S-curves with Paramu Kurumathur

S-curves with Paramu Kurumathur

Author: PM Power Consulting September 27, 2024 Duration: 41:11

In this thematic  conversation on S-curves, I am in conversation with my colleague, Coach and serial author, Paramu Kurumathur.

In this conversation, Paramu shares some specific S-Curve in his life:

  • School Change: Moving from Trivandrum to Calicut presented challenges like adapting to a new language, culture, and classmates.
  • IIT Entrance and College: Entering IIT brought Paramu face-to-face with high competition, where everyone was a topper.
  • Job Market Challenges: With limited job opportunities for Aerospace Engineers in India, Paramu had to choose between a scholarship abroad with an unrecognized degree or a less promising job.
  • Shifting Gears to Computer Science: This was a major turning point where luck played a role. An available seat in computer science due to others' choices opened a new path for Paramu.
  • Tata Burroughs and Corporate Life: This was another big change, requiring adjustments like dressing professionally. Paramu navigated these changes while building new friendships.
  • Marriage, Children, and Work-Life Balance: These personal milestones presented new challenges alongside professional ones.
  • Job Stagnation and Transition to Digital: Feeling stuck in his US job, Paramu found a pull factor in the challenge of setting up a GCC for digital right Unix development.
  • Startup and NGO: Foray into a startup (Bell Soft) wasn't successful, coinciding with an industry downturn. He then transitioned to a contrasting role at Action Aid, an NGO.
  • Leadership and Scaling: Paramu's roles at Action Aid and Bell Soft involved leadership responsibilities, scaling up operations, and navigating organizational challenges.
  • Entrepreneurship: His entrepreneurial ventures, including the startup, demonstrate his willingness to take risks and pursue new opportunities.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/paramu-kurumathur-01489a6/


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