Written by John Michael Chief of Staff, Wadhwani AI Global
Every organisation has a defining phase. A period where foundations are laid, ideas take shape, and people come together to build something larger than the sum of their roles. Over the past few months, we at Wadhwani AI Global have been living that phase in real time.
The pace has been fast, the responsibilities significant, and the expectations high. Yet what has truly stood out is the way the team has shown up for one another. Even in the middle of shifting priorities, tight timelines, and the natural ambiguity that early-stage organisations carry, the commitment among all our folks has been remarkable.
What we’re building requires more than expertise. It requires clarity of thought, reliability, and the willingness to step up when it matters. It shows in the quiet ways people meet deadlines, the openness with which they communicate, and the ownership they bring into decisions that move the company forward. These behaviours form the culture long before any policy or system does.
As Chief of Staff, I have had the privilege of seeing this unfold. Teams plan thoughtfully, supporting one another through pressure points, and taking responsibility not only for their work but also for the impact it creates downstream. These everyday choices define our rhythm and determine how strong we become as we scale.
We are still at the beginning of our journey, and there is much more ahead.
More systems to build, more clarity to create, and more structure to strengthen. But the early signs are encouraging. What we have today is a team that chooses to operate with intention, steadiness, and care, even when the environment is demanding. That is rare, and it is something worth valuing.
The months ahead will bring new challenges and opportunities. We will expand, refine, and learn. But if the past is any indication, we are moving in the right direction. Not because everything is perfect, but because the people here are showing the instincts and integrity that strong organisations are built on.
We thank every member of the WAIG team for their effort, and the way they hold their work. You are shaping not just what we build, but how we build it.
And that is what will define the organisation we become.
