Early in my career, I travelled across India with a desktop PC. I was delivering a keynote on a Microsoft web platform. The platform was still in beta.

During one session, the power failed. The generator struggled to start. My PC rebooted slowly in front of a silent room.

Those minutes felt endless.

That moment stayed with me.

The reason was not the failure of technology. Instead, it taught me that professional speaking is less about the perfect demo. It relies more on preparation, experience, and learning from those who have walked the path before me.

Over the years, my own path on stage has evolved toward a central question. How do technology and AI truly help businesses and founders? It is a conversation rooted in real-world application, not just theory.

Today, we can watch the masters online, but I still deeply value speaker communities. The ones where learning happens in conversation, through honest feedback, and over dinner with people who take the craft seriously.

That is why I am looking forward to PSS 2026 this weekend. The annual summit of the Professional Speakers Association of India.
I still enjoy being in rooms where speakers come together to learn, unlearn, and quietly get better.

A meaningful bonus this year. It is happening right here in Chennai, my home city.

If you are attending, let us connect. If you are curious about the craft, I am happy to share what I learn.

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