Entrepreneur Plus - Short White
For Subscribers

All in Good Fun Don't be afraid to lighten up--especially if you're the boss.

By Christopher Percy Collier

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.

Before Ranjith Kumaran moved out of his VC firm's incubation space to an office that accommodates his current team of approximately 40 employees, he had acquired a reputation as a boss who cracks jokes--often at his own expense.

The 32-year-old founder of YouSendIt, a Campbell, California, company that lets users quickly send large files over the internet, had taken a mildly embarrassing story of being politely chastised by his investors and turned it into a war story his team could rally around.

This is a subscriber-only article. Join Entrepreneur+ today for access

Editor's Pick

Related Topics

Business News

8 People Hospitalized on JetBlue Flight Headed to Florida Due to Turbulence

The turbulent conditions occurred near Jamaica on a flight coming from Ecuador.

Business News

He Won the $2 Billion Powerball Jackpot. Now He's Snatching Up Swanky Homes Across Los Angeles.

Thirty-one-year-old Edwin Castro took his winnings as a lump sum.

Business News

These Are the Most (And Least) Happy States in the U.S. 2023, According to a New Report

Utah was found to be the happiest state in the country, while West Virginia was the least.

Business News

Costco Is Now Offering an Additional Exclusive Perk to Members in All 50 States

Members can now access discounted outpatient medical care through a partnership with healthcare startup Sesame.

Business News

ChatGPT Will Soon Be Able to Speak, Listen and Have Instant Conversations

Open AI announced updates to the AI technology arriving in the next two weeks.

Business News

Dads Who Do This Simple Activity With Their Kids for 10 Minutes a Day Are More Likely to Raise High Achievers

The straightforward approach can give children an advantage over their peers.