusive spaces for women and minority builders. last month while catching up, she spoke about Sailorette with an unmatched passion. SO excited to watch it unfold and rooting for more experiments like this! 🧪

good taste reveals itself in everything - not just in what you build, but in how you choose to live, the music you listen to, how you set up your house, your hobbies, the way you dress yourself and above all how you carry yourself. you cannot expect to have good taste in one…

one of the greatest paradox of being a founder is that on one hand, you’re told that agency is everything - that it will work out if you’re persistent, strategic and resilient enough. but on the other hand, timing, market forces and even other people’s choices are beyond your…