Our First Email this year in 2025!

Tarak Ram

Tarak Ram

November 26, 2025

Our First Email

Hey there!

First of all, thank you for signing up for Monday Mornings, where I share everything I’ve learned this week.
You’re awesome! 🙌

Actually, I forgot to schedule this newsletter 😅 (I’ve been traveling the whole week—currently in Delhi, more about this in the next newsletter). So here it is, sent ASAP!

About Me

Since this is our first email, let me introduce myself.
I’m Tarak Ram, an entrepreneur and podcast host at The Tarak’s Show. I live in a small village called Jonnalagadda.

Here’s the deal:

  • I don’t have a fancy background or an Ivy League education.
  • All I have is my laptop, an internet connection, and the passion to make something great.

I’m the founder of Skale With AI, helping businesses bring in more customers, and co-founder of DeleMate, a peer-to-peer delivery app.

Why Should You Read This Newsletter?

Here’s what I bring to the table:

  • Daily Reading Habit: I read books and share summaries with you.
  • Talking to Founders: Every week, I talk to at least 1-2 startup founders.
  • Podcasting: I host podcasts and listen to TED talks.

In this newsletter, you’ll find:

  1. Weekly learnings.
  2. Book summaries.
  3. Lessons from amazing people I meet.
  4. Tools and resources I’ve discovered.
  5. Mistakes I’ve made (so you can avoid them!).

If you’re too busy to read books or watch podcasts, don’t worry—I’ll summarize everything for you.

Learnings of the Week

This week was packed with amazing interactions:

  • I met some experienced folks with over 15 years in the startup world.
  • I recorded a podcast with Dane and Tracy, who are running multiple startups.

Key Insights:

  • Balance is key: Dane and Tracy spend quality time with family while excelling in their businesses.
  • Brutal Relationship Advice:
    • Money can sometimes ruin trust.
    • To maintain good relationships, never mix personal and professional life.

Book Summary: “Million Dollar Weekend”

This week, I finished reading Million Dollar Weekend, and it’s a must-read for early-stage startup founders.

Key Takeaways:

  1. Validate Before Building:
    • Don’t assume people will use your product—test and validate if they’re willing to pay for it.
  2. Start with Customers:
    • Get feedback, reverse-engineer your product, and adapt as you go.
  3. Enjoy Life:
    • Life isn’t just about making money. Explore new things and avoid regrets.

3 Favorite Quotes

  1. “Most people: Overthink first, act later. Every successful entrepreneur: Act first, figure it out later.”
    — Noah Kagan

  2. “There are two mistakes one can make along the road to truth … not going all the way, and not starting.”
    — Noah Kagan

  3. “The size of your bank account and your house have nothing to do with living life with joy and wonder.”
    — Robin Sharma

Tools of the Week

  1. Brandblast.AI: Create 150 posts in just 5 minutes.
  2. Interviewwith.AI: Generate personalized interview prep roadmaps.
  3. Prompt Mixer: Optimize AI development prompts.
  4. Intellisay: Convert spoken tasks into an organized schedule.

Wrapping Up

I know life can be hectic, but I’m thrilled you made time to read this newsletter.
If you know someone who’d enjoy learning alongside like-minded folks, share this with them!

Thanks for reading 🙏

Cheers,
Tarak Ram