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Gurbaksh Chahal

Three exits north of $400M. Twelve patents. Two and a half decades of building. The unfiltered record — essays on ambition, resilience, and the craft of the self-made life.

“If you genuinely want something, don't wait for it -- teach yourself to be impatient.”

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the customer never owes you attention

every founder believes the product deserves a chance. the customer does not.

Jul 12, 20266 min read

EntrepreneurshipMotivational

Learn the Core, Not the Edges

Everybody keeps telling you to learn AI right now. I want to say it louder than all of them. Learn it. Learn it seriously. Learn it now, before the market makes the decision for you.

Jun 1, 202610 min read

Stop Worshipping the New Shiny Thing

Every few months the internet finds its next religion. A new framework drops. A new "agent" tool ships. A new model launches. And within hours, timelines are flooded with the same energy:

Feb 9, 20266 min read

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The heartbeat behind every one of us - my mom.

Eulogy for My Mother — Bibi Arjinder Kaur Chahal (spoken by her son, Gurbaksh Singh Chahal)

May 10, 20256 min read

Business

Flip-Flop Economics: The Tariff Tale Unfolds

Today, Trump backpedaled yet again, announcing exemptions from his massive 145% tariffs—but not for everyday essentials. Nope, your $1,200 iPhone, laptops, and semiconductors got a free pass, but your affordable clothes, groceries, and household basics? They're still getting hit with that brutal tax. Think about who’s really paying the price here. Definitely not the big corporations who could easily absorb these costs. Instead, it’s everyday working Americans—families already juggling tight budgets, single parents barely making ends meet, and people trying to stretch every paycheck.

Apr 12, 20252 min read

Business

The Real Game: Trump’s Noise vs. China’s Strategy

Trump thrives on making noise. We’ve watched him repeatedly push buttons and stir chaos, leaving markets volatile and in disarray. If anyone truly believes these theatrics benefit America, they might want to revisit Economics 101. Meanwhile, China—and the broader global economy—plays a quieter yet more impactful game. While Trump threw his public tantrums, China strategically sold off U. S. treasuries, driving the dollar down and sending the 10-year treasury yields soaring to highs unseen since 1982. The result? Refinancing America’s massive $9.2 trillion debt is now more costly than ever, with the increased expense directly benefiting those same nations—China, Japan, and Europe—that Trump claims he’s confronting. Supporters often tout Trump as playing “4D Chess,” a comforting illusion fueled by loud rhetoric. But as the markets increasingly experience sustained downturns, it should become painfully clear: you don’t antagonize the very creditors holding your largest debts - as they are the ones that hold the real cards. Here’s the kicker: while the stock market may show signs of recovery, the underlying economic fundamentals are eroding. The dollar’s status as the world’s reserve currency is under threat, and investor confidence in U. S. financial stability is waning. This isn’t just about market fluctuations; it’s about long-term credibility and economic security. In the end, it’s not the loudest voice that wins, but the most strategic mind. And right now, the world is watching—and learning... it's not America.

Apr 11, 20252 min read

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Building global businesses

Currently Founder & CEO of AuraOne and The Chahal Foundation.

A serial entrepreneur with 25+ years building global businesses.

Previously founded RadiumOne (acquired by Nexxen), BlueLithium (acquired by Yahoo!), and ClickAgents (acquired by ValueClick).

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