About Me | Tapan Desai

I am a Compliance professional working in a tech company (Connect with me on LinkedIn).

Outside of work, I like to eat, read, write, and publish.

I have a curious mind for philosophy, psychology, history and a lot of other genres, including Bollywood? You can find my favourite books here.

If you share an idea with me, there’s a 100% chance that I’ll Google its history to understand it better when I get home.

I was born and raised in Mumbai where I spent the first 21 years of my life, before heading to New York.

I currently live in London, U.K.

I have an Engineering degree in Information Tech from D.J. Sanghvi College and a Master’s degree in Information Management from Syracuse University.

I started publishing in 2020 and started my newsletter in 2021.

Screenwich: This tool helps you quickly analyze stock prices, screen for promising stocks, and calculate their fair value. And it’s free!
Desi Mauj: This site is your hub for all things Desi and Bollywood games. From Bollywood Charades to Desi Taboo, we have got you covered. Check it out, this is my first vibe-coded site!
Curious Ned Book Series: Written under my pen name, Ted Paine, this book is for curious kids who want to start learning about decision-making early. Think of it as mental models, made kid-friendly!
Monthly Mulling💡: This is a free bi-monthly newsletter for busy professionals who want to make better decisions and think more clearly.

My goal is to have a tribe of like-minded curious individuals who help each other grow.