Smruti Parida
RSS FeedI’m a technology founder and systems builder focused on solving operationally complex problems through software, automation, and scalable infrastructure.
I was the co-founder and CTO of NestAway, where we built one of India’s largest managed housing platforms by combining technology, operations, and distributed systems at scale.
Over the years, my work has been recognized through a few meaningful milestones:
- Economic Times Startup of the Year (2018) for NestAway
- Fortune India 40 Under 40 Entrepreneur
- Distinguished Alumnus Award from NIT Karnataka, Surathkal
- Y Combinator alumnus
I write and speak about technology, startups, systems thinking, the history of the internet, and how large-scale technological shifts shape societies and businesses.
If any of these topics interest you, feel free to reach out. I’m always open to thoughtful conversations and new ideas.
Featured
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Essay – How it all started
Updated:A foundational essay exploring three key lessons on building products, teamwork, and humility that shaped an entrepreneurial journey before NestAway.
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Notes: Brave new World
Aldous Huxley on the book Brave New World
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Notes: The Checklist Manifesto
Atul Gawande on checklist creation
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On productivity and finding one’s truest value
A simple and thoughtful exploration of productivity as the value of happiness you create for others through your work, actions, and intent.
Recent Posts
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Notes: Fooled by Randomness
Nassim Taleb on chance and probability
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Notes: Thinking, Fast and Slow
Key insights and notes from Daniel Kahneman's seminal work on behavioral economics
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Bangalore in my dream
Updated:A dreamlike journey through Bangalore’s metro, suburbs, and everyday urban chaos, blending city life, imagination, culture, and personal reflections.
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To Suu Kyi , An introductory course of internet
Updated:A satirical and imaginative reflection on Aung San Suu Kyi’s isolation from the digital world and a humorous introduction to internet, social media, and modern communication platforms.
Notes from Books I Read
A collection of insights and notes from books that shaped my thinking. Each book represents an idea that stayed with me.
Click any book to read my detailed notes and takeaways.