by lakshmanan | Feb 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
In 2026, if conferences are part of your growth strategy, this might save you time, money, and a few embarrassing moments. These aren’t event highlights. They’re field notes — from mistakes made, patterns observed, and conversations that mattered. Here’s what I...
by lakshmanan | Jan 8, 2026 | Marketing, SaaS
Lifetime deals are one of those ideas that sound almost too good to be true. Get users quickly.Generate upfront revenue.Create buzz around your product. And sometimes… all of that actually happens. But a lifetime deal is not just a pricing experiment. It’s a business...
by lakshmanan | Jan 5, 2026 | Marketing
A recent SEMrush report quietly confirmed what a few of us had already felt in our bones – AI engines heavily rely on Reddit when generating recommendations. Wikipedia/LinkedIn gives AI structure.Reddit gives it judgment. As search behavior shifts from “10 blue...
by lakshmanan | Jan 5, 2026 | Marketing
Everyone asks about hooks, algorithms, and posting times. Almost no one asks about the systems. Instagram growth isn’t magic – it’s workflows. And workflows are powered by tools. Not shiny tools. Boring, reliable, occasionally surprising tools. Here’s the exact...
by lakshmanan | Jan 5, 2026 | SaaS
I won’t pretend 2025 started confidently. Moving countries. Taking on a bigger role. Managing huge personal and professional changes. It was overwhelming. Not gonna lie. I kept coming back to this line by Jimmy Carr: “You cannot overcome self-doubt by shouting...
