Pratik Thakker

Marketing isn’t just about flashy campaigns 
or chasing the latest trends—it’s about understanding people, 
building trust, and creating strategies 
that drive real impact.

From day one, 
I’ve been obsessed with solving business growth challenges, 
decoding what makes people engage, 
buy, and stay loyal to a brand. 
This curiosity led me to build, test, refine, and scale marketing strategies 
that don’t just look good on paper but actually deliver results.

A Few Things That Happened Along the Way…
🔹 3X Successful Exits
🔹 Founder & CEO at INSIDEA and Durity
🔹 Times 40 Under 40
🔹 2X TEDx Speaker
🔹 Indian Achievers' Award Recipient
🔹 Featured as Top 100 Global LinkedIn Influencer by Taplio
🔹 World's #1 Rated Diamond HubSpot Partner
🔹 Company of the year 2024 (INSIDEA)
🔹 HubSpot Certified Trainer
🔹 Helped over 1000+ businesses across the globe

Why I Built INSIDEA

I’ve seen too many great ideas fail—
not because they weren’t brilliant, 
but because they lacked the right execution. 

Bringing a digital idea to life isn’t just about creativity; 
it’s about strategy, systems, and speed.

That’s why I founded INSIDEA—
to help businesses bridge the gap 
between vision and execution in the digital world. 

Whether it’s marketing, automation, or scaling operations, 
my mission has always been clear:

🔹 Turn ideas into impact.
🔹 Make digital growth seamless, not stressful.
🔹 Help businesses scale smarter, not harder.

Today, INSIDEA is more than a company—
it’s a movement of marketers, strategists, and growth specialists 
dedicated to making marketing simpler, smarter, and more effective.

What I Actually Do

Beyond the titles and recognitions, here’s what drives me:
✅ Decoding marketing strategies that work—no fluff, just proven playbooks.
✅ Helping businesses scale without burning cash on guesswork.
✅ Creating systems that turn engagement into revenue.
✅ Challenging outdated marketing norms and rethinking what’s possible.
✅ Helping businesses future-proof their marketing with automation and AI-driven strategies.

I’ve worked with hundreds of businesses worldwide, 
from startups to enterprises, helping them navigate the ever-changing marketing landscape. 
And if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s this: marketing isn’t just about selling—
it’s about storytelling, trust-building, and timing.

And hey, if you made it this far, 
you probably love marketing or
looking to work with me 😉

Just drop a message or visit my website to book a demo.

Founder & CEO

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Many companies have started adopting remote work models. The remote work revolution is here– thanks to Insidea. Why not enjoy the benefits of hiring a remote employee (who works exactly like a local employee)

Learn more: www.insidea.com

We’ve all been there - stuck in the endless loop of “What if?”

The fear of failure can feel paralyzing.
But here’s the thing: you’ve got two paths.

Try.
Either you succeed, or you learn something new.

Don’t try.
And you’re left wondering, “What if?” forever.

Isn’t it better to fail and learn than to never know?
So, what’s holding you back from trying today?

Last week in Thailand, the INSIDEA management team had the pleasure of spending time with Sam Hirbod, Strategic Partner Development Manager at HubSpot.

Some meetings feel like business. Some feel like the beginning of something bigger.

What made it special wasn’t just the conversation but the intention behind it. When you sit across the table from someone who genuinely cares about the work, the people, and the journey you’re building, the discussion naturally goes beyond agendas and slides. It becomes about ideas, possibilities, and the shared belief that great things can be built together.

That’s exactly how our time together felt. Moments like these remind me that business isn’t only about strategies or numbers. It’s about the relationships that grow along the way, the trust built through honest conversations, and the excitement of thinking about what lies ahead.

Grateful for the time, the conversation, and the partnership. Looking forward to many more such moments and everything we continue building together.

Thank you, Sam Hirbod.

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Strategic Partner Development Manager @ HubSpot | Harvard-Certified Executive Coach | President’s Club 2024 | Helping High-Performers Turn Experience into Strategy and Growth

HubSpot

CEO at INSIDEA | Times 40 Under 40

Have you ever realized that some people still see you as the person you used to be?

The truth is, many people from our past hold on to an older version of us.
The version they met years ago. The version we’ve already outgrown.

But growth changes things.

Your priorities evolve.
Your mindset expands.
Your direction becomes clearer.

Not everyone will update their view of you and that’s okay.

What matters is that you keep growing into the person you’re becoming.

Growth may feel uncomfortable at times, but it’s also one of the most beautiful parts of the journey.

Your resume won’t sit beside you when things fall apart.

Your titles won’t comfort you.
Your awards won’t guide you.
Your LinkedIn headline won’t make the hard decisions for you.

When pressure hits…
When no one’s watching…
When you have to choose between easy and right…

That’s when values show up.
Anyone can build a strong resume.
Not everyone builds strong character.

In the long run, people don’t remember your bullet points.
They remember how you treated them.
How you showed up.
What you stood for when it wasn’t convenient.

Careers can be impressive.
Values make them meaningful.

If everything on your resume disappeared tomorrow, what would still define you?

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Just because you can take on more doesn’t mean you should.

Many of us carry extra work, extra responsibility, extra expectations simply because we’re capable.

But capability isn’t the same as obligation.

Protecting your time, energy, and focus isn’t selfish.
It’s necessary if you want to do your best work and stay balanced.

Sometimes the smartest move isn’t doing more.
It’s choosing what not to carry.

What’s one thing you’ve learned to say no to?

Tired of starting over… again?

Again, you try.
Again, you fall short.
Again, you question yourself.

It’s exhausting.

But here’s the shift most people miss:
“Again” isn’t failure. It’s reps.

Every restart builds awareness.
Every setback sharpens you.
Every “again” adds to your gain.

The people who win aren’t the ones who never fall.
They’re the ones who keep showing up one more time.

So maybe this isn’t you failing again.
Maybe this is you building resilience again.

Are you quitting too early, or are you willing to try one more time?

Rejection isn’t the end. It’s part of the math.

Most of us take a “no” personally.
We question ourselves.
We slow down.
Sometimes we stop completely.

But what if every “no” was just one step closer to your “yes”?

Imagine knowing your dream sits behind 100 rejections.
Suddenly, each one isn’t a failure.

It’s progress.
It means you’re trying.

You’re visible.
You’re in the game.

The only real loss is quitting before you reach your number.

How many “no’s” have you survived so far, and are you still counting them the wrong way?


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Not every day is built for big wins.

But every day gives you the chance to do small things well.

Replying thoughtfully.
Finishing one task properly.
Showing up when it would be easier not to.

Consistency in the small things quietly builds extraordinary results.
You don’t always need a big move to make progress.

Sometimes excellence in the little things is more than enough.

What’s one small thing you try to do well every day?

Standing out feels risky.
Blending in feels safe.

And most of us choose safe.

We tone down our opinions.
We soften our ambition.
We shrink our personality just enough to “fit.”

Because being different invites judgment.
Questions.
Rejection.

But here’s the truth no one says out loud:
You don’t get remembered for fitting in.
You get remembered for being clear about who you are.

The people who stand out aren’t fearless.
They’re just willing to be seen.

Your voice.
Your ideas.
Your perspective.

They’re not supposed to look like everyone else’s.

If you’ve been playing small to stay comfortable, this is your reminder: the crowd doesn’t create impact. Courage does.

Where in your life are you still trying to fit in instead of standing out?

Being tired doesn’t mean you’re done.

It means you’re human.

There’s a difference between giving up and taking a pause.

Quitting says, “I can’t.”
Rest says, “I’ll continue - just not at this pace.”

Growth isn’t about pushing yourself until you break.
It’s about knowing when to breathe, so you can climb again.

Some days you’ll sprint.
Some days you’ll sit on the steps and catch your breath.

Both are part of the journey.

The key is simple:
Rest if you need to.
Just don’t walk away.

Right now, do you need to quit, or just recharge?

Why do cycles repeat in life and business?

Because people shape the next phase.

Hard times → create strong people.
Strong people → create good times.
Good times → often create complacency.
And complacency → eventually leads back to hard times.

It’s a cycle we see in economies, companies, and even personal growth.

The real question is not which phase we’re in.
It’s who we choose to become during it.

Because the strength you build in difficult moments often defines the opportunities that follow.

You’re probably judging yourself wrong.

Most of us magnify our flaws
And minimize our strengths.

We replay the mistakes.
The awkward moments.
The things we “should have done better.”

Meanwhile, the discipline, resilience, creativity, and empathy.
The things we naturally bring to the table.
Feel small to us.

What you call a flaw
Is often just a strength used in the wrong context.

Overthinking? That’s depth.
Sensitivity? That’s awareness.
Stubbornness? That’s conviction.

We zoom in on the tiny square of what’s “wrong.”
And ignore the bigger picture of what’s working.

The story in your head isn’t always the truth.

What’s one trait you’ve labeled as a flaw that might actually be a hidden strength?

Consistency feels heavy when it’s forced.

You start strong.

Then it becomes pressure.
Then it becomes guilt.

You miss a day, and suddenly you feel like you failed.

What if the problem isn’t discipline, but joy?
When you enjoy the process, showing up stops feeling like a task.

It becomes something you want to do.
You don’t have to chase consistency.
You build it by making the journey lighter.

Fun creates flow.
Flow creates momentum.

Momentum creates results.

Maybe it’s not about pushing harder.
Maybe it’s about making it meaningful.

What’s one thing you’re trying to stay consistent with that needs more joy?

Many people think leadership is about reaching the top.

But real leadership looks different.

It’s not standing above everyone else holding the flag.
It’s turning around and helping others climb.

Great leaders create more leaders.
They support, guide, and lift people when the path gets difficult.

Because success that’s shared always goes further.

In your experience, what makes someone a truly great leader?

If you’re only focused on climbing… you’re doing it wrong.

A lot of people treat success like a solo race.
Head down. Compete. Outperform. Win.

But here’s what no one tells you.

The fastest way up isn’t pushing others down.
It’s lifting them.

When you share an opportunity
Make an introduction
Give credit publicly
Support someone’s growth

You create something powerful.

People remember who helped them.
They speak your name in rooms you’re not in.
They return the energy.

That’s reciprocity.

Not manipulation.
Not a strategy.
Just genuine support.

And over time, it compounds.
The people who consistently rise
Are usually the ones who consistently raise others.

Do you believe helping others really accelerates your own growth, or do you think success is purely individual?

Problems look huge when you’re standing still.

The longer you wait, the taller they feel.
The heavier they become.
The more stories your mind builds around them.

But something interesting happens when you take action.

The problem doesn’t disappear.
It shrinks.

Clarity replaces anxiety.
Momentum replaces overthinking.
Progress replaces fear.

Most of the weight isn’t the problem itself.
It’s the delay.

What’s one problem in your life right now that would feel smaller if you just took the first step?

Most people fail because they trust their feelings too much.

They wait to feel motivated.
They wait to feel ready.
They wait to feel confident.

And while they wait, nothing changes.

Feelings are unstable.
They shift with sleep, stress, mood, and circumstance.

If your actions depend on how you feel, your results will always fluctuate.
The shift is simple but powerful.

Stop asking, “Do I feel like it?”
Start deciding, “I’m doing it anyway.”

Choice builds discipline.
Discipline builds consistency.
Consistency builds results.

You don’t need better moods.
You need stronger standards.

Where in your life are you letting feelings decide instead of commitment?

Most people have a long to-do list every week.

Meetings.
Deadlines.
Responsibilities.
People to support.

But there’s one thing many of us forget to add.

Ourselves.

Taking care of yourself isn’t selfish.
It’s necessary.

When you rest, reset, and recharge, you show up better for everything else that matters.

So while you’re planning your week, don’t forget to include the one person who’s carrying it all.

You.

What’s one small thing you’ll do for yourself this week?

Some seasons will try to break you.

The pressure.
The uncertainty.
The days when everything feels heavier than it should.

Your instinct is to resist.
To fight harder.
To force control.

But strength isn’t always about standing rigid.

Sometimes it’s about bending without snapping.
Pausing without quitting.
Adapting instead of collapsing.

Storms don’t destroy strong roots.
They deepen them.

What if this phase isn’t here to defeat you…
But to stretch you into someone stronger?

Are you fighting the storm, or learning how to grow through it?

Your past only has power if you refuse to understand it.

We all have moments we’d rather forget.
Mistakes. Missed chances. Decisions that didn’t age well.

You can spend years running from them.
Staying busy. Changing environments. Avoiding reflection.

Or you can sit with them.
Ask better questions.
Extract the lesson instead of replaying the regret.

The past doesn’t disappear when you ignore it.
It repeats when you don’t learn from it.

Growth begins the moment you stop escaping and start reflecting.

Be honest with yourself - are you running from your past, or learning from it?

Founder/CEO, Public Speaker, Leadership & Digital Transformation Strategist. Business Trainer. Coaching Entrepreneurs, Startups, & Organizations. International Human Rights & Economic Empowerment Advocate

Jack Jendo is an accomplished entrepreneur and a visionary in digital transformation with a profound commitment to fostering social change. As the founder of Brain Digits—an advanced technology company headquartered in Delaware and Lebanon—Jack empowers aspiring entrepreneurs and business teams with innovative training, advanced solutions, and technology. His goal is to facilitate the launch and growth of businesses while enhancing organizational effectiveness through strategic leadership and a blend of soft and technical skills.

Jack’s entrepreneurial ventures extend to Beirut in, a leading digital marketing agency that operates across Lebanon and Sydney, Australia. Under his leadership, the agency specializes in crafting digital strategies that drive community engagement and sustainable growth.

Beyond his business achievements, Jack serves as a UN senior fellow, a role that underscores his dedication to human rights and socio-economic development. His extensive work in community service and political reform in Lebanon showcases his commitment to societal betterment and transparency. A former political candidate for the Lebanese parliament, Jack’s influence is marked by his advocacy for progressive change and policy reform.

Jack Jendo

India hosted one of the world’s major AI summits in Delhi.

World leaders and AI giants gathered to discuss the future of artificial intelligence. But the summit revealed a deeper question about the global AI race.

Is hosting the conversation the same as owning the technology?

Today the real power in AI sits in three layers, compute, frontier models, and data infrastructure. And most countries, even large ones like India, are still navigating how to move from AI adoption to AI sovereignty.

In my latest article in Annahar Al Arabi, I explore what I call AI colonialism, a new form of global power where countries risk becoming massive markets for intelligence rather than builders of it.

The Delhi summit is a reminder that in the AI era, being on the stage is not the same as controlling the system.

Full article in English and Arabic the comments.

https://lnkd.in/ep64XDb2

https://annah.ar/280689

#AI #ArtificialIntelligence #DigitalTransformation #Geopolitics #Innovation #DigitalEconomy

Transforming Businesses and Organizations through Data Literacy and AI Innovation. Digital Transformation Strategist and Founder of Brain Digits empowering Leaders and Teams through AI Enablement and Leadership.

The most dangerous place for a leader is the comfort of "how we've always done it."

A leader’s greatest risk isn't a failed project; it’s a frozen mindset. You don't lose your edge when the market changes; you lose it when you stop being the first person to disrupt yourself." 

We talk about Transformation as if it’s a software update. It’s not. It’s a brainware update.

In my work across various industries, I see two types of leaders:

1. Those waiting for the "new normal" to settle.
2. Those who realize that volatility is the only permanent thing we have.

If you are waiting for a manual or a "safe" path, you aren't leading, you’re following a ghost. 

Leadership today requires the courage to be the "Chief Disrupter" of your own success.

3 Ways to Unfreeze Your Mindset Today:

• Kill the "Legacy" Ego: Just because a strategy worked in 2023 doesn't mean it’s relevant in 2026.
• Audit Your Speed: How long does it take for a "crazy" idea to reach your desk? If the filter is too thick, your innovation is dying of suffocation.
• Adopt the Twin Perspective: Use AI to automate the mundane so you can double down on the human, vision, empathy, and gut instinct.

The market doesn't wait for you to feel "ready." You either evolve by design, or you vanish by default.

What’s one "tried and true" process in your company that you’re ready to disrupt?

#Leadership #Transformation #Innovation #MindsetShift #Business #FutureOfWork

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The world feels like it’s on fire right now.

Wars escalating.
AI evolving faster than our institutions.
Truth competing with misinformation.

And it raises a difficult question:

Have we become too intelligent… without becoming wise enough?

A few weeks ago my #TEDx talk went live.
I didn’t get the chance to share it here at the time.

But watching what’s happening around the world today,
the message of that talk suddenly feels more relevant than ever.

In the talk, I walk through three moments in human history.

🔥 #Fire
We discovered it to cook food, stay warm, and protect ourselves.
And someone used it to burn down a village.

⚙️ The #IndustrialRevolution
We built machines to empower our hands and create prosperity.
And we also created pollution, inequality, and exhaustion.

🌐 The #Internet
We connected billions of minds and unlocked knowledge for the world.
And we also opened the door to division, manipulation, and chaos.

The pattern is clear.

Technology grows faster than wisdom.

And that is why the real skill we need today is not just intelligence, coding, or AI mastery.

It is wisdom.

Not only to win better jobs or build bigger companies.
But to make sure that the tools we create do not end up destroying the world we share.

Because in the age of AI, one brilliant innovation…
without wisdom and responsibility…
could impact humanity in ways we have never seen before.

If you haven’t watched the talk yet, this might be the right moment.

🎬 Watch the full talk on the official TEDx YouTube channel:
https://lnkd.in/dX9h6tSQ

The future will not belong to the most intelligent machines.
It will belong to the wisest humans using them.

#AI #FutureOfWork #Leadership #Innovation #Wisdom 
TEDx  TEDxAUB

My newspaper article about the recent confrontation between the U.S. government and the AI company Anthropic that reveals a deeper global dilemma. AI is becoming a tool of geopolitical power, military capability, and economic dominance. At the same time, the risks are becoming increasingly real, from cyber attacks assisted by AI to concerns about autonomous weapons and mass surveillance.

The world is accelerating the development of AI.
But the governance of this technology is still far behind.

In my latest article for Annahar Al Arabi, I explore how this race could shape the balance of power in the 21st century.

Read the full article:
https://annah.ar/286271

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يدخل الذكاء الاصطناعي اليوم مرحلة جديدة وأكثر خطورة.

فالصراع الأخير بين الحكومة الأميركية وشركة Anthropic يكشف معضلة عالمية أعمق. فالذكاء الاصطناعي لم يعد مجرد تكنولوجيا، بل أصبح أداة قوة جيوسياسية وقدرة عسكرية واقتصادية. وفي الوقت نفسه، بدأت مخاطره تظهر بوضوح، من الهجمات السيبرانية المدعومة بالذكاء الاصطناعي إلى المخاوف المتعلقة بالأسلحة الذاتية والمراقبة الشاملة.

العالم يسرّع تطوير الذكاء الاصطناعي.
لكن الحوكمة والتنظيم ما زالا متأخرين عنه.

في مقالي الجديد في النهار العربي أتناول كيف يمكن لهذا السباق أن يعيد تشكيل موازين القوة في القرن الحادي والعشرين.

رابط المقال:
https://annah.ar/286271

When we started Beirut in 2010, #SocialMedia #Marketing was still new for businesses, and #MobileFriendly #Websites were not even a standard yet.

Today the conversation has evolved again.
#AI is not just changing tools. It is changing how organizations think, build, and lead.

In this interview, I share with Al Morakeb Group a simple philosophy that guides everything we do:

#Leadership is not about creating followers. It is about creating leaders.

#Technology alone does not transform organizations.
People do.

That is why the next phase of digital transformation is not only about AI, automation, or platforms.
It is about investing in human potential and empowering teams to think, decide, and innovate.

Because the companies that will survive the next decade are not the ones with the best tools.
They are the ones with the strongest leaders at every level.

Grateful for the opportunity to share this conversation.

Full Arabic translation of the interview is available in the comments.

#Leadership
#DigitalTransformation
#AI
#Entrepreneurship
#Innovation

مقابلة مع السيد جاك جندو:
"مزيج بين الصمود والابتكار... وصناعة قادة لا موظفين"

Jack Jendo
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AI is no longer just writing content or automating workflows.

After reports that a model developed by Anthropic was used within an intelligence system linked to the arrest of Nicolás Maduro, a bigger question emerges:

Are we entering the era of AI militarization?

In my latest Annahar Newspaper article, I explore the geopolitical, legal, and sovereignty implications of algorithms entering national security.

Read here:
https://bit.ly/4rsTjal

#AI #Geopolitics #DigitalSovereignty

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