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Always hustling, occasionally funny, I prefer a good game of basketball with friends. I live by Peter Drucker's philosophy - "The best way to predict the future is to create it."

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Why entrepreneurship?

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Born into a typical Gujarati family, hailing from probably the most backward Tier 1 city in India - Kolkata. Gujjus are brilliant at saving money and love to do business. I have grown up seeing my father starting a business in early 1990s with Rs. 60,000 he loaned from my grand father. Back then it was a lot of money!

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My father is fairly wealthy now and earned a reputation for himself in his business and social circles. So I can proudly say I have been gifted with all the comfort one needs in their lives. However, during school days I was constantly reminded:

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• If you don't study hard and lack multiple degrees, you will not be respected in the society.

• Father's business is here to stay. Try and build something of your own without worrying about failure.

• If you cannot 'at least' double your wealth every 5 years, don't be in that business.

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I guess entrepreneurship comes naturally to you when you talk about ideas, wealth and doubling money in your teens.

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growing up

 

Parents spending on our education is a big bet they take on us. Very, very long term investment and no certainty of any returns. Knowing that, they made sure I got quality education from the best institutions in town. 

 

I was fairly studious and in most classes I would emerge in the Top 5. But more than that I loved to lead - been fortunate to be trusted with various leadership positions. Always been passionate about participating in sports, debates, poetry, cultural and inter-school events - this taught me the values of being a team man.

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Stepping out of school was like popping out of your nest. You become a part of a fiercely competitive race called "SUCCESS". You are on your own and to be safe just follow the herd. So did I, as if it's scripted that a commerce graduate should ideally pursue CA / CS / CFA / FRM / CMA or even all of it.

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I was 23, making 5,000 per month as an articled trainee and studying hard for CA Finals. But I wasn't happy - not even the slightest bit.

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ENTREPRENEURIAL STINT​

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Life took a turn in 2015. Encapsulated it into a 5 minute read with lessons I learnt along the way! Currently, building 365veda - a D2C brand to help 160M+ working millennials make healthier life more sustainable with scientifically developed Ayurvedic superfoods.

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