#AskDushyant Reflections on Technology, Memoir & Thoughtful Living
This is not a blog. This is a system. NextStruggle is a platform I built to own, structure, and scale my thinkingâwhere every idea becomes part of a larger, evolving intelligence layer. Unlike traditional content creators, I control both the narrative and the infrastructure, enabling true compounding of knowledge. As a tech founder, Iâm pushing this beyond writing into the AskDushyant AI personaâwhere thinking doesnât stop at expression, but transforms into intelligence. âI donât create contentâI build systems where ideas evolve into intelligence.â
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Deeply disturbing reports about religious conversion of hindu by muslim leaders, women misconduct and Sexual harassment by these muslim leadership at Tata Consultancy Services in Nashikâand even worse a senior Lady HR is involved.
A clear misuse of power.
This demands investigation and strong consequencesâno exceptions. #AskDushyant #NextStruggle
On 15 December, I set out on one of my most audacious adventures, riding my Harley Davidson from NCR to Indoreâover 850 kilometers in a single day. This long-distance bike ride tested every rule riders usually avoid. My ride began in winter fog, racing uncertainty about reaching on time, a firm decision not to postpone, and a night-highway throttle adventure. With over 18 years of solo bike riding experience, I trusted my planning and my mental and physical resilience to pursue an almost impossible feat never heard in bike riding. The Morning That Tested Commitment The day began with Delhi…
My professional life is deeply shaped by startup experiences in Gurgaonâs booming startup culture. Although I worked with several traditional corporate offices, my heart always leaned toward my first startups Desiya Online Travel. While passing out of college, I dreamed of working at companies born in basements or garages like Apple, Google etc. That dream became reality at my very first company, Desiya Online Travel Pvt. Ltd., Gurgaon. We truly worked at a basement startup, operating from founder Amit Tanejaâs DLF Phase 2 bungalow. Desiya was transforming the travel and hospitality industry, especially hotel bookings, long before it became mainstream…
Growing up, visiting my fatherâs workplace was always a fascinating adventure. As a child, I frequently accompanied him to the Sarni Power Plant on rugged Rajdoot motorcycle, marveling at the massive machinery and relishing hearty meals at the plant’s canteen. Those visits werenât just about seeing where my father spent his days but also about learning the significance of hard work and dedication in powering the nation. Fast forward to 2013, during my Maha Kumbh biking journey, I made a detour to Sirmour Hydro Electric Plant, where my father was then posted. Riding my Bajaj Avenger, I spent a day…
The way I build software has fundamentally changed. For decades, I operated in a system defined by timelines, sprint cycles, coordination overhead, and constant follow-ups. Progress depended not just on…
In the early days of the internet, authentication was simple. A username and password protected most systems, and developers rarely worried about complex access control. As the web evolved into…
APIs are the nervous system of modern software. Every mobile app, cloud platform, AI service, and SaaS product depends on APIs to move data and trigger functionality across systems. For…
APIs power the modern digital economy. From mobile applications and SaaS platforms to AI systems and financial infrastructure, nearly every modern software product relies on APIs to exchange data and…
Many tech startups overlook foundational development practices that can significantly reduce engineering effort. With well-designed terminal scripts and automation, teams can eliminate nearly 40% of repetitive development work and build…
Modern developers rely heavily on command-line tools. Package managers such as Homebrew have made installing and managing tools extremely convenient, especially on macOS and Linux. But what if you want…
Iâm Dushyant Gadewalâ#AskDushyant, a small-town dreamer turned tech entrepreneur and advisor. From chasing cricket dreams and Indian Army SSB interviews to riding solo across India, my journey has been fueled by passion, curiosity, and a relentless drive to explore the unconventional.
My professional foundation was laid at NIT Rourkela, where I graduated in Computer Science & Engineering in 2006âan experience that shaped my problem-solving mindset and long-term view of technology.
Over the last two decades, Iâve lived and worked through the GurgaonâNCR startup ecosystem, experiencing it across multiple cyclesâearly-stage experimentation, rapid scale-ups, and acquisitions. My journey spans hands-on roles at Travelguru (Desiya), Vriti Infocom, and Nagarro, where I operated in fast-moving environments that demanded product-first thinking and execution at speed.
In 2010, I joined PeopleStrong as an early member of the core technology team, where I played a hands-on role in shaping the platformâs foundational product architecture. Over nearly a decade, I had the opportunity to see the organisation scale into one of Indiaâs leading HR technology companies. Importantly, this journey gave me perspective not only as a technologist, but also as a shareholderâincluding exit participation in its April 2025âGoldman Sachsâled transactionâand, therefore, a front-row view of how disciplined long-term technology and product decisions compound into sustainable enterprise value.
These experiences ultimately came together in the founding of ArcTop Labs, my own venture recognized under the #StartupIndia DIPP7405 initiative. Here, I apply everything learned from the startup trenchesâbuilding scalable, resilient technology platforms designed for real-world business impact, not just launch-day success.
In 2022, after two decades in the industry, I stepped away from full-time employment #RetireAt40 to pursue work rooted in freedom, creativity, and long-term impact. Now, I guide students, startups, and businesses as a tech advisorâhelping them align technology with vision, growth, and strategic clarity.
Through my blog, NextStruggle, I share personal memoirs, tech insights, and social reflections drawn from a life of experiments, risks, and reinvention.
Letâs connect if you’re building, transforming, or simply seeking clarity in your tech journey.
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Embracing the Power of Fitness, Fueled by the Energy of My Little Angel. Conquering Realms with XBox Mastery, Roaring along on the HarleyDavidson Bike. Crafting a Purposeful Existence, Rooted in Tech Innovation. Proudly an Early Tech Member and Shareholder of Peoplestrong. Forever Connected to the Legacy of NIT Rourkela Alumni, Where Dreams Ignite and Achievements Resonate.
Always Prepared for Building The Next, One Struggle at a Time.
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