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" One of the challenges of having exceptionally high quality talent is that they're constantly restless, and they're constantly on the lookout for opportunities. "

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" Google created the intent graph. Facebook created the social graph. We are creating the emotional graph. "

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" Advertising has to be contextual, as the potential in 'push' marketing is fairly limited and is largely viewed as spam. Thus there is a need to get into 'permission' marketing and 'pull' marketing to deliver value to marketers. "

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" InMobi will play a critical role in shaping the future. "

" In combining forces, InMobi will now be able to offer Amobee's clients greater ROI and reach. "

" Bengaluru's traffic does not allow scope for cycling regularly, but I brave the roads occasionally and take the cycle out to work. "

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" I am not a big fan of investors asking for revenues upfront. Investors seeking numbers are being too myopic. However, I personally believe in creating a product with clarity in mind on how one thinks revenues can trickle in. "

" Of the three largest Internet markets - the U.S., India, and China - you will increasingly see Indian and Chinese companies partner. "

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" Team sports is the best for bonding. These sports lessons are also true for startups. You want to be at the top of every endeavour, but you win some and you lose some. As a team, however, you always pump each other up and move forward. "

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" When I started InMobi, I was on the road raising funds. I faced 20 rejections. But when I got the funds, they came from best venture capitalists. "

" I realized that the journey of entrepreneurship can often be a lonely one. Not everyone wants to believe in or support your vision, and every entrepreneur faces this moment of truth. It's hard to walk away but harder to persevere. "