What book(s) or movie(s) do you highly recommend? Why?
Recently a friend and fellow entrepreneur told me about The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz. I borrowed it and, to my surprise, the anecdotal writing very closely plays into the life of a business owner. It confidently puts into perspective that uncertainty in business is a given, and the sooner you acknowledge that, the more resilient a leader you can become. I highly recommend it for anybody running a business.

What re-energizes you?
I find going for a swim provides a tranquil environment. It allows you to momentarily detach from your daily routine and focus on the task at hand.

Where do you find inspiration and motivation?
For me, the most vital sources of inspiration and motivation are interest and understanding. I find that if I have a keen interest in a task or subject matter, it gives me inspiration and I am motivated to understand it in depth and eventually perform at a higher level.

What’s the best career advice you’ve received?
Failure provides great learning, as long as it’s kept to a minimum.

How do you interpret your success? Your failures?
Success—or failure for that matter—is a personal journey. By setting goals for my career and in life, it has given me purpose. To have achieved some of those goals is a sign of effective preparation, and to have fallen short is a necessary lesson toward my evolution.

When you think of Kearney, what’s the first word that comes to mind? Why?
The word that’s most appropriate is meticulous. Throughout my internship, the tasks assigned required me to be detail-oriented and analytical about my decisions. Every step I took called for justifiable evidence in order to hold ground. These principles have stayed with me as I strategically execute tasks in my own venture.

What was the best part of your internship experience at Kearney? What’s your fondest memory?
Every week the office would gather to discuss current affairs or interesting trends in the market. These presentations provided deep insight into a multiplicity of industries and how they operate. An opportunity that remains dear to me was the chance to research and analyze market share data of the banking and beverage industries for a book on mergers and acquisitions within Asia.

What advice would you give to someone just starting out at Kearney? Why?
It would be to ask as many questions as you can. This experience will provide a wealth of knowledge, and the one thing you owe yourself is to soak up as much as you can in order to make the best use of your time.

How did Kearney prepare you for your career?
Kearney helped me to think bigger. It pushed me to investigate data further before taking any decisions. The detailed preparation toward tasks is a facet that has truly benefited me in my career and as an entrepreneur.

As founder at Atomic Greens, what’s your view on the maturity of urban farming in the Indian market?
Traditionally on the supply side, the Indian market has been highly reliant on the government to manage the supply chain. This system has slowly liberalized and there’s a free market for farmers to trade in, which in turn has given rise to several innovative ancillary businesses to support the infrastructure. As for the demand, consumer behavior is readily developing and people are becoming more aware of locally grown, pesticide-free produce. This positive attitude gives hope for a bright future in agriculture.

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