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Piyush
NyatiAn Innovation-Driven
Leader Benchmarking The
Real Estate Industry
Piyush Nyati
Executive Director
VOL 3MARCH - 2019
ISSUE-3
The 30Young
and Dynamic
Entrepreneurs
to watch in 2019

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lthough, every entrepreneur has different goals,
Athey all operate under the same principle–to
transform ideas into a successful business venture.
In today’s world, entrepreneurs are playing an important role
in shaping the economy of nations. Be it creating jobs,
wealth or quenching society needs, entrepreneurs act as a
sparkplugintheeconomy’sengine.
Active and enthusiastic entrepreneurs are fully exploring the
potential of the country’s available resources – Labor,
Technology, and Capita. Entrepreneurship plays an
important role in increasing the Gross National Product and
Per Capita Income, creating new business, capital formation,
and overall regional development of any nation. They are
prime movers of innovation. They seek change, see the
needs of society and then bring in the manpower, material,
andcapitaltogetherinordertofulfilltheneedsof thenation.
The role of entrepreneurship in economic development
varies from country to country, depending upon its material
resources, industrial climate and the responsiveness of the
political system to the entrepreneurial function. Developing
countries like India represent great opportunities for new-
age entrepreneurs as it fosters innovation and employment.
Employment generation by the private sector, especially by
entrepreneurs is serving as the foundation of the emerging
economies.
To achieve this goal of economic development, it is
necessary to increase entrepreneurship both qualitatively
and quantitatively. Entrepreneurs have and are still
transforming many things in India. The credit for this
transformation goes to entrepreneurs, budding startups, and
efficient government reforms, which have played a pivotal
role in empowering the economies in the longer run. They
have shown a strong desire to take India towards a better
future. Now, the key expectation from the government is to
create a stable and clear policy environment that can
facilitatelong-termbusiness andinvestmentplanning.
On the whole, the role of entrepreneurship in the economic
developmentofanationcanbebestdescribedas -
“An economy is the effect for which entrepreneurship is the
cause”.
The Role of
Entrepreneurs
in the Growth of
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Piyush Nyati
An Innovation-Driven
Leader Benchmarking the
10
COVERSTORY
Anish Gupta
Youngest Digital
Political Campaigner
and Business Consultant
24
Anshul Saxena
An Ardent
Entrepreneur Creating
a Cyber Secure World
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Avinash Chandra
Revamping the
Digital Experience
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CONTENTS
Saurabh Kabra
A Decisive leader
Unlocking Doors
of Opportunity
Utkarsh Bansal
A Versatile Creative Leader
Expert’s Advise
Tips for Building a
Strong Brand Image
CXO Standpoint
Winning the war for
talent with technology tools
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20
26
In Conversation with
Anuj Kumar
a Data Enthusiast
and Entrepreneur
with the Vision to
Democratize Analytics
38
Mahesh Garg
A Tech Wizard with a
Digital Wand in Hand
40
Narayan Neelakantan
A Technocrat in the
Cyber Security Space
44
INTERVIEW

Rajeev Kumar
A Doyen in the Field
of VFX and Animation
46
Rajesh Doshi
Redeﬁning Real Estate,
One Home at a Time
54
Rajiv Sharma
A Perseverant Leader
Benchmarking the
Information Technology
60
Renil Komitla
A Perseverant Articulator
62
Shailendra Bramhvanshi
A Dexterous Block
Chain and AI Expert
66
Varahagiri Srinivas
Dreamer, Believer,
and Achiever
70
Entrepreneurship Insights
How Technologies are
fostering the growth of
Entrepreneurship?
Inspirational Bits
Words of Wisdom from
Young Entrepreneurs
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ARTICLES

“Action without vision is only passing time, vision without action is merely day dreaming, but vision
with action can change the world” -Nelson Mandela.
A successful leader’s vision guides his actions, inspires and motivates its employees, and gives the
purpose. There’s is nothing more satisfying than having strong beliefs, clarity of vision and the
mission for the company through which one could climb the stairs of success. Missions are intended
to clarify what company wants to do while a successful leader with vision outlines How to do it.
In this edition, we introduce “The 30 Young and Dynamic Entrepreneurs to watch in 2019” who
are contributing distinctively in transforming the scenario of different sectors. Assessing the scenario
in versatile perceptions, this edition also emphasizes the companies that provide utmost quality of
product services and products. This list showcases the entrepreneurs who are benchmarking their
presence in their respective sectors.
On the cover page, we have showcased Piyush Nyati, Executive Director of Nyati Group. Nyati
Group is amongst the trusted names in the real estate industry offering various residential and
commercial projects.
Anish Gupta is the Founder of Wise Business Technologies. It is a front-runner in digital marketing
and website designing company in India. Anshul Saxena is the CEO of Halt Dos.com Pvt. Ltd. It is
an AI-driven website protection service that secures websites against today's cyber threats. Anuj
Kumar is Co-founder of FORMCEPT. It is an AI-powered product company delivering seamless
data analytics in real-time through its augmented data management product MECBot. Rajeev Kumar
is the COO of Drishyam VFX. It is a globally recognized post-production studio with VFX as its
core. Rajiv Sharma is the CEO of Virgosys Software Pvt. Ltd. Virgosys Software Pvt. Ltd has its
offshore development center, custom software development firm in Bangalore. Rajesh Doshi is the
Managing Director & CEO of Acme Group. It is one of the leading real estate companies in
Mumbai developing residential & commercial projects. Avinash Chandra is the Founder of
BrandLoom Consulting. It is a Go-To-Market “Digital Brand Commerce” company offering
Strategic Branding, e-Commerce and Digital Marketing Services. Mahesh Garg is the CEO of
FLYONIT. It is a one-stop shop for the entire IT related infrastructure. Srinivas Varahagiri is the
Founder of Prathigna. It is a HR solutions company that specializes in hiring and sourcing, with the
Vision: A Key Ingredient of
Success in Businesses

additional focus on building a reliable, established brand name in online job portals – called Hullo
Jobs. Shailendra Bramhvanshi, Umesh Mahadik, Sagar Salukne are Founder, Co-founder,
Co-founder of Techaroha Solutions Pvt. Ltd Respectively. Techaroha is a Blockchain and AI
Company based in Mumbai.
Narayan Neelakantan is Co-founder and CEO at Block Armour. It is a next-gen enterprise
Cybersecurity solution that leverages Blockchain Technology to secure critical enterprise systems and
IoT communication. Renil Komitla is the President and CEO of Terralogic. It is a leading software
services, IT and Digital Transformation Company in India.
We also feature Saurabh Kabra, Director – Business Operations India at Truvison as interview
with insights success. Truvison is Europe based consumer electronics & Appliances Company
comprises of state of the art Televisions, Home Audio, Air Conditioners, and other Appliances. We also
include Utkarsh Bansal, Director of Utkarsh India Limited as Interview with Insights Success.
Utkarsh India Limited is a label in the infrastructure domain in.
Along with this we have also listed –
Anu Veledandi, Owner of MOKSHA MEDIA, Ashutosh Kumar, CEO & Co-founder of Testbook. ,
Kushal Rastogi, CAIA - Founder and CEO QuantMagnum, Ravi Kumar, Founder and COO of The
udChalo, Jigar Mehta - Co-founder of Honey Twigs , Yuvraj Tomar, Founder & CEO of Thinqbot
Technologies Private Limited , Amol Gulhane, Director and Co-founder - Robolab Technologies Pvt
Ltd. Anil Raikundlia, Managing Director - Maple Consulting & Services, Tushar Vadera,
Co-founder at Innolat Technologies, Anil Gidh, President - Arya Communications & Electronics
Services, Akash Bansal, Founder and CEO of Flitpay, Yaswant Mishra, President(Corporate) &
CFO of mangalamcement.com, Nitin Purswani, Founder - Zepo.in, Varun Saxena, Founder / CEO -
Career Anna, Adithya Buddhavarapu, Co-founder - FOCALCXM , Amit Jain - MD & CEO -
Integrated Tech9 Labs Private Limited, Tanmay Sethi, Co-founder - Nebulaa Innovations, Sanachit
Mehra, Founder/CEO, Cateina Technologies.
Our in-house editors have come up with some adroitly written articles such as, ‘How technologies are
fostering the growth of entrepreneurship?’ and info graphic named ‘Words of Wisdom from
Young Entrepreneurs’
We also have included CXO like ‘Tips for Building a Strong Brand Image’ written by Sunil
Agarwal who is Director of Vinod Cookware and ‘Winning the war for talent with technology
tools’ written by Kapil Sharma who is Chief Sales Oﬃcer–International Business of Collabera.
It’s time to ﬂip the pages and explore your entrepreneurial spirit with a feeling of reading pleasure!

An Innovation - Driven
Leader Benchmarking The

Piyush Nyati
Executive Director
Cover Story

ith great risk often comes
Wgreat reward. There are
failures, setbacks, and even
complete do-overs along the way, but
nothing ventured, nothing gained.
With risks, comes the satisfaction that
often arises from succeeding at bigger
challenges.
“Blessed with the combination of
experienced peers and a hunger to
experiment, don’t hesitate to take risks
or miss new opportunities. I believe in
innovation and try my best to introduce
something new in every endeavour,
without worrying about how it would
be critically received”
These words by Piyush Nyati,
Executive Director of Nyati Group,
emphasize that innovation is about
believing in a vision to create new
products or services. After pursuing a
degree in Building Construction
Management Technology from Purdue
University, Piyush joined the family
business in 2011. From
conceptualization to delivery, Piyush
spearheads the Real Estate vertical of
Nyati Group - the most trusted name in
the real estate industry. At a young age
he was honoured with awards like
“Young Achievers Award –By Realty
Plus” and “Young Entrepreneur
Award-By Builders Association of
India”
Young and energetic, Piyush has an
affable personality and comes with the
right attitude and demeanor. He lends
fresh perspective to the business with
his curiosity and eagerness to learn
more. Under Piyush’s leadership, the
group has completed several landmark
projects with great success.
Piyush’s Role Model
“Whenever you see a successful
business, someone once made a
courageous decision”.
Mr Nitin Nyati, Harvard Business
School Alumnus - Civil Engineer by
qualification is a dynamic leader with a
vision to succeed and a first-generation
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‘‘
I believe in
innovation and
try my best to
introduce something
new in every
endeavor
NYATI UNITREE
BOUTIQUE OFFICES & HIGH-END RETAILSPACES
NAGAR ROAD, PUNE
NYATI EVARA
2 & 3 RHK HOMES
UNDRI, PUNE
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entrepreneur with over 21 years of
experience and knowledge of the
Construction industry. A revered name
in the industry and the driving force
behind the success story of this
flourishing empire - Nyati Group. He
has always been his source of
inspiration, support, and guide.
Disciplined and spiritually inclined,
Mr. Nyati believes that learning and
obtaining knowledge is an everlasting
process. He credits his achievements to
hard work, perseverance, perpetual
innovation, and values. “There have
been times when the road seemed to
have come to an end, but my father
was always there to steer me through
every difficult path. I cannot imagine
life without him”, says Piyush.
Recalling his memorable moment,
Piyush says, “Nothing can be more
memorable than being honoured with
the responsibility of accepting the torch
st
mind his father’s vision of being the 1
choice
A Pioneer in the Real Estate
Industry
Nyati Group is a value-driven
company since its inception in 1997,
with a vision to be “The First Choice”.
Passionate about the buyers, the
company strives to connect dots
between their dreams and offerings,
and to realise this vision in their
futuristic landmarks. Behind the
creation of every landmark building is
a vision of Mr. Nyati that has
challenged conventional notions of
architecture, design, materials and
thinking. These structures shape more
than just the environments and
lifestyles of the people living in them;
they have shaped the future blueprints
of Pune city.
to carry forward the great legacy that
my father has set up”. Under the
leadership of Piyush, the company has
successfully incorporated several
innovative technologies in their recent
and ongoing projects. Piyush is
dedicated to make Nyati Group an
innovative real estate leader keeping in
We are creating
functionally efficient spaces,
best quality landmark
buildings to fulfill the
needs of the society
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NYATI ELYSIA
2 & 3 RHK HOMES
KHARADI, PUNE
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sYMBOISIS SKILLS AND OPEN UNIVERSITY
KIWALE, PUNE
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OFF NIBM, PUNE
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BENGALURU
Nyati Group has been at the forefront
of creating some of the finest
residential spaces, IT Parks,
commercial complexes, hospitals,
hotels & institutional buildings that
cater to diverse segments of society
and provide value-for -money
offerings. Till date, Nyati Group has
constructed and delivered over 20
million sq. ft. area all across Pune and
various contracting projects across the
country.
The iconic buildings of Nyati group
that stand out amongst the country’s
skyline are IT Buildings of Kanbay
Software, Aztec Software, Sofotel
Software, Capegimini, and Mahindra
British Telecom. Nyati group’s
prominent award-winning Industrial
Project – Ecorea & Kuroda Electric
Pvt. Ltd., Dongkwang Precision India
Pvt. Ltd., Q/E/N India Ltd., and
Bridgestone India Pvt. Ltd. It has built
several contemporary commercial
projects namely as Nyati Tiara, Nyati
Tech Park, Nyati Emporius, Nyati
Unitree, SLK-Amin Properties at
Bangalore and Kolhapur, Patanjali
Ayurved Ltd. at Tezpur, Guwahati-
Assam.
The group’s contracting division has
built several landmark buildings of
reputed educational institutions like
IIMM, Pune Law College, Kolhapur
Medical College, Delhi Public School,
Bishop’s School, Symbiosis University
at Kiwale, Lavale (Symbiosis Hospital
Project), and Noida along with an
ongoing project at Nagpur.
Established in the year 2009, the
architectural grandeur of the Greco-
Moroccan styled resort-The
Corinthians Resort and Club is a
bastion of luxury and elegance.
Located in South Pune, the resort
blazes like a jewel amidst 25 acres of
lush green, tastefully manicured
gardens. Widely popular as the 1st
choice for the discerning leisure and
business enthusiast, the Corinthians
boasts of 146 state-of-the-art luxurious
rooms, a world class spa, a modern
gymnasium, swimming pool, power
cricket, cricket ground, futsal ground,
tennis courts, rifle shooting & archery,
gaming zone and multiple indoor and
outdoor facilities providing the ideal
relaxation for body and soul .
Nyati Group has diversified into
businesses like Real Estate, EPC,
Hospitality, Healthcare and IT-ITES
and has carved a niche in respective
sectors. Continuously innovative in our
offerings combined with an emphasis
on contemporary architecture, strong
project execution and quality
construction have helped us transform
into a brand to reckon with.
Leading a change
Inspired by innovation, Piyush is
forging the business with great zeal
and vigour. Since his foray into the
business, he has expanded operations
and also brought in a string of
technical advancements into the field
of work.
Key initiatives
1. Setting up of ERPs – We all know
the importance of having defined
processes. Enterprise Resource
Planning streamlines systems and adds
a modicum of accountability. Piyush
took the initiative not only to introduce
the ERP model into the business but
also successfully execute and help the
team members to adapt to the changed
processes. This has led to clear
accountability and efficient control
over the stock (built or sold).
2.Assertive Marketing and Sales –
Marketing is the crux of any business.
Piyush has ensured that customer
‘‘Nyati logo embodies
the identity that stands
for building relationships
and spreading smiles‘‘

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interaction in the market is done in a non-traditional
yet relevant and realistic way. A special CRM team
has been set up for the same. Bringing in such
changes has helped the company achieve a sale of
1100 units with 5 back to back launches. In order
to achieve this, the group has expanded
geographically into the GCC region, making us a
global real estate icon.
3. Engineering operations have been introduced
by implementing in-process checking, setting up
of an in-house QAD (Quality Assurance)
department, SOP, scheduling operations to
manage the tasks at hand in an eﬃcient manner.
4. A separate planning department has been set
up to envisage the blending of every project
within the master plan with proper resource
allocation for the same.
At Nyati Group, the transformation has begun.
Young leaders like Piyush are driving the
change with their fresh ideas and steering the
business to newer levels of growth. The result is
better processes, improved technology and
faster execution to create a brand identity that
makes a long-lasting impact in the minds of its
customers.
Satisﬁed Customer, Successful Company
Talking about customer’s satisfaction, Piyush says,
“Our customers have been our greatest strength.
We have served them with utmost commitment, and
in return, they have put in a good word for us and
often gone out of the way to promote us”
Under his aegis, Nyati’s projects have won several
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We have transparent,
proactive, assertive and
friendly behavior with
a win-win approach for
customer dealing

awards like ‘Value for Money Homes’, ‘AESA President’s Award’, ‘Best Residential Project of the Year’ and ‘Asia Pacific
Property Award’. Nyati Group has won India’s “Most trusted brand in Real Estate”. Piyush dedicates his success to
experienced professionals for trusting him in implementing the new age ideas. “I will ensure that this award-winning
practice continues in our journey ahead,” says Piyush. Piyush’s job comes with more responsibility than authority. With a
positive attitude, he faces every challenge head-on and gets the result in favour of the organization. Talking about the team,
Piyush says, “Not restricted to any textbook rules have actually worked to my advantage as it encourages and empowers my
team to be more creative. No idea is bad. It just needs to be channelized in the right way at the right time”. Each one of the
company’s relations speaks of its integrity and long-term commitment that has set them apart from the rest.
Overcoming Challenges
Real Estate as a whole has evolved professionally over the last few years. Customers are now expecting much more than just
a property. Real estate engineering is not only about engineering but also about creating experiences and giving a lifestyle.
“Spaces touch life in myriad ways” – with this motto, the group overcomes all these challenges by creating structures that
suits one and all. The industry faces the challenges in terms of customer’s buying behavior due to job instability, imbalance in
rental yield and lack of infrastructure to support the growing population of Pune. Being the pioneers of this industry, Nyati
Group has always partnered in shaping the industry at par with international standards and deliver the best to end consumers.
Every project is challenging in its own way. Along with introducing new technologies in projects, the group creates fool-
proof contingency plans if things don’t work out. “Challenges are a part and parcel of the game, we accept them
wholeheartedly and work on finding and providing a solution,” says Piyush.
Believe in Yourself and Take Calculated Risks
Piyush’s advice to budding entrepreneurs- “I think I have a long way to go before I can give advice to budding entrepreneurs,
but I would definitely say one thing, believe in yourself, take calculated risks, but also seek advice from people who are more
experienced than you. Upgrade yourself with new technology, as that is the way forward”
Creating A Future driven by Success
The group has recently ventured into the ultra-luxurious real estate segment. The company’s contracting division is also
expanding across numerous infrastructure domains like railways, roadways, metros, airports, and ports. Progressing forward
with a positive approach, Nyati Group will be a brand that will spread its wings across India and the Middle East.
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With customer at the
core of all its endeavors,
every project under the
Nyati brand is conceptualized
keeping in mind the
aspirations of the buyer

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SAURABH
KABRA
A DECISIVE LEADER
UNLOCKING DOORS
OF OPPORTUNITY
SAURABH KABRA
DIRECTOR
20 March 2019|

C
hange is the only constant thing in the world” a
saying that we often came across and which solely
true for the electronics industry. With continuously
evolving technology, digital televisions are attracting more
and more people. People are now attached to their
television more than ever. Indian TV market registered a
robust growth in 2018.The year marked some remarkable
changes in the television market, both in terms of
technology and price. In 2019, Television will be all about
personalized technology & experience, wherein everyone is
connected to a smart TV. – Brands too have focussed on
bringing new smart solutions for Smart TV’s. Truvison, a
Europe based consumer electronics & Appliances Company
comprises of state of the art Televisions, Home Audio, Air
Conditioners, and other Appliances.
In interview with insights success, Saurabh Kabra,
Director – Business Operations India at Truvison gave
some insightful answers highlighting the influences made
by the company in the television industry.
Below are highlights from the interview between Saurabh
and Insights Success:
1. Brief us about you and your entrepreneurial journey
since the beginning of your career
I started my professional journey in the early 20’s and I
started drawing up plans for potential businesses. With
nurturing the brand right from its seeding, I focused a
large amount of my time on product development, quest
for introducing global technology & innovation in the
Indian Market. I was extremely passionate about
designing products that have the end user in mind and
address their needs to ensure they have an enhanced user
experience. Having said that, my first job was my
father’s business and after which I started on my own
with Truvison in the Year 2016, and since then, have
been going steady and strong.
2. How do you describe yourself in one/two word? Who
has been your guide, source of inspiration,
support?
Decisive and Confident Person. I believe I get every
ounce of my work ethic, drive and entrepreneurial spirit
from my father. My father has come from a very humble
beginning. He has dedicated his entire life to creating
something of value, toiled hard and long, to get that first
break. He has committed to hard work and sometimes a
“winning at all costs philosophy. Most importantly he
has sacrificed a great deal in his personal life to build a
platform from which future generations can launch their
own careers. Age is a powerful asset, and so is
experience. Along with his guidance, support and
techniques, we grow each day.
3. What do you like most about your job? State us
about your passions, mission, and goals. What acts as
a motivation tool for you?
I love the challenge and the diversity which I have on
my table. There’s a lot of responsibility and tons of
pressure but I truly thrive on those moments. For me my
work is my Passion and not just work. I connect my
passion to the work and don’t depend on other people
setting the bar. The internal bar becomes the drive. I
always state this to my employees “Impress yourself
First” and rest will follow.
4. Kindly describe in brief about your company and its
services/products.
We are Europe based consumer electronics & appliances
company, entered Indian Markets in the Year 2016. The
genesis of Truvison & its technology innovation roots is
derived from UK. Truvison product range comprises of
state of the art Televisions, Home Audio, Air
Conditioners, & other Appliances.
Known for quality and design excellence the brand is
credited for its distinctive technology products in India.
Truvison is placed on innovation and quality, pioneering
the democratization of technology in India – by offering
innovations through its product offerings, removing
difficulties for large scale implementation of cutting-
edge technologies. In a very short span of time the brand
has been synonymous with excellence, quality,
unmatched reliability and trust.
5. Share your experience and brief us about the tactics
and strategies to win people’s trust.
It is your behavior that demonstrates trust. Trust impacts
business results, organizational alignment, innovation,
staff- engagement, relationships, and stakeholder
confidence. For me the only tactic I follow to WIN
”
Interview With Insights Success
21|March 2019

people’s trust is to “Bring the best of who you are to your work” You operate from a best of self-core with
characteristics like kindness, compassion and integrity…rest shall follow. One such experience was when I wanted
to close a Mammoth sized business deal with European counterparts. When I had just begun my Journey. The only
element that influenced both the parties to sign the paper was Trust .‘ ’
6. State us about the most memorable and remarkable moments of your life.
The most remarkable moment for us was successfully achieving the 100cr Turnover in a very short span of
time. Also, our brand was recognized among several awards & accolades which boosted our confidence too.
These priceless moments, become memorable.
7. What drives you to become an entrepreneur? Kindly highlight your achievements. Please mention your
awards and accreditations, which are notable to you.
My passion towards my work drives me to do more. We have been nominated for the several award categories
when it comes to our product range. For me, the biggest achievement like I mentioned earlier is the revenue
ladder where we were at the Top fastest among the Young Brands.
8. Kindly tell us about the challenges you took and the risk associated with it and how did you overcome
them?
As a startup, we faced dismal lack of recognition. Also, one of the biggest challenges was the renowned
competitors. But like they say the bigger the challenge, the bigger the opportunity . We eventually overcame all‘ ’
these challenges by giving better quality to our customers at affordable prices. We also provided great after sales-
service to our customers to win their trust. Intensive marketing was another strategy which helped us narrow the
gap.
9. What would you advise to the budding entrepreneurs?
Entrepreneurship is an exciting journey, to say the least. It is filled with constant highs and lows; where one
should not be carried away by either. To all the budding entrepreneurs, I would suggest you should always have
a vision of what you aim to achieve. Having a passionate team is of utmost importance as; Teamwork plays a
major role to run a company successfully. Never ignore the complaints/feedbacks or negative comments, try to
strategize and work in a manner to overcome them.
10. Please tell us about your future business plans.
In the near future, I am confident to say we shall be able to compete with China and South East Asian countries,
which are known for its Manufacturing. We are focusing on exploring new avenues for growth and shall continue
our focus on product development, enhance production processes and after sales-service. Clear focus shall
always remain on building latest technologies at most affordable price without compromising on the quality of
our products. With several strategic tie ups and partnership in pipeline, we aim to expand the product line across
categories, enriching the lives of the consumers and adding a soul to our products. We also plan to introduce‘ ’
more categories under mass premium brand which will help us to expand in tier II & III cities. Recently, we have
also associated with the well-renowned and trusted online stores, to maximize the outreach for the audience.
Having said that, we aim to be India s most Trusted Destination for Consumer Durables and probably amongst’
the top three consumer durable brands.
22 March 2019|

Anish Gupta
Youngest Digital
Political Campaigner and
Business Consultant
ehind every successful organization, there is
Ban entrepreneur who put-forward his
visionary concepts into action. As innovators
and creative intellectuals, entrepreneurs serve a wide
range of functions in the business environment. Anish
Gupta is one such entrepreneur who has judged the
perfect nerve of market demand for digital marketing.
He has been consistently providing best-in-class
digital marketing solutions through his endeavor:
Wise Business Technologies.
Digitalization in India has opened new door for
communication and marketing. Established in 2013,
Wise Business Technologies is a Digital Media
Management and Marketing Consulting Firm. The
Company is majorly into Digital Brand Promotions,
Social Media Marketing, Political Consulting, and
Marketing.
Wise Business Technologies: Fruits of Hard work
A dream does not become a reality through magic; it
takes sweat, determination, and hard work to become
a successful entrepreneur. Anish founded Wise
Business Technologies at a very young age – a space
which was an office in the morning and living room at
night. This explains that he is a pure breed
entrepreneur. Anish has invested every ounce of
energy into this startup. Now Wise Business
Technologies is a successful company which offers
Digital Marketing, Digital Political Campaign
Planning and Execution, Web Development, and
Online Promotion. It has a passionate and
hardworking team that makes full efforts to satisfy the
customers and their needs with their work.
Anish’s Inspiration
Living in a small rented room during his B Tech days,
Anish always had a desire to start something on his
own. He always idolizes his parents in personal as
well as professional life. His parents have always
been his source of inspiration, support, and guide.
Talking about family and friends Anish Said, “The
support of my family members and friends made meAnish Gupta, Founder
24 March 2019|

so enthusiastic that finally I had my
office and they always help me to
become successful.”
Digital Political Campaigns
No matter what filed it is digital
marketing has become the need of the
hour today. It’s not always a better
candidate who win but the better
marketer. Digital marketing and
politicians both want the same thing:
persuade people to do something.
Convince them to buy a product.
Convince them to vote for a candidate.
Indian youth is tech-savvy and loves to
be in connecting with trading topics.
Social media platforms played a
pivotal role in deciding which party
wins the most seats. Wise Business
Technologies is transforming political
campaigns with the help of social
media platforms such as Twitter,
Facebook, and YouTube in a fantastic
way. Digital marketing has made it
possible for the candidate to reach their
target audience at a lesser cost. It is
taking over traditional marketing in
almost every kind. By running social
media campaigns, attractive slogans,
videos, video marketing politicians can
produce buzz in a particular area.
Digital marketing strategy is now part
of the campaign briefs, and
politicians/political parties are
spending the augmented amount of
resources and time and on digital
marketing.
Wise Business technologies have
enabled politicians and political parties
to communicate directly with voters,
often bypassing new organizations that
have customarily mediated their ideas.
It is creating an online presence on all
social media domains with the skilled
and creative team. The company is
dedicated to promote the party on these
platforms. Wise Business technology
provides digital marketing for political
campaigns where candidates for local,
state or national political campaigns
need to connect with voters through
different digital marketing channels.
Love what you do
“The only way to do great work is to
love what you do” – Steve Jobs
Anish loves what he does. He likes to
meet new people, and his profession
allows him to reach a different kind of
people. Satisfied clients’ is the biggest
strategy of the company. This allows
the company to take to reference for
newer clients and maintain existing
relationships. Providing a great
customer service has always been both
company’s and Anish’s goal.
Innovative Leader, Innovative
Company
Anish Gupta believes that success is
not an event, it is a process. “To finish
any great endeavor one must first start.
This may not be the start of a new
business but could be the start of a new
idea, a new path or a new way”, he
added.
Anish worked with and hired more
than two-hundred Staffing &
Recruitment, Sales, Websites
development and Digital Marketing
Professionals. He Designed,
Developed and Sold more than five-
hundred websites as a Web Developer.
Under his leadership, the company
strategizes to find out various digital
techniques to attract clients. The
company stresses on high-quality and
interactive content that will not only
attract an audience but also engage
them for a longer period and sustain
their presence, across the online
platform. To achieve this, they are
going beyond texts and creating
visually rich and appealing content that
will hit the minds and arouse the
interest of online visitors.
In this ever-changing, fast-paced
culture, the philosophy of continually
updating its methodology, technique,
and products are helping them stay in
demand. With the new-age technology
and customer-driven approach, Wise
Business Technology continues to
remodel and reinvent itself. This
approach, in particular, is the driving
force behind their growth.
Patience: Key factor which would
help achieve goals
Anish advices to budding
entrepreneurs, “Patience is what
allows the fruits of hard work and
persistence to flourish. In any startup,
one needs to be willing to wait and
have the ability to curate opportunity.
Patience will successfully find that
winning combination and create
history. So, Don’t Give Up!”
If you
want it
to be
your show,
run it
your way
““
25|March 2019

Utkarsh Bansal is the Director of Utkarsh India
Limited which is a label in the infrastructure domain.
Constant evolution and innovation are the pillars of
their sustainability in the ever-growing, competitive Indian
infrastructure sector.
In an interview with Insights Success, Utkarsh gave some
insightful answers highlighting the influences made by him and
the company to take manufacturing industry to next level.
1. Brief us about you and yourentrepreneur journey since
the beginning of your career.
I have been working with Utkarsh India since the past 3.5
years. I joined the business immediately after my
undergraduate studies in Industrial Engineering from the
University of California, Berkeley in 2015.Prior to which
had a short stint with Sony Entertainment Corporation
America, in their California office, working with them on
supply chain and operations management. The experience at
Sony helped me a lot since it gave me an idea of corporate
culture and various things that go with it. Also during my
undergraduate studies, I had brief stints with a few startups
across tech and retail sectors, which allowed me to
experience the all-around dynamics of running an
organization. With Utkarsh I started off with roles in
marketing, building our nascent export division, rebranding
of Utkarsh India for the PVC division, operations
management etc. Post my Masters in Business from the
Indian School of Business; I took on an active role as a
director of the company. Here my efforts have largely been
focused on moving the company from a steel pipes
manufacturer to an manufacturer of Engineering products
for the infrastructural industry, building a sustainable growth
model which will put us on the map as well as allow us to
sustain the company for years to come, building long term
alliances with suppliers and customers alike, as well as
increasing operational efficiency of the company across
various spheres.
2. How do you describe yourself in one/two word? Who
has been your guide, source of inspiration, support?
I truly believe myself to be Creative – Creativity across
various spheres like quick solutions, coming up with modern
marketing techniques, approach to the market and consumer
behavior, manpower management skills etc.
My Guide and source of support and inspiration has been
my father, Mr. Sunil Bansal who is the CMD of Utkarsh
India Limited. He has managed to build Utkarsh India from
scratch into the enterprise it is today (doing a revenue of
more than 1200 crores) in less than 15 years. Moreover he
has been able to build an organization with high levels of
professionalism, ethicality and corporate governance. Also
the way he treats his employees as family is a major learning
for me to take the company forward.
3. What do you like most about your job? State us about
your passions, mission, and goals. What acts as a
motivation tool for you
Fortunately, I am a part of a company, which already has all
major operational, marketing, financial issues taken care of
and specific people responsible for them. My task is to help
the company grow, infuse new ideas, new policies, new
practices, so that we can make the company more efficient,
more sustainable, more profitable and most importantly
larger and more diverse than it currently is.
My goal is to make Utkarsh India an INR 5000 cr. Revenue
generating enterprise in the next 5 years making it a market
leader. Mission is to make Utkarsh India a sustainable
organization which can sustain this growth for years to come
and be a company that pans across generations. Moreover,
our mission is to become a brand that is the go to choice for
all infrastructural companies when it comes to engineering
goods and is synonymous with quality and reliability so that
we can become the backbone of infrastructure in our
country.
4. Kindly describe in brief about your company and its
services/products.
PDF attached.
Since inception in 1970, we have grown to become one of
the leaders in the galvanized steel and PVC segments with
an annual turnover of more than INR 650 crore. Our two
UTKARSH BANSALA Versatile Creative Leader
Interview with Insights Success
26 March 2019|

state-of-the-art manufacturing units-Jangalpur, Howrah and
Gurap, Hooghly, have helped us to set benchmarks in the MS
ERW Black and GI Pipes sector for over 47 years. With the
market demands switched to transmission, roads, power, water
and railways sectors. We moved in to keep up with ever
changing infrastructure demands.
Consistency, reliability and experience have helped us
constantly in progress. We brought in improved and modern
techniques to increase eﬃciency, upping our productivity many
fold. We have always ensured timely delivery without
compromising on the safety of our employee.
We serve the following needs of infrastructure Industry.
• Road safety and Lighting needs for national and stat
highway projects
• Power Transmission and Railways Electriﬁcation Industry
• Water Transportation Industry Plumbing and Building
Projects
• Other Structural Needs across industries

5. Share your experience and brief us about the tactics and
strategies to win people’s trust.
I think the best strategy to win people’s trust is to practice
what you preach and to lead from the front. If people see a
leader who is willing to take on any challenge that might
come their way and moreover (even if I am unaware of the
right answer) never hesitant to express opinions and actually
having a positive and considerable contribution to the target
of the company, they automatically trust in you. Moreover, it
is important to follow what you preach in the sense that we
Utkarsh Bansal
Director
27|March 2019

should follow the same set of ideals and rules as we set. Also,
involving people in decision making and taking their opinions
also helps them trust in you and your thought process.
6. State us your major achievements and your company’s
achievements under your leadership.
a) Winning WIRC’s Best Brand Award amidst Industry
stalwarts.
b) Company achieved 35% growth in topline in 17-18 and
expected 40% growth in topline in 18-19.
c) More than 50% growth in bottom line in both years
d) Became the highest supplier of railway electrification
structures to the Indian Railways as acknowledged by
CORE
e) Became the highest manufacturer of poles (both octagonal
and steel tubular poles) in India.
f) Top 10 manufacturing firms awards
g) Expanded our dealer base by 1.5X
7. State us about the most memorable and remarkable
moments of your life.
• Closing my first deal
• First time I represented Utkarsh India
• First time I heard Utkarsh being recognized for the
products it makes by a layman,
meaning the Brand been made
• Our annual meet where we facilitated more than 30
employees who have been with us for more than 20 years
and we realized the loyalty and support we have
• Winning the Best Brand award.
8. What drives you to become an entrepreneur? Kindly
highlight your achievements. Please mention your
awards and accreditations, which are notable to you
An ability to make a difference in the industry that I am in is
the main drive. Being an entrepreneur is of no use if we do
not give utmost importance to our employees. He needs to
make a name for himself and stand apart from competitions.
A healthy company is the best company with utmost
efficient employees
9. Kindly tell us about the challenges you took and the risk
associated with it and how did you overcome them?
The greatest challenge we have overtaken is the drive to
expand into 7 different product verticals within a span of a
couple of years and establishing a brand name and
increasing quantities rapidly year after year. We are
increasing capacity by almost 50% every year, being bullish
on market trends in various markets and riding on that to be
able to increase quantities. This is a great risk for us as we
are expanding rapidly. Moreover considering that our
sustainability is our long term goal this is a mammoth
challenge.
10. Share your point of view on the current scenario of the
industry and its future.
Infra is strong right now. Manufacturing and Infrastructure
as sectors has become the highest job creator in the market.
Investors too are keen to invest in this sector as the former
glory is being restored rapidly. Utkarsh is one of the main
players to accelerate West Bengal’s Industrial drive.
11. What would you advise to the budding entrepreneurs?
Keep your goal clear and do not go a day without working
on the same. Be brave to take risk and follow your gut.
Tackle your mistakes with a smile and do not fear to dream
big.
12. Please tell us about your future business plans.
Becoming market leaders in all 7 verticals that we are into.
Achieving 5000 crores in the next five years and growing
more and more. Getting into manufacturing of other
Infrastructural products as well. Building a brand and
creating a name in the Industry. Creating a path for PAN
India presence. Touching a 10000 figure dealer reach.
28 March 2019|

Anshul Saxena
An Ardent Entrepreneur
Creating a Cyber
Secure World
egends are visionaries; they dream and
Lchange the world by persistently working and
pushing their limits. In the same way genius,
needs no introduction. Despite their uneventful
histories, they tend to be victorious. Discipline, self-
belief, and strong determination are some of their
captivating traits to accomplish wonders in the long
run.
One such success-driven and extra-ordinary
entrepreneur is Anshul Saxena, CEO of Halt
Dos.com Pvt. Ltd and CTO of AKS IT Services.
Anshul is dedicated to innovate and develop the
technologies that solve some of the hardest problems
in cyber security space and convert these technologies
into products for enterprise around the world.
“I love being able to take the initiative, explore ideas,
and empower team members to do the same. It’s
especially rewarding when my position allows me to
turn those ideas into something that can make a
difference for the business, our customers, and our
employees”, says Anshul.
A Successful entrepreneurial Journey
After completing Bachelor of Engineering from
Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology (NSIT) and MS
Information Security from Georgia Institute of
Technology, Atlanta, US, Anshul has worked for well-
known multinational organizations like Amazon and
Microsoft.
When Anshul was working with Amazon, he was
detecting and mitigating cyber-attack on AWS
infrastructure. Learning from this experience, he
decided to build security solutions that could counter
these attacks by using the best available technologies
such as AI and Big Data. Today, HaltDos is India’s
first Artificial Intelligence-based Distributed Denial of
Service (DDoS) mitigation solution that provides
ultimate cyber security to the nation-critical IT
infrastructures. It automatically detects various cyber-
attacks targeting enterprises and mitigate them in
real-time – without requiring any human intervention.
HaltDos is a profitable Indian company developed
under Make in India, a type of Swadeshi movement.
The company currently offers its Web Application
Firewall and Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS)
mitigation solution as a cloud-based SaaS service and
hardware appliances for large data centers.
Under the leadership of Anshul, within a short time-
frame, HaltDos has quickly gained momentum andAnshul Saxena, CEO
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became one of the best real-world use
cases of AI enabled-technology. Halt
Dos.com Pvt. Ltd has been recognized
with several awards and recognitions,
which bear testimony to commitment
towards the leading-edge IT security
innovation.
Some Valuable Insights from
Anshul's Desk
Anshul believes that every individual
is unique and carves his own path to
success. Perseverance is the first rung
in the ladder. Ashish Kumar Saxena
(Anshul’s Father) has always been his
source of inspiration, support and
guide. To do something for your
country and never give up are two
priceless values taught by his father
which always motivates him to do
better.
Ashish Kumar Saxena is the Founder
and Managing Director of AKS
Information Technology Services. The
company’s remarkable success reflects
recipient of premier training in
Sweden, France and USA, his
unparalleled experience and discerning
approach. He is a proud recipient of
Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM) for the
technological innovation in the Indian
Air Force, resulting in saving sizeable
foreign exchange for the Government
exchequer.
AI-Driven Platform Securing
Websites
Cyberspace is becoming more complex
and there is need of continuous
innovation to keep the space secure
and resilient to threats. Indigenous
solutions, in-house expertise and
startup eco-system are the need of hour
to reduce dependence on foreign
products and solutions for securing
critical infrastructure and defence
installations.
Established in December 2015,
headquartered in Noida, HALT
DOS.Com Pvt. Ltd. is an IIT Delhi
incubated, DIPP registered Indian IT
Security startup that has developed
India’s first Distributed Denial of
Service (DDoS) mitigation and Web
Application Firewall solutions. Ashish
Kumar Saxena and Anshul Saxena are
the founders of the company.
HaltDos’ mission is to make the IT
security simple, effective and
affordable to businesses. Way forward,
the company is dedicated to delivering
leading-edge security that provides
peace of mind to an online business
with real-time, all the time network
and application protection. HaltDos is
an artificial intelligence based IT
security solution that can automatically
detect and accurately mitigate cyber-
attacks on websites and IT Network in
real time. It provides round the clock
multi-layered, multi-vector protection
against the widest range of attacks
without the need of any human
intervention. With in-built Load
Balancing and SSL acceleration,
HaltDos secures websites and
enterprise IT networks against data
loss, data theft, web-scraping, and
website compromise.
Available as a hardware solution for
data centers of a large enterprise as
well as Software as a Service (SaaS)
for the small and medium enterprise,
HaltDos provides comprehensive yet
affordable security solutions for all.
HaltDos’ SaaS-based solutions are
securing websites across the globe
including US, UK, Europe, South-east
Asia, and Japan.
HaltDos’ hardware appliance is global
security certified (CC-EAL2+) - high-
end network security solution which is
designed specifically for the high
performance IT networks and is being
used by Internet Service Providers and
BFSI companies such as MTNL,
RailTel, MCX, etc.
A Tailored and Unique Approach
towards Customers
Talking about most memorable and
remarkable moments about of life
Anshul says, “Our first deployment of
our solution at one of the leading
government state data center. They had
approached us when they were under
attack and within minutes of deploying
our solution, we were able to secure
their network. Not only did we help
secure the customer but also prove our
worthiness and our ability in detecting
and mitigating attacks” Anshul feels
that this is one of the most significant
milestones, among many others,
shaping his journey as an entrepreneur.
Anshul advises to the budding
entrepreneur that always love what you
do and have a customer-first approach.
If one put all the efforts in solving
problems for the customers, then
success will take care of itself.
Journey towards Flourishing Future
Progressing forward with positive
approach, the company is improving
logistics by expanding distribution
network and creating local offices in
other geographies like Singapore. The
company has opened an office in USA
to cater and North-American market.
In the immediate future, the company
plan to expand presence to the APAC
and ASEAN region on account of a
projected DDoS mitigation market
growth of 18% CAGR during the
forecast period (2017-2023) in the
Asia-Pacific region. Anshul is truly
persistent towards making HaltDos the
absolute best company it can be in the
future
If you put all your
efforts into solving a
problem for the
customers, then
success will take
care of itself
““
31|March 2019

Avinash Chandra
Revamping the
Digital Experience
he industry is going through a big transition
Tand everything is in a state of flux.
Traditional marketers are trying to come to
terms with technology, while technology folks are
trying to learn about branding marketing. But very
few are getting it right. Everyone today wants to get
into digital marketing, but most are going in blind.
One has to have mastery over all fields- business,
strategy, marketing, consumer insights and
technology.
One such innovator prominently connecting every dot
of the market is Avinash Chandra. He is a branding,
integrated and digital marketing consultant having
holistic experience in helping companies to generate
more revenue through digital marketing.
Avinash is a seasoned entrepreneur who has
successfully led business and marketing operations of
several large and small American, European, Chinese
and Indian brands and startups. In his nineteen years
of professional career, he has worked with over
hundred brands with a proven track record of building
sustainable and profitable businesses. Avinash has
effectively stirred diverse brands including Bausch
Lomb, Hanes, Lycra, Coolmax, Phillips and Opple.
In 2015, his passion to motivated him to put together
a team of Branding, Technology and Design to start
BrandLoom Consulting, a digital branding and
marketing company.
About BrandLoom
Headquartered in Gurgaon, with offices in Delhi and
Pune, BrandLoom is a full-service digital agency
associating with clients to drive their business
outcomes with business strategy, branding design,
media planning distribution, influencer marketing
and much more. At BrandLoom, employees are the
greatest asset. “We’re writers, designers, marketers,
entrepreneurs, photographers, and data junkies,”
asserts Avinash. Under his aegis, the company offers a
variety of services like SEO, content creation and
marketing, social media marketing, mobile marketing,
ecommerce designing, website development, digitalAvinash Chandra, ceo
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strategy consulting and so on. In short,
BrandLoom is a one-stop solution to
all the digital marketing and branding
needs.
The company has worked with many
Indian and international brands like
Valvoline, Medicover, Tata Group,
Hero Cycles, Jubilant and many others.
With transparent and ethical methods,
the company has delivered proven
results to its clientele. These methods
are backed by market insights and
careful study of customer behavior.
BrandLoom understands that brand
building is a long-term process and
takes care in building clients’ brand
reputation steadily. It ensures that a
brand is positioned uniquely and stays
relevant with the changing times.
Meet the Zealous Entrepreneur
Establishing a business from scratch
was a major challenge for Avinash.
However, in a short time, he managed
to make a mark and worked with some
of the best-known brands across
diverse industries. Avinash is an
entrepreneur at heart – adaptable and
principled. Person who likes to change
the game and challenge the status quo
is what describes him the best. Coming
across multiple influencers in life such
as Dr.Ratan Tata, Prasoon, Suhail and
many more, he still believes that his
father and his books have been his best
friends since childhood. Being an avid
reader, Avinash have amassed a wealth
of 1000+ titles by various experts. He
adds “My father always encouraged
me to follow my dreams, and taught me
to take thoughtful risks early on in
life,”.
“I think I took more risks than others in
my field because I changed industries.
Many people stick to one particular
sector, but I worked with diverse
industries,” he added further.
Cherishing every role, quick learning,
and adapting to changes is what made
him overcome challenges and achieve
milestones.
Avinash believes that the best part of
his job is learning something new
every day. Visibility of results of his
work is what drives and motivates him
to go beyond. Marketing is his passion
and establishing his own business has
been inspired by it. To be precise,
Avinash is on a mission to expand his
wings and quench every need of the
customer.
Reminiscing the Memorable Times
Working with Phillips was one of the
most memorable times for Avinash,
where he transformed a loss-making
portfolio into a profitable one.
Addressing several issues – right from
new product development to designing
a new marketing campaign and
creating a new Go-To-Market
approach, he ended up revolutionizing
the entire category. Further he added
that “Establishing BrandLoom has
been the high point of my journey. And
I hope there are many more such
moments to come.”
Guiding the Pathseekers
Everyone has a dream, but without
proper implementation, they cannot be
turned to reality. Also remember, there
are no shortcuts to success. Avinash
advices the budding entrepreneurs to
develop sustainable business
propositions – select ideas carefully!
“Humans need help with one of these-
money, love, attention, less stress, less
anxiety, less debt finally easier ways
to do things. Consider these areas
when looking for ideas.” Adds
Avinash.
Treading an Extra Mile
The future is going to be very different
for marketers. Different media
platforms will co-exist, but for
customers, they will cease to make a
difference. For customers, it has to be a
seamless experience and so, the
companies must harmoniously utilize
all platforms if they want to succeed.
So those who are still stuck with
“conventional” and “digital” labels for
marketing operations, they have to start
adapting to the new trends by
accepting that they are seamless.
Avinash aims to explore international
markets and create a niche for
BrandLoom, overseas. Unable to
receive the help when he was a student,
he is a strong believer of giving away
what he can to the Greenhorn
Entrepreneur Community. Avinash
says, “I continually give away free
advice, life changing books and even
digital marketing services packages
worth 2-5 Lacs absolutely free, to
deserving business ideas, to help them
on their way.” Meanwhile on the
business front, he is empowering
BrandLoom establish a strong presence
in branding and consulting space and
deliver positive results to its clients
with proficiency.
We live
and breathe
emerging tech,
and we are
always growing
““
33|March 2019

HowTechnologies are fostering
Entrepreneurship?
the growth of
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very day it seems that technologies are pushing the boundaries of what entrepreneurship can deliver to society. From
Eshop owners to venture capitalist, technology is changing the lives of everyone. One way or another, the human race
is getting influenced by the technologies to its best.
Entrepreneurship is clearly not a new concept but with the advent of technology, the current approach towards
entrepreneurship has shifted significantly over recent years. New-age entrepreneurs are disrupting the traditional ways of
doing business by using the latest technologies. Technology-driven entrepreneurship is a sparkplug that ignites the growth of
various businesses, individuals and nations.
Here are some of the technologies that are currently fostering the growth of entrepreneurship along with creating new
industries.
Analytics
Data is the “new air” as ubiquitous as air itself. Business insights derived from data are becoming vital for survival and
success in the business world. Nowadays, data volumes are increasing and it has become more complex to optimize digital
business decisions. Analytics sector examines all this data and provides actionable insights.
Analytics plays an important role in uncovering new growth opportunities. With the advent of digitalization, there is a huge
opportunity for entrepreneurs to embrace data-driven models. Entrepreneurs can use this data as the foundation of new
business ventures, marketing, and for many other purposes.
AR VR
In the past few years, technologies like AR VR have significantly narrowed down the difference between the real and
virtual world. AR VR technology are not only used to enrich the gaming experience but are also applicable in day-to-day
life. From long time, Augmented Reality has been used by the armed forces. This technology that has been overlaying
digital elements has now paved its way into various sectors such as real estate, travel and tourism It also enhances the whole
smartphone experience in the process.
The success of ‘Pokémon go’ catches the attention of many developers and entrepreneurs who are willing to create newer
games. These technologies are creating opportunities for entrepreneurs and developers to innovate AR VR based startups
thereby fostering the growth of new startups and entrepreneurs in AR VR space.
Artificial Intelligence
AI and Machine learning have already made their way into the business world. More and more companies are introducing
established AI solutions like chatbots and virtual assistants into their business models. Be it Apple’s Siri, Tesla’s self-driving
car or Google assistance, AI and machine learning are transforming the lives of every individual. Leveraging artificial
intelligence in business models can give a competitive edge to any business venture.
The development in the AI sector is mostly driven by hundreds of entrepreneurs and startups. They are dedicated to
exploring the true potential of AI. This surely fosters the growth of entrepreneurship in the business world.
Internet of things
IoT emerges as one of the revolutionary technological developments in today’s world. From smartphones and wearable
technologies to household appliances and vehicles, it has changed the norms of connectivity to communicate or exchange
data.
From agriculture, manufacturing, engineering to healthcare space, entrepreneurs who adopt IoT get huge competitive
advantage compared to the one who don’t. According to independent reports, there will be more than 55 billion IoT devices
by 2025 and entrepreneurs surely take benefit of this technology to create their own ventures.
Drones
We live in an era where en rely different probably even bigger transporta on revolu on is happening through the
discovery of drones. Today, drones are mostly used for the transporta on of goods across the world.
Entrepreneurship Insights
35|March 2019

In Conversation
with Anuj Kumar
a Data Enthusiast and
Entrepreneur with the Vision
to Democratize Analytics
e has been active in the data analytics space
Hfor over a decade now, but his hunger to
contribute is as unstoppable as ever - meet
Anuj Kumar, the Co-founder and Chief Architect of
FORMCEPT - an innovative data analytics
company. Together with his co-founder Suresh
Srinivasan, Anuj has built a ﬁrst-of-its-kind
Augmented Data Management Platform ‘MECBot.’
Here, Anuj tells us his inspiring story - his love for
data, his drive for innovation, his vision to
democratize analytics and his personal journey
through the roller-coaster ride of entrepreneurship.
A Bend in the Road: Taking the Plunge into
Entrepreneurship
Anuj's adventure in data analytics kickstarted in
Bangalore back in 2007 when he joined Oracle RD
as a developer. Early in his career, he got the
opportunity to get involved in the end-to-end process
of product building and implementation. “This gave
me a good understanding of designing and
implementing a large scale enterprise application,”
says Anuj.
Later, he moved to the Data Quality team of Oracle
Data Integration product where he crossed paths with
Suresh Srinivasan, who was then leading the Data
Integration team at Oracle. Soon, the innovator in
Anuj began to ask questions: Why was he solving
small-scale problems that had only suboptimal impact
on enterprises? He then quit his job to understand the
problem at the grass-root level. “It struck me that the
need of the hour is to come up with a product that can
help not only large corporates but also SMEs. It
became my vision to democratize performance-
oriented analytics.”
Inception of FORMCEPT: The Labour of Love
Anuj co-founded FORMCEPT with Suresh with the
objective of empowering 21st-century leaders to take
mission-critical decisions. So, how did they get
cracking at it? “Our ﬂagship product is MECBot - an
Augmented Data Management Platform for Real-
Time Analytics. It is an open cognitive platform that
structures unstructured data and marries it with
Anuj Kumar, Entrepreneur
38 March 2019|

structured data. This unified data is
stored as an enterprise graph and is
transformed into a flattened view for
downstream analytics. Finally, our
powerful AI algorithms and pre-built
ML/DL/NLP models such as Customer
Segmentation, Loyalty, etc. deliver
real-time actionable insights to our
customers.”
Anuj points out how finding a match in
Suresh was crucial for FORMCEPT to
happen. But even so, did
entrepreneurship come easy? “No,”
Anuj says pensively, “Not really. The
first few years were really challenging
- I had worked for only 4 years and
had minimal savings.”
From Shared Vision to Joint
Leadership
Anuj observes that their association
with NASSCOM, IIM Ahmedabad and
IIM Bangalore have been pivotal. The
co-founders attended various events to
create visibility for FORMCEPT. Anuj
himself has spoken at TEDx,
IN/Clojure Conference and multiple
ACM conferences.
Recently, the company was awarded as
the “Best AI Company of the Year-
2019” at the Global AI Awards
organized by AICRA. FORMCEPT
was also listed as one of the top 10
Indian AI Startups to watch out for in
2018.
Perspectives on Data Analytics
Industry
When asked about the pain-points of
the industry, Anuj doesn’t skip a beat.
“Currently, the industry takes a Data
First approach with a very high
dependence on the Traditional Data
Team. This process requires translating
the business-first problem to a data-
first problem that the Data Team can
understand, who then considers it a
technology-first problem. This makes
costs spin out of control, even as
significant delays creep in.”
Anuj shares that in the future,
enterprises will move away from
dealing with day-to-day technology
challenges on-premise and adopt
cloud-based analytics services to run
them on demand as and when required
with pay-as-you-go model.
Staying Rooted: The Pillars of
Strength
As the conversation rolls, one question
looms - what keeps Anuj motivated?
Anuj is unabashedly grateful to his
mentors. “During my primary days, I
was taught by Ma’am Daya Joshi - I
attribute to her my ability to learn.
Among my college instructors, Prof.
B.D. Chaudhary is my mentor till date.
I did my thesis under him and ideas
from that thesis are still ingrained
within MECBot. Last but not the least,
Suresh, my co-founder, is my everyday
dose of inspiration. ”
What about relationships and hobbies?
“My family and friends empower me
with the strength to wake up every day
and take up my next challenge. Also,
learning keeps me motivated,” he says.
“In 2018, I authored a book on
Microservices with Clojure. I am keen
to contribute more prolifically in this
space.”
Future with FORMCEPT
Anuj’s company now seeks to amplify
customer traction and are
simultaneously focusing on product
innovation to stay ahead of the curve.
“In the next three years, we see
ourselves as a market leader in the
Augmented Data Management domain
in Indian and U.S. markets,” he says.
Words of Wisdom
If budding entrepreneurs were to take a
leaf out of Anuj’s life, what would it
be? “Keep learning,” Anuj says,
“Building enterprise grade product
from India is a challenge and also an
opportunity. It is an opportunity
because you can harden the product
with Indian customers and then go
global. It is challenging because
getting the right team is difficult. Don’t
forget to stay fit. It is a marathon.”
I am passionate
about any
technology that
enables
human-computer
interac on
““
39|March 2019

Mahesh Garg
A Tech Wizard with
a Digital Wand in Hand
echnical skills are important for various
Treasons. These skills help in work efficiency,
boosting confidence, and for a leader, they
aid in adding more values to the employees. Leaders
with technical skills are often more confident when
leading different industries that who do not. They can
even mentor the employees under them, which can be
beneficial in multitasking in a variety of challenging
and complex role. Moreover, by using sufficient
technical ability, they will be able to speak to
colleagues and clients with more confidence.
One such technical yet friendly and caring leader in
the realm of IT is Mahesh Garg. He has over
fourteen years of Software Development,
Management, and Business Analysis experience in
the Manufacturing, Infrastructural, Retail, Financial
and Telecom sectors specializing in real-time Web
Services, Winforms, GUI, Multithreading,
Algorithmic Trading, Business process management,
InterProcess Communications, and MS Office
automation. Furthermore, he has experience in
bespoke software development as well as website
development and E-commerce.
Leaving a good high pay job and starting his own
business has always been the biggest risk that Mahesh
ever took. He received support and inspiration at
various stages of life. In the early stages, his parents
and family guided him, taking good care of him every
time. Afterward, when starting his career, he was
lucky to get good managers that inspired him with
their dedication. As a result, today, he is self-
motivated and involves himself in meditation, which
empowers him with great depth and understanding.
Even today, when he meets various people from
different organizations, he gets inspiration from them
and does not hesitate to support them.
Industry oriented Mindset
Mahesh treats every single day as unique and no two
days are same at work for him. He keeps his keen
eyes constantly on the industry and its changes,
clients and, customer perceptions keep him on hisMahesh Garg, CEO
40 March 2019|

toes. He has a unique vision for the
latest technology and innovative trends
and keeps abreast with them at regular
times. His mission is to empower
people with technology so as to every
single person in the world can use
technology to their advantage. To add
more, he wants to take his company
FLYONIT at par with the international
standards and compete with the global
companies.
About the Company
Mahesh is the CEO of FLYONIT, an
Australian owned and operated firm
with its head offices in Melbourne,
Victoria. It is recognized as an industry
leader in the development and delivery
of specialized IT solutions. It is a one-
stop-shop solution for the IT-related
infrastructure needs.
FLYONIT offers a wide-range of IT
services and provides excellent
technology solutions that cover web
design, mobile applications, network
services, cloud computing, cloud-based
or on-premise bespoke enterprise
solutions, corporate branding, mobile
developments, IT infrastructure
solutions, business consultancy, and
many more. Its goal as an organization
is to provide complete, customized
solutions and satisfactory project
implementation in the most cost-
effective ways and in the best time
possible.
Team FLYONIT comprises technical
personnel, having the right expertise
and several years of experience in the
IT field. This ensures that the client
needs are dealt with in the best
possible way. It handles projects for
individual clients, councils and
government, educational institutes,
Australian universities, and other
private sectors. It has completed a long
history of satisfactory projects.
Some of FLYONIT’s esteemed
customers are:
- Murdoch Children Research Institute
- Consulate General of India
- South Australia Tourism Corporation
- Bureau of Metrology Australia
Customer-oriented Approach
FLYONIT stands on the three robust
pillars of honesty, transparency and
adding value. It believes that client’s
success is their way of success. It
always makes sure to put a smile on
the faces of its clients. Mahesh states,
“We always look forward to working
on new projects as we strive to
maintain long-term relationships. We
believe that there is always an amazing
amount to be learned by working
alongside people in a “real-world”.
He further adds, “No matter how small
or big our client’s enterprise is, we
believe in working with you. We will
see you through from the beginning
until implementation, and we will
share the same camaraderie and
attention to your needs”.
Splashing Success Colors on the
World
FLYONIT has been in operation for
more than eight years. It started as a
home-based business and today it is
spread across Australia and India. It
has a customer based in Australia, New
Zealand, UK, USA, Taiwan, and South
Africa. It started with web
development services and now
provides various services across
different areas of technology.
Consequently, the company has been
nominated for several local business
awards because of its innovative
solutions. It has received the following:
• Leaders in Website Design Solutions
2018 – Global Business Insight
Awards 2018
• Finalist for the UP 2014 - CLOUD
AWARDS
• SI - start-up of the year 2014 -
Mobile E-commerce
• Finalist 2013, 2012 and 2011
Wyndham Business Awards
Future Prospects
IT industry is very dynamic and it
changes with every passing second.
The industry is going through massive
transformation and decentralization of
information. Under Mahesh's
leadership, the company will continue
to strengthen its IT solutions and its
delivery of the utmost international
standard services. In addition, Mahesh
advises budding entrepreneurs,
“Budding entrepreneurs must go
towards for their passion and have fun
in what they do”. He is further looking
to open the company's, Sydney and
USA offices in the forthcoming years.
Mahesh and his company both are
evolving every day and are seeking to
enter the enterprise market in the near
future.
Our focus is
con nuous
improvements
and constant
innova on and I
tend to create the
culture within the
company as well
““
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nnovation is one of the most vital traits that have
Ithe potential to shape the destiny of any person.
Although every entrepreneur has diﬀerent goals;
they all operate under the same principle - to
transform ideas into reality. “I am Inquisitive and
innovative with a quest for excellence in whatever I
do”, says Narayan Neelakantan, Co-founder and
CEO of Block Armour. Passion for technology and
a will to overcome challenges drives Narayan to
become an entrepreneur in the cyber security space.
In this digitally connected world, serious data
breaches, major attacks, and vulnerabilities continue
to plague enterprises across numerous industry
sectors. The challenges are getting bigger, bolder and
more complex while the cost to secure assets
continues to escalate. With a vision to build a Next-
Generation cyber-security product which would
enable organizations to defend against sophisticated
cyber-attacks, Narayan formed Block Armour with
his close associates.
Making A Splash in the Business World
Narayan started his career in designing building
Networks and Data Centers. Later, he joined the
National Stock Exchange, the third largest stock
exchange in the world in terms of volumes. During
his sixteen year stint there, he held multiple positions
and designed deployed systems, of which several
deployments were the ﬁrst of its kind in the country
and at par with international standards. “I built high-
performance teams and together we executed several
cutting-edge projects and mission-critical
deployments”, says Narayan.
Cyber Security space is one of the fast-growing
markets in the world and provides tremendous
opportunity for innovation. “My tryst with blockchain
technology, while I was heading the IT Risk and cyber
security vertical at NSE excited me enough to take the
decision of becoming an entrepreneur”, asserts
Narayan. He started Block Armour with the vision to
build an innovative product in the cyber security
domain using next-gen technology. Later he
co-founded another company Blockchain Worx, with
the objective of building blockchain products for
various use cases ranging from Fintech to Supply
Chain and Retail. “It has been a great journey so far
and I am focusing my energy now, on growing both
these companies”, says Narayan.
Narayan Neelakantan, Co-founder CEO
Narayan
Neelakantan
A Technocrat in
the Cyber Security Space
44 March 2019|

Some Valuable Insights from
Narayan’s Desk
Narayan feels privileged to be
surrounded and mentored by seniors
during his corporate journey. This has
positively impacted and shaped his
professional as well as personal
journey. “I believe it’s important to be
a person of strong values and high
integrity. I like to lead by example and
am confident that the rest will follow”,
says Narayan. He considers Richard
Branson as a key source of inspiration.
Narayan is always passionate about
building cutting-edge technology
products which provide significant
business value to customers, high-
performance teams, high growth and
sustainable organizations.
“I feel motivated when I see my
company providing customer value
through its products and solutions”,
Says Narayan.
Transforming Cyber Security with
the Zero Trust Approach
Block Armour is a Mumbai and
Singapore based startup, focused on
harnessing the potential of emerging
technologies to build next-gen cyber
security products. The company has
developed Secure Shield Architecture
(SSA), which allows organizations to
secure their critical enterprise systems
and IOT communication from next-gen
cyber-attacks. SSA is based on the
zero-trust model allowing only
authenticated and authorized users and
devices to see and access systems. The
company has significantly enhanced
the authentication and authorization
process by using digital identities
which are difficult to spoof and
impersonate.
Additionally, the company records the
logs on the blockchain making it
immutable and tamper-proof giving the
customer complete visibility of
potential attacks. The secure shield
architecture provides holistic and
scalable security and has the capability
to secure systems and devices across
enterprise, cloud, and IoT using a
single platform.
A Successful Entrepreneurial
Journey
In establishing a company, one can
face a lot of difficulties. It is not an
easy decision to quit a high-flying
career and start all over again. The
biggest risk of course is “what if things
don’t work out”. The best way to
mitigate this risk is to plan well and
have an open and practical approach
and also have the courage to change
course early on, if things are not
working out. Similarly, Narayan
surpassed all these challenges with
proficiency and established a
successful venture.
Talking about friends and family
Narayan says, “My family and friends
play a very important role in my life.
Because, you need a lot of support
especially when the going gets tough,
not just financially but emotionally as
well”
Memorizing the cherished moments of
his life, Narayan says –“Being
recognized as one of the most
innovative companies globally was a
very memorable moment. The other
memory which I deeply cherish was
meeting my better half and I could not
have achieved this success without her
support”.
Under the leadership of Narayan, the
company has achieved various
milestones in this sector. Accenture
named Block Armour among the Top
25 cyber security innovations globally
for 2018. The Company was selected
by Airbus after evaluating more than
150 companies to be part of their
prestigious ‘acceleration program’.
The company has been rated
consecutively among the top 20 cyber
security startups for 2017 and 2018.
ABI research named it among the top
15 innovators globally in the
blockchain cyber security space.
Be Innovative and Don’t Fear
Failures
If budding entrepreneurs were to take a
leaf out of Narayan’s life, what would
it? “Be innovative and don’t fear
failure” “There are enough instances
where it has been proven beyond doubt
that ‘Fortune favors the brave’. The
other important point is to be patient
and persistent, because every product
or solution takes a finite amount of
time before it gains acceptance among
customers”, Says Narayan. “Be open
to criticism because many a times it
helps one see things in a different
perspective and helps to make better
decisions,” He adds.
The road towards a Better Future
Narayan is now focusing on the growth
of both of his companies, Block
Armour and Blockchain Worx to serve
customers in global markets. “Our
approach has always been to partner
with OEM’s, System Integrators etc. to
scale quickly and delivers better value
to our customers”, He says.
I have always had a
penchant for Technology,
primarily because the
possibili es which
technology creates,
amazes me even today
““
45|March 2019

hether it’s a hand-drawn masterpiece of
Wthe past or a modern CGI film, the art of
VFX has been charming us with
captivating characters, stories, and worlds. The world
of VFX is a fascinating one, serving both as sponge
and mirror to the broader world of technological and
social change. Studios across the countries are
looking for the best VFX companies to create their
next big project. Drishyam vfx is a world-class VFX
facility and post production studio catering to every
creative need across the markets of TV, Film, digital,
advertising and government projects. What started off
as a team of 20 in 500 sq. ft. is now expanded into 60
to120 people spread across 3200 sq. ft., where Rajeev
Kumar heads Drishyam VFX as COO. Rajeev’s
burning desire to excel each day by never failing a
delivery deadline, constant endeavor at expanding the
vision of Drishyam VFX with grit and determination
has made him a rising star of the industry.
The studio stands at the forefront of an extremely
dynamic world of VFX execution, owing to the
specialization in highly complex visual effects,
animation, CG, matte painting, match-move, roto and
paint. It provides visual effects and 3D computer
animation solutions for films, broadcast television,
medical, architectural visualizations, game movies,
corporate videos and explainer videos.
Journey to Become Renowned VFX artist
With over ten years of versatility with around ninety
films, Rajeev is one of the Founder Members of
Drishyam vfx and is the youngest entrepreneur in
VFX industry. After pursuing a Diploma in Mass
Communication with a specialization in Film Editing
into the Radio, Films and Television stream of the
course, he began his career with Anibrain, Pune as a
VFX Coordinator. His experience and exposure got
him the coveted position of VFX Line Producer at
Prime Focus. He later switched to Prana Studios
where he worked as a Production Manager. With each
position, he kept on transforming himself to become a
Rajeev Kumar, COO
Rajeev Kumar
A Doyen in the Field of
VFX and Animation
46 March 2019|

valuable contributor. With his
exclusive niche over Bollywood
projects, he also dealt with Hollywood
projects such as Imperium, Ghost of
War, X-Men, Monkey King and Asura
with equal passion and fervor.
Canvas of Films under Drishyam
VFX
Under the guidance of Rajeev,
Drishyam VFX has made its
contribution in several films such as
UTV Motion Picture ‘Fitoor’ which
was released in the year 2016.
Followed by Endemol India’s Te3n,
Nishikant Kamat ‘Madaari’, Ashutosh
Gowariker’ Mohenjodaro’ Bhushan
Kumar’s Tum Bin 2, Sujoy Ghosh’s
Kahaani2, Vishal Bhardwaj’s Rangoon,
Telegu film 'Nene Raju Nene Mantri’
directed by Teja, Hansal Mehta’s
Omerta, Anubhav Sinha’s “Mulk”,
Manav Bhalla’s (Sony Pictures)
Lashtam Pashtam, Sriram Raghavan’s
Andhadhun, Amit Sharma’s (Junglee
Pictures) ‘Badhai ho’ and recently
Kamal Jain’s Manikarnika to name few
of them. It is also associated with
leading TV series and Web series for
production houses like Colors TV, Zee
Entertainment, Star Plus, Hotstar, Eros
Now, ALT Balaji, Zee5, Netflix, Jio
Studios and Times Internet for the
entire post production work.
Talking about the company Rajeev
says, “Drishyam VFX delivers the most
eye-catching series in world cinema
and offers proficiency across all kinds
of effects, unpaid to the combination of
a team of highly skilled professionals,
the latest tools and so on.”
The Technical Strength of the Team
Drishyam VFX’s technical team size is
more than 120 artists which boast a
dynamic mix of industry veterans
coupled with fresh talent. The
company offers services from Prep
work (roto, paint, chroma keying) to
VFX Compositing, cosmetic fixes, 2D
to 3D conversion, 3D real estate
walkthroughs and 3D CGI services
(background modeling, char modeling,
texturing, animation, lighting, rigging
and rendering). Drishyam VFX
pioneers in production management
and client servicing for the quality
output at the affordable prices.
Special particle effects (dynamics) are
the forte, such as fire, water, smoke,
At Drishyam,
we turn fantasy
into reality
““
47|March 2019

fog, snow, explosions, blood, dust and debris simulations.
The studio is well-equipped with technically advanced
storage facility that has the capacity to work on multiple
visual effects Film projects, TV Commercials and AR VR
projects at the same time with high data confidentiality. The
data center comprises of 4200 cores of rendering power
with an estimated 8.3 THz of computing power and is also
authorized license holder of Foundry, Autodesk, Adobe and
Windows.
What’s So Unique?
Drishyam VFX has done in-house films as well as films
which are not being produced by Drishyam. Technology
plays a vital role in making the impossible things looks
possible. Modern technologies are bringing imagination to
life and give perspective to the entire system of VFX. A
visual effect combines existing footage with computer
generated imaginary to create realistic scenes. Common
uses include sky replacement, logo removal and including
environmental effects, such as snow, fire, smoke and
lightning.
Drishyam VFX has made its mark especially in particle
stimulation like water, snow and fire. In the films like
Mohenjodaro it has created the whole water sequences
through the help of CG.
Drishyam VFX being the top 10 VFX company offering
global, end-to-end services and technology. It enables the
worldwide market for professionally visual effect work. The
crucial planning to execute the VFX work is done in
advance. It has become a bigger part of the creative process
with talented concept artists, creative
designers and VFX supervisors.
Rajeev’s View on Emerging Market
The demand for animation, VFX and gaming has expanded
with the increase of targeted broadcasting hours by cable
and satellite TV, availability of low cost internet access,
penetration of mobile devices along with the growing
popularity of streaming video.
“Hollywood movies go all over the world with so much CG
and special effects because of fantasy. It is difficult to
believe that the tiger in the movie ‘Life of Pi’ is not a real
tiger but a digital one”, says Rajeev.
“We are increasingly seeing more of the global animation,
VFX and games production taking place in a globally
distributed mode. Production work is becoming global with
tax incentives, regional low labor costs and lower
computing costs, which put pressure on companies to
reduce costs and set up facilities in tax advantaged or low-
cost regions”, says Rajeev.
The Road Ahead: Progress towards Perfection
Drishyam VFX aims to work for all the possible verticals of
visual effects from films to OTT platforms and thrives to be
in a fast changing environment where there’s business
growth. “The future of the industry will always be
uncertain, shaky, and scary at times. By the same token that
we have no idea what is coming, it is exciting to know what
is possible and to dream of what will be created and what
we can create”, he says
“The whole concept of perceiving VFX is changing with the
emerging digital markets. I always believed that
transparency with clients has to be 100%, it brings about
nuances and clarity within shots and the script. VFX is no
more swarming, it’s more of a creative field and one needs
to be particular in ascertaining budgets and time to it,”
asserts Rajeev Kumar.
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Here are the 'Piece of Advices' from some of the most Successful Young and Dynamic
Entrepreneurs, Leaders and Professionals.
Let's take a look at some of these ambitious youngsters.
• Founder CEO
OYO Rooms
Ritesh Agarwal
Net Worth – Rs. 2600 crore
“Start Small, Nail it, and Then Make it Big.”
Farrhad Acidwalla
Net Worth – Rs. 280 Million
“Taking initiative is the most important step, so
long as it is backed by hard-work and dedication.”
Words of Wisdom from
Entrepreneurs
• Founder
Rockstah Media and
CYBERNETIV DIGITAL, Entrepreneur,
Investor and TEDx Speaker
• Co-founder CEO
OLA Cabs
Bhavish Aggarwal
Net Worth- Rs. 3,900 crore
“It is not about the ideas. It's about making
ideas happen.”
• Age 24
• Age 23
• Age 33
50 March 2019|

Deepinder Goyal
“Do not think about money and raising
funds upfront but create a valuable product.”
• Co-Founder
Swiggy
Sriharsha Majety
Net Worth- 1,300 crore
“We pick only ventures with a strong
technology infrastructure to add our platform”
Kunal Bahl
Net Worth- $25Million
“Scale is important for a startup. Think big,
but take one day at a time.”
• Founder CEO
Zerodha
Nitin Kamath
“Do not chase money, let it oat towards you!”
• Founder CEO
Zomato
• Founder CEO
Snapdeal
- Shruti Jambhale
• Age 34
• Age 35
• Age 32
• Age 39
Inspirational Bits
51|March 2019

Rajesh Doshi
Redefining Real Estate,
One Home at a Time
leader is the one who knows the way, goes the
Away and shows the way. This statement stands
true for Mr. Rajesh Doshi, Managing
Director CEO of Acme Group and JointTreasurer
– NAREDCO, West. Holding a Master’s degree in
Business Administration from the University of San
Diego, USA and managing products over a decade in
the Silicon Valley, he has gathered fifteen years of
experience and decided to deploy his global perspective
to the family business. He has and continues to be
instrumental in implementing internationally practiced
standards in the industry. He has adopted innovative
and modern construction technology, processes and
expertise, focusing on sourcing the finest quality
components and carrying out stringent quality
standards so that the customers can enjoy an excellent
lifestyle.
While reinforcing the culture of values, ethics, and trust
that Acme has developed over decades, Mr. Rajesh
Doshi’s mission for Acme is to attain a position of
eminence in the real estate development industry. He
has dedicated his efforts towards delighting
stakeholders and creating an excellent organization,
based on the tenets of total transparency, corporate
governance,andcorporatesocialresponsibility.
Addressing the group and him as one entity he asserts,
“We are driven by just one vision-To spread happiness-
to rise above the average, and go beyond the ordinary in
creating iconic structures that enhance the overall
quality of life. Since 1976, we have committed ourselves
topreservehappiness”.
TheAcmeGroup
In the wake of urbanization, Mumbai was poised for a
giant leap towards a new economic breakthrough. It
was 1976, when Acme laid its foundation stone with a
vision of redefining Mumbai’s skyline with a hose of
iconic yet sustainable developments including a
dynamic mix of Residential, Commercial, Retail,
RedevelopmentandSRAprojects.Rajesh Doshi, MD CEO
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As the old adage says, “A house is built
by hands, but a home is built by hearts”,
the group has invested the last four
decades in fulfilling their promise of
‘housing happiness’ across Mumbai
city. Over the years, the team and the
projects have grown bigger with
s t a n d a r d s r i s i n g e a c h t i m e .
Consequently, each Acme homeowner
hasahappystorytotell.
The group has come a long way since
then and pays its gratitude to Lord
Ganesha, the bestower of boons, the
remover of obstacles and the one who
everyone worships at the start of all
auspicious things, in steering the Acme
Group towards success and fulfillment.
From building four-storey homes to
designing and executing mini-
townships with over a thousand flats, the
journey for the group has been an
arduous yet satisfying one. While
reading this, around eight million square
feet are under various stages of
construction between five live projects
acrossthecity.
OngoingProjects
·Acme Boulevard inAndheri East, one
of Acme Group’s flagship projects
boasting a massive 5 lac+ square feet of
development, promises to pamper its
residents by taking luxury to the next
level.
· Acme Ozone (Thane), is located off
Ghodbunder Road at one of the most
sought-after locations off Pokhran Road
no. 2. The development comprises of 10
towers of 27 storeys and covers over 14
acres of land. The locale provides
fabulous connectivity to the central as
wellaswesternsuburbs ofMumbai.
· Oasis (Kandivali East,) Privy to the
city, is a place that leaves little to be
accomplished and very little to be
desired. It’s imposing multi-storey
towers have 2, 2½ 3 BHK residences
with picturesque view of the
surrounding greens. Replete with 30+
a m e n i t i e s , i t h a s u n m a t c h e d
connectivity to the W.E.H, railway
station, malls, restaurants and other
socialinfrastructure.
· Acme Avenue (Kandivali West) -
Acme Avenue is an exclusive gated
community taking shape in one of the
most sought after residential destination
of Charkop, Kandivali- West. Acme
Avenue redefines the concept of future
living.
· Stadium View (Andheri West) is a
multi-storey tower with 2 BHK
residences encompassing modern
lifestyleamenities.
In its legendary expedition of over 4
decades, the group has scaled up its
construction sites in size and volume.
The Mumbai skyline has almost a
hundred ACME landmarks dotted
acrossitsmap.
The Acme parivaar is growing, with
over 5,000 families residing in buildings
and mini-townships constructed by the
group, over a span of over four decades.
Their search for a ‘home’has ended in an
Acme apartment. Acme considers these
families as the true brand ambassadors
of the group and stand witness to its
credibilityandcommitment.
Mr. Rajesh Doshi continues to play an
important role in the changed skyline of
Mumbai and has made Acme a
prominentname in the area of real estate.
Change has been a persistent and
fundamentalpartofitsjourney.
FutureSkylines
In addition to the current on-going
projects, Mr. Rajesh Doshi intends to
spread the wings and services of Acme
Group to the affordable housing sector.
He further plans to initiate construction
of townships projects in diverse areas
likeAhmedabad,Nasik,andPune.
We are geared to meet
and exceed the new
demands of a global
ci zen in terms of not
only design, ameni es, and
quality but also in terms of
transparency, trust and
customer experience in
every transac on
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55|March 2019

Winning the
war for talent with
technology tools
The National Higher Education Commission, in its
report has estimated that the average age of
population in India by 2020 would be 29 years.
This makes us the youngest future workforce in the world.
However this impressive statistic will not be enough to
capture the attention of the world. If we really want to shine
in the global job market, companies in India will have to
shift their focus from filling jobs to cultivating careers.
Organisations will have to use talent-centric tools and
technologies to win the war for talent and shape future
careers. Usage of innovative technologies will enable
staffing firms and talent acquisition managers to
dramatically improve their interaction with the candidates.
Staffing firms that will excel in attracting, retaining and
nurturing talent with the use of latest technologies will
outperform others.
Automating the recruiting process creates a winning edge
for companies and candidates alike. On one hand, it reduces
the effort to attract, recruit and retain talent for the
recruiting organisation. And on the other hand, both,
recruiters and recruits appreciate the usage of technology
that enhances their engagement levels and takes away the
load of mundane hiring tasks.
Recently there has been an increase in the usage of
technology even in high-touch recruiting models.
Technology usage has enabled a staffing team to capture the
candidate profile in a number of ways: through chatbot
conversations, by checking person’s online profile, or
through video interviews. What is important is to store and
Kapil Sharma
Chief Sales Officer
56 March 2019|

Kapil Sharma is Chief Sales Officer – International Business at
Collabera. Kapil is an industry renowned and a prominent leader in
the IT staffing industry and has been in driving strategy, business
innovation, and client relationships globally.
Kapil brings in a rich experience in Account management, Client
Servicing, People Management, Strategic Sales Marketing, Sales
Force Development enablement, P L Management, Business
Corporate Strategy, Training Retention, Contract Negotiations
and Brand Management.
Kapil has played a strategic role in building expanding
Collabera's International operations across various geographies
and has been instrumental in setting up operations in countries
like Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia in APAC, UK,
Ireland, Netherlands, Romania and Poland in the European region
and Canada in the North America. Kapil's firm belief in a holistic
approach towards focus on strategic client relationships, have
resulted in several global recognitions for Collabera across
International Markets.
Kapil, with his diverse experience with innovative staffing models,
strategic planning, cross-border talent acquisition and bringing
innovations in hiring and sourcing techniques, has been able to
add tremendous value to the customers globally.
AbouttheAuthor
CXO Standpoint
57|March 2019

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