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I may not reply to all of them, but I do read them. The best conversations usually start with something specific: what you're building, what you're thinking about, or why you're reaching out now.

prantik@theschooloffuture.com

Best for anything substantive. I try to reply within a week.

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@coomarprantik

Where I post shorter thoughts. DMs open.

Coomar Prantik Barua

For professional context, but email is better.

Good fit for

Founders building in India's overlooked geographies
Institutions thinking seriously about alternative education
Design and build work where craft actually matters
Conversations about family business, heritage, succession

Not a fit for

Cold sales or partnership pitches
Requests to speak without a specific topic
Guest posts or content swaps
Anything that starts with 'I love your work, could you...'

I work on IST. I'm usually heads-down until noon and more available in the afternoon. If something is time-sensitive, say so — I won't assume.