Charles Assisi

About

For two-plus decades, I’ve been chasing India’s highs, lows, and everything in between through journalism. From bustling newsrooms to co-founding Founding Fuel, my playground has always been where ideas wrestle with impact—and the sparks fly. At Founding Fuel, we’ve built a space where intellectual giants and curious minds collide, stirring up entrepreneurial mindsets that are relentless, reflective, and occasionally caffeine-fueled.Co-authoring The Aadhaar Effect gave me a front-row seat to the making of India Stack—a thrilling ride that earned a 3.9-star salute on Goodreads (and a few sleepless nights). These days, you’ll find me slicing through the clutter in my HT columns (LifeHacks and First Principles), where I dig into life lessons, tech, business, and public policy—connecting dots, spotting signals, and throwing in the occasional dad joke.Speaking of dads, I’m currently figuring out how to parent two teens without losing my mind (or theirs). Add to that an intense fitness regimen to reclaim my abs (last seen in the '90s) and the uphill battle of saying goodbye to junk food (goodbye, samosas—you’ll be missed). As visiting faculty at St. Xavier’s College, I’m schooling some bright minds on journalism, communication, and business—and they’re schooling me on why Gen Z is always right.If you’ve read this far, you already know I thrive where ideas spark action and chaos breeds clarity. Who knows what’s next? Let’s just say I’m always up for interesting conversations.