Microsoft, there is definitely a tough battle ahead for Invoxel, but the confidence that this bespectacled 28-year- old possesses is worth appreciating.
“In 1975, Microsoft was a small and unknown start-up, much like ours. In fact, they took five years to develop the first MS-DOS, which they released in 1980. Nobody knew what the future of computers or of Microsoft would be, but the rest, as they say, is history.”
This statement is a perfect example of the iconoclastic exuberance the current generation of young Indians displays – a spirit which is so essential for any kind of change, whether technological or otherwise.
For the Innovator in You
“I seriously suggest consulting your knowledgeable friends for advice in matters that you cannot handle yourself. Their opinion would be more trustworthy, as compared to somebody who might benefit professionally from advising you on a course of action. The right friends can be extremely valuable and can take you a long way.
I also suggest that if you are sure about starting a company to sell a product that you developed, then incorporate it as soon as possible. The older the company, the greater is the credibility. In fact, banks usually do not provide loans to firms less than two years old.
Always believe in yourself and your ideas. Remember that they are worth only as much as you believe they are. Do not waste time pondering about obstacles and outcomes. Be courageous to put your thoughts to test in reality. Success will be within your reach only when you start reaching out for it.
Have short-term goals. That will help you keep the focus and drive away desperation. Celebrate every small success. Do not let the pressure of long-term goals hold you back from enjoying the process of getting there.”
Sriram Kannan
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Sriram was born and brought up in Chennai in a Tamil Brahmin family. His father, an engineer by profession, had strong literary interests. Thus, Sriram grew up in a very scholarly environment. After completing his BSc degree in Physics at Madras University, Sriram moved to Bengaluru for a four-year integrated master’s degree in Computer Science at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc).
The four years at IISc were full of excitement, as he interacted with some of the brightest people in the country and was introduced to a very enriching academic culture. He also excelled at sports and became the captain of the cricket team at IISc.
After completing his master’s degree in 2000, he was hired as a software developer by Texas Instruments (TI) via the campus interview process. His task was to develop software for mobile chipset security.
After five years with TI, an opportunity came up in the R&D center in Japan and he was sent to Tokyo as he knew Japanese. (His father runs a Japanese language institute in Chennai.) In Japan, he worked on hardware design for Open Multimedia Applications Platform (OMAP), a system on chips (SoCs) for mobile multimedia applications, which eventually became quite successful.
The experience in Japan proved to be a turning point.
“OMAP, at that time, was an evolving technology, and as can be guessed, Japan was way ahead. I worked on customized solutions for clients, and for the first time, I was exposed to the process behind conceptualizing and designing a product. I also learned about marketing and product positioning. In contrast, when I used to work in software development, all I got to know was the release date. Sometimes, I did not even know the scope or impact of my work.”
After two years in Japan, TI had to scale down its OMAP operations, because it faced stiff competition from local players and the government regulations favored domestic companies (TI is an American company). However, the competence TI had already developed in OMAP was useful for its operations worldwide. Thus, TI offered Sriram the option of setting up an
“In 1975, Microsoft was a small and unknown start-up, much like ours. In fact, they took five years to develop the first MS-DOS, which they released in 1980. Nobody knew what the future of computers or of Microsoft would be, but the rest, as they say, is history.”
This statement is a perfect example of the iconoclastic exuberance the current generation of young Indians displays – a spirit which is so essential for any kind of change, whether technological or otherwise.
For the Innovator in You
“I seriously suggest consulting your knowledgeable friends for advice in matters that you cannot handle yourself. Their opinion would be more trustworthy, as compared to somebody who might benefit professionally from advising you on a course of action. The right friends can be extremely valuable and can take you a long way.
I also suggest that if you are sure about starting a company to sell a product that you developed, then incorporate it as soon as possible. The older the company, the greater is the credibility. In fact, banks usually do not provide loans to firms less than two years old.
Always believe in yourself and your ideas. Remember that they are worth only as much as you believe they are. Do not waste time pondering about obstacles and outcomes. Be courageous to put your thoughts to test in reality. Success will be within your reach only when you start reaching out for it.
Have short-term goals. That will help you keep the focus and drive away desperation. Celebrate every small success. Do not let the pressure of long-term goals hold you back from enjoying the process of getting there.”
Sriram Kannan
Location Tracking without GPS
Sriram was born and brought up in Chennai in a Tamil Brahmin family. His father, an engineer by profession, had strong literary interests. Thus, Sriram grew up in a very scholarly environment. After completing his BSc degree in Physics at Madras University, Sriram moved to Bengaluru for a four-year integrated master’s degree in Computer Science at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc).
The four years at IISc were full of excitement, as he interacted with some of the brightest people in the country and was introduced to a very enriching academic culture. He also excelled at sports and became the captain of the cricket team at IISc.
After completing his master’s degree in 2000, he was hired as a software developer by Texas Instruments (TI) via the campus interview process. His task was to develop software for mobile chipset security.
After five years with TI, an opportunity came up in the R&D center in Japan and he was sent to Tokyo as he knew Japanese. (His father runs a Japanese language institute in Chennai.) In Japan, he worked on hardware design for Open Multimedia Applications Platform (OMAP), a system on chips (SoCs) for mobile multimedia applications, which eventually became quite successful.
The experience in Japan proved to be a turning point.
“OMAP, at that time, was an evolving technology, and as can be guessed, Japan was way ahead. I worked on customized solutions for clients, and for the first time, I was exposed to the process behind conceptualizing and designing a product. I also learned about marketing and product positioning. In contrast, when I used to work in software development, all I got to know was the release date. Sometimes, I did not even know the scope or impact of my work.”
After two years in Japan, TI had to scale down its OMAP operations, because it faced stiff competition from local players and the government regulations favored domestic companies (TI is an American company). However, the competence TI had already developed in OMAP was useful for its operations worldwide. Thus, TI offered Sriram the option of setting up an
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