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Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Mind Over Money: From F1 Tracks to Tennis Courts — How Sports Shape Ashish Singhal's Entrepreneurial Mindset
In the high-stakes world of startups, Ashish Singhal — Co-founder of CoinSwitch and Lemonn — finds his entrepreneurial rhythm on the Formula 1 track and the tennis court. For him, these high-intensity sports aren't just pastimes; they are masterclasses in precision, preparation, and mental resilience. In this edition of Mind Over Money, Singhal shares how split-second decisions, team coordination, and the ability to reset after setbacks translate seamlessly from sport to the volatile world of crypto and finance . From staying disciplined amid market swings to fostering a culture of consistency over fleeting brilliance, he reveals the playbook that keeps him — and his ventures — ahead of the curve. Edited Excerpts – Q) Ashish, you're a big fan of Formula 1 and tennis, what is it about these high-intensity sports that resonates with your mindset as an entrepreneur? A) What draws me to both Formula 1 and Tennis is the mix of precision, preparation, and pressure. In F1, milliseconds and micro-decisions can change outcomes. In Tennis, it is about individual resilience; no timeouts, no substitutions. You are out there figuring things out and adapting real-time. That is very similar to how I look at entrepreneurship. You prepare, plan, and execute but you also react, course-correct, and stay mentally sharp when things don't go according to the plan. Q) How do the strategy and composure in sports like F1 and tennis inspire the way you navigate high-pressure decisions in the startup world? A) Both F1 and Tennis are great examples of handling pressure with strategy and calm. In F1, it is not just the driver, it is the whole team working in sync, making split-second calls. That's a lot like how startups and most businesses function. You might be steering the ship, but without tight coordination and trust in your team, you are not going far. Tennis, on the other hand, really teaches you about patience and momentum. You are not going to win every point and that is okay. The key is how you bounce back, how you reset after a setback. In the startup world, it's the same. Some metrics dip, some launches don't go as planned but you learn to keep your head still, find your rhythm again, and keep pushing forward. Q) You enjoy content that challenges conventional thinking. Can you share a show or documentary that recently changed your perspective on something? A) I usually turn to content as a way to completely unplug from the noise of work and everything else. For me, it is about finding something that demands my full attention. This is the main reason why I gravitate toward shows that really challenge your thinking or keep you fully engaged, like Pantheon which I recently watched. If it doesn't occupy 100% of my mind, I will probably still be mentally stuck in work mode. The right kind of content helps me hit pause, reset, relax, and come back sharper. Q) How important is mental stimulation for you outside of work, and how do you ensure continuous learning in your personal routine? A) Mental stimulation outside of work is super important to me. I don't think learning is something that only happens through books or structured courses, it is everywhere. It happens in good conversations, during long walks, through a great documentary, or even while watching a game of competitive sport. I make it a point to carve out time in my day for inputs whether that is reading, listening, or just observing the world around me. It keeps me grounded and curious, and I honestly think that curiosity is one of the most underrated but essential traits for any founder. But above all, you learn the most by doing! Q) What role does mental discipline play in your journey as a founder, especially in the volatile world of crypto and finance? A) Discipline is the invisible thread that ties it all together. In crypto, things move fast, sometimes chaotically. If you react emotionally to every fluctuation, you will burn out or lose direction. I have learned to stay focused on what we can control: product, people, and purpose. Markets will swing and narratives will shift, but having a strong inner compass rooted in discipline helps you lead with clarity. Q) Have you drawn any direct lessons from sports like F1 or tennis that have shaped how you build or lead at CoinSwitch or Lemonn? A) Absolutely. One big lesson is that consistency beats flashes of brilliance. In both F1 and Tennis, the top performers are not just the fastest or most talented, they are the ones who show up, with discipline and intent. That is the kind of culture I try to build where we don't chase only highs, but focus on building with intention and innovation every single day. Another big one is preparation. Behind every 'effortless' moment in sport is hours of unseen work and I see startups in the same way. There are multiple teams working at the backend to fulfill requests and ensure seamless functioning, making it all look 'effortless'. ( Disclaimer : Recommendations, suggestions, views, and opinions given by experts are their own. These do not represent the views of the Economic Times)
Economic Times
4 days ago
- Business
- Economic Times
Mind Over Money: From F1 Tracks to Tennis Courts — How Sports Shape Ashish Singhal's Entrepreneurial Mindset
In the high-stakes world of startups, Ashish Singhal — Co-founder of CoinSwitch and Lemonn — finds his entrepreneurial rhythm on the Formula 1 track and the tennis court. ADVERTISEMENT For him, these high-intensity sports aren't just pastimes; they are masterclasses in precision, preparation, and mental resilience. In this edition of Mind Over Money, Singhal shares how split-second decisions, team coordination, and the ability to reset after setbacks translate seamlessly from sport to the volatile world of crypto and finance. From staying disciplined amid market swings to fostering a culture of consistency over fleeting brilliance, he reveals the playbook that keeps him — and his ventures — ahead of the curve. Edited Excerpts – A) What draws me to both Formula 1 and Tennis is the mix of precision, preparation, and pressure. In F1, milliseconds and micro-decisions can change outcomes. ADVERTISEMENT In Tennis, it is about individual resilience; no timeouts, no substitutions. You are out there figuring things out and adapting is very similar to how I look at entrepreneurship. You prepare, plan, and execute but you also react, course-correct, and stay mentally sharp when things don't go according to the plan. ADVERTISEMENT A) Both F1 and Tennis are great examples of handling pressure with strategy and calm. In F1, it is not just the driver, it is the whole team working in sync, making split-second a lot like how startups and most businesses function. You might be steering the ship, but without tight coordination and trust in your team, you are not going far. ADVERTISEMENT Tennis, on the other hand, really teaches you about patience and momentum. You are not going to win every point and that is okay. The key is how you bounce back, how you reset after a setback. In the startup world, it's the metrics dip, some launches don't go as planned but you learn to keep your head still, find your rhythm again, and keep pushing forward. ADVERTISEMENT A) I usually turn to content as a way to completely unplug from the noise of work and everything else. For me, it is about finding something that demands my full is the main reason why I gravitate toward shows that really challenge your thinking or keep you fully engaged, like Pantheon which I recently it doesn't occupy 100% of my mind, I will probably still be mentally stuck in work mode. The right kind of content helps me hit pause, reset, relax, and come back sharper. A) Mental stimulation outside of work is super important to me. I don't think learning is something that only happens through books or structured courses, it is happens in good conversations, during long walks, through a great documentary, or even while watching a game of competitive sport. I make it a point to carve out time in my day for inputs whether that is reading, listening, or just observing the world around keeps me grounded and curious, and I honestly think that curiosity is one of the most underrated but essential traits for any founder. But above all, you learn the most by doing! A) Discipline is the invisible thread that ties it all together. In crypto, things move fast, sometimes chaotically. If you react emotionally to every fluctuation, you will burn out or lose direction. I have learned to stay focused on what we can control: product, people, and purpose. Markets will swing and narratives will shift, but having a strong inner compass rooted in discipline helps you lead with clarity. A) Absolutely. One big lesson is that consistency beats flashes of brilliance. In both F1 and Tennis, the top performers are not just the fastest or most talented, they are the ones who show up, with discipline and is the kind of culture I try to build where we don't chase only highs, but focus on building with intention and innovation every single day. Another big one is preparation. Behind every 'effortless' moment in sport is hours of unseen work and I see startups in the same way. There are multiple teams working at the backend to fulfill requests and ensure seamless functioning, making it all look 'effortless'. (Disclaimer: Recommendations, suggestions, views, and opinions given by experts are their own. These do not represent the views of the Economic Times)
Indian Express
05-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
OpenAI's Sam Altman teases GPT-5 as ChatGPT platform nears 700 million active users
After months of wait, GPT-5 may have made its first public appearance. On Sunday, August 3, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman posted a screenshot on X showing an interaction with the highly anticipated large language model (LLM). The post showed Altman asking GPT-5, 'What is the most thought-provoking show about AI?' to which the model responded with high praise for the science fiction series 'Pantheon'. turns out yes! — Sam Altman (@sama) August 3, 2025 According to GPT-5, Pantheon is 'cerebral, emotional, and philosophically intense' and holds a '100% critic rating on Rotten Tomatoes.' The animated series does have a 100 per cent critic rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Similar words appear in the reviews of the show. One review calls it 'gripping, cerebral, remarkably high-concept.' GPT-5 is said to have a larger context window than its predecessors. As a result, it is capable of handling more agentic tasks and comes with multimodal capabilities. GPT-5 is also widely rumoured to be adept at coding. The upcoming launch of GPT-5 comes at a time when OpenAI is facing significant pressure from its competitors who have launched new iterations of AI models over the past few months such as Google's Gemini 2.5 Pro , XAI's Grok 4, and Anthropic's Claude Opus 4. However, ChatGPT continues to witness substantial growth with the AI chatbot platform on track to reach 700 million users this week, according to Nick Turley, a vice president at OpenAI and head of the ChatGPT app. This week, ChatGPT is on track to reach 700M weekly active users — up from 500M at the end of March and 4× since last year. Every day, people and teams are learning, creating, and solving harder problems. Big week ahead. Grateful to the team for making ChatGPT more useful and… — Nick Turley (@nickaturley) August 4, 2025 'Every day, people and teams are learning, creating, and solving harder problems. Big week ahead. Grateful to the team for making ChatGPT more useful and delivering on our mission so everyone can benefit from AI,' Turley said in a post on X. Its popularity surged in March this year after OpenAI integrated an image generation feature into ChatGPT that kicked off the viral Ghibli trend on social media. OpenAI chief operating officer Brad Lightcap stated that more than 130 million users generated over 700 million images after launching the image generation feature. Its active user base grew to 500 million that month. Furthermore, the number of ChatGPT subscribers has also increased. According to Lightcap, paying corporate customers on ChatGPT rose from 3 million in June to 5 million last week. ChatGPT users utilise the app more than 12 days each month on average, ranking second only to Google and X, according to data from SensorTower. It also found that users spent an average of 16 minutes per day on the AI chatbot app in the first half of 2025.
India Today
04-08-2025
- India Today
GPT-5 preview: 5 must-know facts about the ChatGPT upgrade even Sam Altman fears
As speculation builds around OpenAI's next big AI model, GPT-5, the conversation has taken an unexpected turn, which is led by OpenAI's own CEO, Sam Altman. From cryptic social media posts to comparisons with historic weapons projects, Altman's recent remarks have made one thing clear: GPT-5 may be more powerful than even he is fully comfortable with. Here are five key things to know about the upcoming upgrade:advertisement-Sam Altman says GPT-5 made him 'nervous'During a podcast with comedian Theo Von, Altman admitted to feeling 'very nervous' while testing GPT-5, calling it 'very fast.' But it was his comparison to the Manhattan Project, which was a secret World War II programme that developed nuclear weapons, that really captured attention. 'There are no adults in the room,' he warned, criticising the lack of regulation around advanced AI added that the growing reliance on AI for everyday decisions 'feels bad and dangerous,' raising concerns that society may be sleepwalking into a future where AI holds too much influence.-A cryptic screenshot sparks online debate The internet got its first possible glimpse of GPT-5 through an offhand interaction on X (formerly Twitter). When Altman praised the animated series Pantheon, a user asked if GPT-5 recommended it. In response, Altman posted a screenshot showing a chatbot praising the show and citing critic scores. While there was no confirmation, many believed it was a subtle preview of GPT-5's new tone and structure of the chatbot's reply echoed older ChatGPT versions but hinted at more precise, summarised outputs, fueling speculation about search-like upgrades. -Grok jumps in to add to the hypeElon Musk's AI chatbot Grok joined the online conversation, acknowledging the growing expectations around next-gen models. 'Coherent answers are a win,' Grok posted, while teasing its own upcoming features and asking users what they would 'borrow' exchange highlighted the intense competition in the AI space, with platforms like Grok, Gemini, Claude and Meta's Llama all pushing to outdo one another.-Users mock the hype, lightlyNot everyone was swept away by the speculation. Some users joked that GPT-5 was being treated like a miracle worker. One person remarked that expectations were so high people thought it should 'leap out of the screen and 3D print answers.' Another said just getting a stable response should count as a reactions underline a growing tension between marketing buzz and user expectations.-Bigger questions around safety and control remainAltman's comments bring the focus back to responsibility. He has long warned of AI's risks, but his latest remarks felt more personal. With GPT-5 on the horizon, he seems to be grappling not just with its capabilities, but with what its power could mean for honesty may be rare in a space dominated by hype, but it could also be a warning sign the world needs to take seriously. Or, could it just be a very unique marketing strategy?- EndsMust Watch
Time of India
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman teases GPT-5 with this question about TV show
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently teased what appears to be the new model of ChatGPT – GPT 5. It all started when Altman shared a post on X (formerly Twitter), praising the animated series Pantheon. 'pantheon is such a good show!,' he wrote in his X post. Replying to the post, an X user asked Sam Altman: 'did gpt-5 recommend?'. To this, the OpenAI CEO replied in affirmation, saying 'turns out yes'. Altman also shared a screenshot of a conversation with ChatGPT 5 answering the question: 'what is the most thought-provoking show about AI?' The AI bot named Pantheon and Devs, praising the shows. Notably, this is one of the first glimpses of OpenAI's next model GPT 5. The screenshot shows that GPT-5 can gather and combine information from the internet correctly. Having said that, the screenshot did not reveal any key feature of the AI model. Sam Altman warns of 'capacity crunches' ahead of new launch In another post on X, Sam Altman wrote that the company has planned 'ton of stuff' to launch in the future. These will include new models, products, features and more. 'we have a ton of stuff to launch over the next couple of months--new models, products, features, and more. please bear with us through some probable hiccups and capacity crunches. although it may be slightly choppy, we think you'll really love what we've created for you!,' the OpenAI CEO wrote in the X post. Speaking about GPT-5's capabilities in a podcast recently, Sam Altman said 'I was testing our new model and I got a question. I got emailed a question that I didn't quite understand. Uh, and I put it in the model, this GPT5, and it answered it perfectly and I really kind of sat back in my chair and I was just like a, oh man, here it is moment and I got over it quickly.' 'I felt like useless relative to the AI in this thing that I felt like I should have been able to do and I couldn't and it was really hard, but the AI just did it like that.' he added. Instax Wide Evo Review: Real Prints, Real Memories AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
