07/10/2025
After almost 2.5 decades, I found myself back on the benches.
And it felt both nostalgic and refreshing at the same time.
This time it wasn’t about preparing for exams or chasing grades. It was about learning from peers, mentors, and experiences, all tied to one common thread: entrepreneurship.
At Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta SURGE program, I’ve met people building some of the most unique businesses you can imagine.
Each conversation opens up a new perspective. Each idea sparks another. It’s humbling to see how diverse the startup ecosystem really is when you sit in a room full of entrepreneurs.
What I enjoyed most were the late-night chats. Back in college, those conversations circled around life, movies, or random plans. Now, the setting felt the same, but the topics had changed.
This time it was startups, businesses, growth, and everything in between. And honestly, I loved it.
Being back in that environment reminded me of something important: Learning should never stop.
If there’s one piece of advice I’d share after this experience, it’s this: Learn early. Grow early. Fail early.
Because the earlier you start, the faster you figure out what works and what doesn’t. And that clarity is priceless.
This journey has just begun, and I’m excited to share more as it unfolds.
Stay tuned.