Dear Anil – It was great getting to know you. I have always admired you as being a voice of reason and as someone who can not only articulate his own vision but also patiently listen to and relate to someone else’s thoughts. Wishing you and Praful all the best in your next endeavor !!!! P.S. : 2020 is a powerful paradigm. It refers to both “hindsight” and the “future” ☺
-Paresh Wagh
Dear Praful & Anil, “The task of the leader is to get his people from where they are to where they have not been” This aptly sums up your inspirational leadership. Personally, it has been a great journey and truly a life changing decision to join STG way back in 2000. I look back and wonder in awe how STG was transformed from a small player in the US Insurance market to a leader in the industry. Though the journey was a very hard and difficult, the commitment, passion demonstrated by both of you encouraged teams to give their best. Importantly, the freedom and authority you gave to the people to chase the dreams of a growing organization helped them to learn from their failures and become strong individuals. Whatever little success I had thus far in my professional career, I owe both of you for the best opportunities that showered on me. It a great feeling to know both of you and learn from your experience. Knowing your passion and commitment to excel in whatever you are embark on.
-Shyam
Anil, My time with STG was the very best – especially – the people, the leadership, the products, the passion to excel. My visits to Mumbai were always satisfying – a team focused on customer success. I wish you and Praful great success with the next STG! Thank you,
-John Murdock
I hear the sound of the bugles, and with it comes the fond memories of being a part of the tribe where I once proudly stood up to be counted as worthy A feeling of oneness that’s’ was reinforced through crucible of combat together, a feeling of fulfillment when the booties where shared and reminiscence of a place where my ‘Company’ meant my friends and of course the bells didn’t curve and neither was success ‘marginal’ nor were witches hunted. Working in STG has been one of the best times in my life, thank you so much for it! Anil and Praful you both have been a tremendous inspiration to me and definitely left a legacy beyond just creating software asses Today as I stand up with a dream it’s still benchmarked with the audacity of your vision and with spirit and passion that I have experienced before. Wishing you all the best for the rest of the Journey!
-Manoj Chacko
Hi Anil & Praful, I owe you both over half of my skills & capabilities, through the past 20 years of my professional career. It has been a wonderful 11 year journey under your leadership. Whenever you have shared stories of your journey, each of your word has acted as power boosters to get us back in action. Wishing you all the success in your comeback journey (“STG Returns”)………..and also wishing to be a part of this journey. All the Best !!!
-Anupam Phanse
Dear Anil – I want to thank you for all you have taught me in this business. The knowledge and wisdom you have imparted upon me and many like me has been our guiding light and support throughout our career. Many, Many years ago as I nervously entered our small office in 11 Penn Plaza and settled into a daily rhythm, I remember being amazed that such a company actually existed; one that cares about its people, one that is full of great opportunity, and one that truly celebrates the achievements and milestones of its employees. These past few weeks, have been hard for me to think about not seeing you every day, but personally I smile when I think about how much you taught me. Anil – You are leaving a great legacy that will resides in all of us in P&C.. I wish you the very best in your future..
-Vipin Balan
A dream when shaped carefully by efforts, nurtured passionately with a vision does wonder, creating a “One hell of a story to Inspire”!! I was not fortunate enough to experience this ride from its inception, but have been lucky enough to get along later. During my 6.5 years out here I have come to terms that it has been an amazing place to learn, ideate, experiment and execute – all to build something great. Without a second thought credit goes to the leaders who enable and liberate us to innovate. I can vividly recall the handful opportunities I got to meet and converse with you personally; invariably you influenced & encouraged us to envisage what next – always with a broad smile! Though I could not bag the experience of working with you directly, but allow me to express my gratitude for the inspiration, vision and enthusiasm you have cascaded down to next line in command thus creating many leaders from whom we could benefitted. For sure I have experienced the ripple effects and Bhuvnesh M.
-Bhuvnesh M Jangid
Dear Anil, I joined Keystone back in 2004 and got an opportunity to work for GMAC project full of motivated and great hardworking team members. It was clearly visible that the entire team was motivated by someone with great vision and leadership quality. I got an opportunity to hear your inspirational story when you visited Keystone office back in 2005. You shared your entire journey of product and company creation with all employees. It was truly inspirational!! Wishing you and Praful all the best in your next adventurous journey!
-Sheshmani Pal
Dear Anil, Sometimes, words may not do full justice in conveying what’s intended… Nevertheless , just want to say THANK YOU !!! ,for the amazing insights and perspectives you shared, your friendly and approachable demeanor, for being the role model for many of us. Thank you for the inspiring words you shared over the years. I recall your talk to us many years ago, on harnessing the power of intention and attention, to build products and solutions for the customer . Thank you once again!!! Wishing you GREAT SUCCESS in all your endeavors.
-Anil Nair
Wish you and Praful very best for your new journey together. Inspirational leader will remain inspirational always. They got the vision to see the world with different angle. I feel proud to be part of P&C.
-Suryakant Sawant
Dear Anil and Praful, I read this blog with great interest. Though I was not part of the STG team, I knew Praful (and through him met you as well) before STG was formed. Over the years I have been aware of your growth as a company and I was also pleasantly surprised to hear about STG being bought by Mastek – especially as I was one of the first three employees of Mastek when they were known as Mascon 🙂 But reading the many comments written by those who worked for you both at STG over the years, I can see their loyalty and their sense of gratitude for your leadership and for inspiring them – which means much more than the mere increase in company sales or profits. I am sure you will continue to build greater things in the future. Good luck to both of you!
-Heman
I remember meeting you and Praful back in the late 90s. You built a well-respected organization from that initial effort, and I’m sure you’ll do so again. All the best to you on your new journey.
-Don Goodenow
Anil, I had the pleasure of working with you closely in 2014, and it was an inspiring time for me. I too took a new path only a few months ago, and it is the experience of working with Mastekeers, Majescians and my friends in STG that helped me build my confidence to try being my own boss. All the very best with your new endeavour, if you ever need a friend to help out, you have the details and I’m there if you need me 😉
-Steve Latchem
I joined this company as senior developer back in 2004, Truly amazing and inspirational journey under great leadership… Wish you success in new endeavor and hope we cross paths again .
-Anil Shelar
Passion, Commitment and Leadership are the few things I have learnt while working with you and Praful. I believe that is the secret sauce to be “happily successful”. Leaders can create a ripple effect to create more leaders by inspiring them, there by changing the entire world. You have inspired and bought the change in me… It was my pleasure to be a part of your journey and I wish you and Praful all the very best for your journey to be continued!!!
-Nixon Perinchery
Dear Anil, I always see the opportunity I got with STG/Keystone as one of the few precious gifts I have received from life. I was almost a novice to IT industry when I joined with just less than a year of prior work experience. And immediately I fell in love with the product, people and the “spirit” that you refer to in your blog! That affair continues even today although it does get tested a lot in recent times 🙂 I would like to thank you and Praful for all that you gave to us and the tremendous opportunities I received with STG to develop as a professional and as a person. You have been and always be an inspiration for me. I would like to wish you and Praful all the very best! Thank you!!!
-Pratyush Patel
Anil – Its been one hell of a fantastic ride on the P&C product story. Truly appreciate the passion, dedication and commitment you brought to the table. Am proud to be part of the team that built this. Wish you the very best in your future.
-Vivek Nayak
“A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” Extremely proud to have been part of your journey. Good luck with your new beginning..
-Dipen Kanabar
Your vision, leadership and ability to get things done are an inspiration to us all. You are such a wonderful human being. All the best
-Subhashini Sreekumar
Anil, thank you for all the support and guidance through the years. It was a very satisfying and wonderful journey. Wish you and Praful the very best in the journey to 2020 and beyond!!
-Amol Naik
Dear Anil, I hear a lot about you from my seniors who are inspired through your leadership and visions. I feel proud to be a part of this highly motivated P&C team that you built. Eagerly waiting for the next blog and to know more about stg2020. Wishing you all the very best .
-Sasank Sekhar Panda
Thanks for inspiring us thoughtout our journey and the best time we spent in our life in Keystone/STG. You really inspire us, I still remember one incident in NY office. it was my first visit to USA and NY office. First day was very nervous to talk to Praful Nikam. Second it day I still remember, i was deep in my thoughts due to one of issue of RLI and walking towards pantry for water. Someone passed by me, but i did not noticed it because of my thoughts. But that person took U turn and followed me in pantry and said Hi to me!!! it was you Anil sir. The respect for you just gone many levels up and i got to know what is meant by inspiring someone in life… Anil , You are true leader and inspiration through out our keystone/STG Journey.. Thanks so much.
-Sunil Shelar
Have been reading your posts on insurance technology. I read and compare them with others’ articles, they are way ahead of time. It is just a reflection of your thinking and vision. Not really been a part of your journey, but fortunate enough to meet during your Pune visit. Wont’ say it’s time to throw away the alarm clock! as I read the concluding line. Best luck!
-Archana Mayekar