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I like to rant about stuff I'm interested in. Hopefully, you will find some of it interesting too!




📱Why Super Apps Work in Asia (But Struggle in the West)
Ever wondered why people in Southeast Asia can do literally everything, from ordering fried rice to paying their electricity bill, that too inside a single app like Grab or WeChat or TataNeu, while in the U.S. or Europe, you still need five different apps (and a dozen logins) just to get dinner delivered and paid for?
Kishore Karthikeyan
Aug 25, 2025


How Apple Designed its way into our Desks (and our Heads)
One of the most fascinating studies I've been diving into lately is Apple's journey from a niche creative company to the global tech giant we know today. And what struck me the most wasn't their technology greatness but their unwavering commitment to design-first thinking.
Kishore Karthikeyan
Jul 19, 2025


Why Q-Commerce Clicked in India (But not in the West)
Why is quick commerce booming in India while struggling to gain ground in the West?
Kishore Karthikeyan
Apr 6, 2025


Why do I keep coming back to Duolingo?
Exploring Nir Eyal's Hook Model, I analyze how Duolingo uses its four stages to keep users engaged, raising ethical questions about user val
Kishore Karthikeyan
Sep 29, 2024


🔍 The Spectrum of Search Tools
Exploring the future of search tools, and how Perplexity AI bridges the gap. Check it out for insights on finding the right tool for you!
Kishore Karthikeyan
Sep 19, 2024


Why should the EV Market focus on Commercial Fleets?
Exploring why commercial fleet vehicles make more sense in the EV market rather than personal passenger vehicles.
Kishore Karthikeyan
Aug 15, 2024


Why a little Inflation is Good?
Discover why a small amount of inflation is essential for a healthy economy
Kishore Karthikeyan
Jun 18, 2024


Why Capitalism Endures?
Discover why capitalism, despite its flaws, remains our best bet.
Kishore Karthikeyan
Jun 8, 2024


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