In the dynamic landscape of business products, Pradeep U.N. is a visionary for cross-disciplinary innovation and impact as the CEO of Stories and Wisdom Company. Through his indomitable spirit and unwavering commitment to excellence, Pradeep has spearheaded a neuroscience backed revolution, transforming organizational cultures, and reshaping the future of work with storytelling, gamification and social learning.
America loses $550B annually because 2 out of 3 workers are disengaged. Meanwhile, Surgeon General Dr Vivek Murthy called America to be in a “loneliness epidemic”, citing that 40% Americans are isolated, sending out a rallying cry for creating a “culture of connection” to combat this. Drawing from his illustrious tenure at Microsoft, where he garnered accolades such as induction into the Microsoft Innovation Wall of Fame and the Employee Experience 360 award, he embarked on a mission to combat this epidemic.
The spark for his innovation came from a visit to Cairns, a city in Queensland Australia where he saw 20,000 starlings in murmuration. The maverick spirit in him watched these birds move in unison, navigating buildings, powerlines, predators constantly organizing and reorganizing themselves as a super organism. This was his spark to create a culture of connection for people who could form super-teams.
"Stories," a pioneering platform rooted in neuroscience, was born. With this platform, Pradeep challenged conventional norms, harnessing the power of narratives to foster genuine connections and drive meaningful change.
Under Pradeep's visionary guidance, Stories and Wisdom Company emerged as a beacon of organizational revitalization. His leadership ethos, characterized by a relentless pursuit of excellence and an unwavering commitment to customer advocacy, inspires teams to push the boundaries of innovation across psychology, neuroscience, organizational learning, product design, software engineering and AI/ML algorithms and math. The platform's impact has helped iconic sports retail companies engage mental health and disability discussions in Portland, OR with the same depth and tenderness as federal teams discuss connectedness to enable suicide prevention in DC. The product has also been used at CMO conferences as excitedly as it has helped students onboard on college campuses to discuss personal goals and vision with their newly found classmates from across the world. The use case diversity and depth of discussions speaks volumes, with organizations experiencing tangible improvements in engagement, cohesion, and productivity.
Pradeep's contributions transcend mere innovation; they epitomize a paradigm shift in the business product and services industry. Through the Stories platform, organizations have witnessed a renaissance of connectivity, with engagement levels soaring to unprecedented heights. Customer feedback underscores the platform's efficacy, with a staggering 91% satisfaction rate and unanimous agreement on its ability to enhance team productivity and foster meaningful connections.
As Pradeep continues to trailblaze through the industry, Stories and Wisdom Company has garnered more recognition, acclaim and traction. Recent honors include the Platinum AVA Digital Awards for Web and e-Learning, solidifying the platform's reputation as a game-changer in the realm of corporate culture transformation.
Endorsements from esteemed stakeholders further underscore Pradeep's transformative impact:
"As a leader, I’ve found Pradeep to be very special. He is highly effective at all aspects of operating a business and epitomizes a 'startup/founder' mindset. I’ve seen him excel at creative design, operations, development, marketing, sales, and C-suite engagements. He can motivate others and is a leader who others will follow. He moves at the rapid speed a modern cloud-centric thinker does and is someone worthy of consideration when considering high-growth startups." - Jay Clem, General Manager, Microsoft
"Pradeep is the ultimate customer advocate, and his business, design, and product skill set are an incredible combination. The product and the team would not be where they are today without his involvement and passion for doing the right things for the customer." - Giorgio Vanzini, Vice President DXC Technology
Nomination Title: Pradeep U.N. , Founder CEO
