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Moments Frozen in Time: House of 1435 Sector 15 Gurgaon and the Life We Lived Year 2006
Desiya Online Travel, Erevmax, Gurgaon, Haryana, NIT, NITRourkela, startup, Year2006, Year2007, Year2008, Year2010This memoir captures my early Gurgaon days through memories that feel complete only because they live on in photographs. From moving into House 1435 in Sector 15 with fellow NIT Rourkela seniors to living a true bachelor and startup life, every corner tells a story. The photos reflect late-night business discussions that felt like trillion-dollar…
House of 1435, Sector 15 Gurgaon: Where My Bachelor Corporate Startup Life Truly Began Year 2006
One of my strongest memories from early Gurgaon days is our rented house at 1435, Sector 15, Gurgaon. Fresh out of NIT Rourkela year 2006, I joined Desiya Online Travel after initial campus placement training at Erevmax in Kolkata. After reaching Gurgaon, I connected with my college senior, Suneel Jadon, who invited me to share…
True Basement Startup: Building India’s Early Hotel Booking Platform At Desiya Online Year 2007
My professional life is deeply shaped by startup experiences in Gurgaon’s 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…
Birthday Parties at Desiya Online: Small Celebrations That Powered Our Startup Gurgaon Life Year 2007
Startup life in Gurgaon demanded relentless effort, long days, and even longer nights to build a real business. In that intense environment, office birthday parties became an essential part of our startup culture. These small celebrations offered moments of pause, connection, and shared happiness amid constant delivery pressure. At Desiya Online Travel, every team member’s…
My Village-Rooted Startup Story Year 2015: Passion, Purpose, and Clean Drinking Water
Kareli, Madhya Pradesh, Mohad, PeopleStrong, PeopleStrong HR Tech, startup, StartupEcosystem, Year2015The year 2015 remains one of the most energetic and defining phases of my professional and personal journey. My career at PeopleStrong, Gurgaon, was at its peak, leading engineering teams building next-generation HR Tech made in India. While corporate life flourished, my mind gravitated toward building something meaningful in my roots—Kareli Mohad village near Narsinghpur. The vision was simple…
A Night at Yo China: My First Office Celebration in Gurgaon’s Startup Culture Year 2006
I began my professional journey in Gurgaon in early 2006, a bustling city full of ambition and opportunity. Like many young professionals, I quickly discovered friendship through office colleagues who soon felt like extended family. Startup culture naturally builds close-knit teams, and my experience at Desiya reflected that beautiful reality. I joined Desiya as a…
Startup Team Culture at Its Best: A PeopleStrong Outing to Remember Year 2016
Startup culture has an untold truth: your organization becomes a small, close-knit family. You work hard, push limits daily, and celebrate together to stay motivated and connected. During my time at PeopleStrong, team outings played a vital role in building energy and trust. One such unforgettable experience took place in September 2016, at a resort on the outskirts…
Captured in Frames: A PeopleStrong Team Outing I’ll Always Remember Year 2016
This photo frame memoir captures a vivid chapter from my PeopleStrong startup journey, where work felt like family and memories were created beyond office walls. In September 2016, our team outing to an adventure resort near Gurgaon became a perfect reflection of startup culture—high energy, broken hierarchies, shared laughter, and pure bonding. Explore the Original Memoir: >>…
Attending a Startup India Conference: A Founder’s Inside View of Government-Led Startup Initiatives Yr 2018
In India, startups have traditionally grown within the private sector, driven by ideas, funding, and market-led acceleration. A significant shift began under the BJP-led government with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who actively promoted a nationwide startup culture. One key initiative was ranking Indian states on startup friendliness, bringing governance into the innovation conversation. As a founder of ArcTop Labs…
Entrepreneurship Memories of StartUPIndia Conference New Delhi Year 2017
Year 2017 remains unforgettable in my entrepreneurship journey when I registered ArcTop Labs Pvt Ltd and received StartUp India recognition (DIPP7405) as one of the early 1500 startups. That same year, I attended the StartUp India State Conference at Pravasi Bharatiya Kendra, New Delhi, where I connected with leaders like C.R. Chaudhary, SIDBI delegates, and inspiring startup founders. Walking through the Gandhi Museum inside the…
ArcTop Labs at StartUpIndia Conference Pravasi Bharatiya Kendra New Delhi Year 2017
Year 2017 was a special milestone in my entrepreneurship journey when I registered ArcTop Labs Pvt Ltd, a data tech company. The same year, my digital data idea at ArcTop Labs was recognized under StartUp India DIPP7405. Being among the early top 1500 startups recognized by Startup India, initiated by PM Modi, was a proud achievement. This recognition…
For startups, attracting funding is essential for scaling operations and driving innovation. Building on my 18+ years of expertise in the tech corporate field, I specialize in delivering cutting-edge, scalable solutions and leading teams toward operational success. I emphasize that financial statements, particularly the balance sheet, are critical for investors to evaluate a business’s health,…
Running a startup often feels like juggling multiple tasks while navigating uncharted waters. Amidst this in finance, the balance sheet stands as a vital compass, helping founders make informed financial decisions. For a startup, financial health is as important as the product or codebase itself. This startup finance concept, will provide a step-by-step guide on…
Equity forms the backbone of any startup. Understanding key equity terms empowers founders to navigate funding, protect ownership, and build sustainable growth strategies. Leverage my 18+ years of experience in the startup tech domain, crafting scalable solutions and driving technology innovation. Keeping key startup concepts at hand is crucial in navigating corporate nuances. This startup concept…
When seeking early-stage funding, startups often choose between SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) and Convertible Notes. Both instruments provide flexibility for startups and investors, but they differ in structure, terms, and their impact on equity. Backed by 18 years of experience in the startup tech corporate sector, I’ve specialized in delivering scalable, future-ready solutions and building high-performing…
Cap table management is a vital yet often overlooked aspect of startup success. Short for “capitalization table,” it records a company’s equity ownership, including shares held by founders, employees, and investors. As startups scale and funding rounds progress, cap tables evolve, reflecting changes in ownership and dilution. Been in startup ecosystem of almost 2 decade…
Equity exits are a transformative financial milestone for startup founders, angel investors, and employees holding ESOPs. Leveraging 18 years of experience in the startup tech corporate world, I have built a career delivering innovative software solutions and leading teams to elevate organizational performance. Alongside, I’ve profited from equity ownership—through ESOPs in the companies I worked…
Equity is a powerful tool that fuels the growth of startups and founders. It helps attract investors, retain talent, and incentivize key stakeholders. With nearly two decades in the startup and tech corporate industry, I’ve spearheaded innovation, built scalable solutions, and mastered equity dynamics across various investment cycles. As startups raise funds across multiple rounds—seed, Series…
When it comes to attracting investors, financial metrics are the backbone of your startup’s story. Immersed in the startup world for two decade now, I’ve pitched to many investors, using critical financial terms to highlight my startup’s viability. Investors analyze these metrics to evaluate your startup’s sustainability, growth potential, and operational efficiency. Let’s dive into…
Regulatory compliance plays a critical role in securing funding for your startup. With nearly two decades in the tech startup industry and as the founder of ArcTop Labs, I know that managing your financial books is far more critical than just focusing on your idea or product. Whether you’re seeking investment from venture capitalists, angel…
