I’m an IIT graduate who chose entrepreneurship early. I’ve built startups from scratch, raised external capital twice, made an exit, hired teams, chased growth, and lived the reality behind pitch decks and board meetings. I’ve also experienced what most founders don’t talk about: failed ventures, financial stress, broken timelines, damaged confidence, and the long road back. At one point, I was building Uber supply. At another, I was pitching VCs and managing investor expectations. Later, I took jobs and advisory roles to stabilize cash flow while continuing to build. I’ve worked across Marketplace, services, GTM execution, AI, fintech distribution, and early-stage ops. I’ve seen both sides: What fundraising gives you And what it quietly takes away How decks look when things are working And how execution feels when things break I don’t romanticize startups anymore. I respect them. Today, I work with founders and teams who want clarity, honesty, and execution, especially when the situation is messy or uncertain.