The Two-second Advantage by Ranadive, Vivek, Maney, Kevin (October 25, 2012) Paperback

by Vivek Ranadivé

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About the author

Vivek Yeshwant Ranadivé is an Indian-American business executive, engineer, author, and philanthropist known for his pioneering role in real-time data processing and his ventures in professional sports. Born in Mumbai in 1957, he moved to the United States to attend MIT, where he earned degrees in electrical engineering, followed by an MBA from Harvard Business School. He began his career in tech by founding a UNIX consulting company and later held leadership roles at Ford Motor Company and other tech firms.
In 1985, with seed funding from Teknekron Corp., Ranadivé founded Teknekron Software Systems, a company focused on real-time computing. He went on to establish TIBCO Software in 1997, revolutionizing the way businesses process information in real time. His work has made a lasting impact on enterprise software, and he has shared his insights through bestselling books such as The Power of Now and The Two-Second Advantage.
In 2010, Ranadivé became the first person of Indian descent to co-own an NBA team as vice chairman of the Golden State Warriors. He later led a group to acquire the Sacramento Kings in 2013, becoming their principal owner and chairman. In 2022, he expanded into Minor League Baseball by purchasing the Sacramento River Cats. He also founded Bow Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm.
Outside of business, Ranadivé coached his daughter’s youth basketball team, a story that gained national attention through Malcolm Gladwell’s writing. His daughter Anjali, also known as Nani, is a singer and marine conservationist. Ranadivé continues to champion innovation, sports leadership, and philanthropy while maintaining a strong presence in both Silicon Valley and professional sports.