Category: His Journey

Q: Sachin, what led you to start Flipkart back in 2007?Sachin Bansal: Back then, online shopping in India was virtually nonexistent. My co-founder Binny Bansal and I saw a huge opportunity to bring the Amazon model to India – but localized. We wanted to solve a fundamental problem: people didn’t trust online shopping. We started […]

Q: What inspired you to start CRED, especially after your success with FreeCharge?Kunal Shah: After FreeCharge, I spent a lot of time observing consumer behavior in India. One thing that stood out was how the most creditworthy people – those with high credit scores – weren’t rewarded for their financial discipline. In contrast, in developed […]

Q: What inspired you to establish Artihcus Global? C K Reddy: Throughout my career as an SAP consultant, I identified a significant gap in the market for specialized services in supply chain digital transformation. Recognizing the increasing demand for efficient and innovative solutions, I founded Artihcus Global with the vision to provide top-tier SAP Extended […]

Q: Thank you for joining us, Deep. Let’s start with your journey. What inspired you to start MakeMyTrip? Deep Kalra: Thank you for having me! The idea for MakeMyTrip came in 1999 when I saw a huge opportunity in India’s travel sector. At that time, booking travel was a cumbersome process—long queues, unreliable agents, and […]

Q: What inspired you to start Sun Pharmaceuticals? Dilip Shanghvi: I come from a business family, but I was always interested in the pharmaceutical industry. I saw an opportunity to manufacture niche specialty medicines that were not widely available in India. In 1983, with a small capital of ₹10,000, I started Sun Pharma with just […]

Q: What motivated you to establish Veterans Disability Help, LLC? Eric Louis Power: After serving honorably in the U.S. Navy from 2002 to 2012 and experiencing firsthand the challenges veterans face in securing their rightful benefits, I recognized a significant gap in support. This realization inspired me to create Veterans Disability Help, LLC, aiming to […]

Q. Can you share the journey that led to the founding of Carroll Media Corporation? DJ Carroll: My entrepreneurial journey began with starting and growing various businesses, including a lawn care service that I successfully systematized. These experiences highlighted the importance of effective marketing and branding, leading me to establish Carroll Media Corporation to assist […]

Q. Can you share your vision for First American Investment LLC over the next 5 years? Elio Khalife: Our vision is to expand our investment portfolio by identifying emerging markets and innovative opportunities. We aim to enhance our clients’ wealth by leveraging data-driven strategies and maintaining a client-centric approach. Q. How do you foster a […]

Interview with Ashish Goel: CEO – UrbanLadder Q: Ashish, what inspired you to start UrbanLadder, and how did the idea come about? Ashish Goel: The inspiration for UrbanLadder came from my own experiences with furniture shopping. I realized how frustrating it was to find quality furniture that fit both style and functionality. The traditional retail […]

Interview with Nikhil Kamath: Co-Founder – Zerodha Q: Nikhil, Zerodha has revolutionized the brokerage industry in India. What inspired you to start this venture? Nikhil Kamath: The inspiration for Zerodha came from our own experiences as traders. We realized that traditional brokerages charged exorbitant fees, making it challenging for retail investors to participate actively in […]