Hindustan Times ST (Mumbai) - Brunch
Who’s handling their start-up best?
The one with a 5-year plan, the one who spent the first six months studying the product and market, or the one who has poured her savings into her business?
Director, Lightning realtors (OPC) Pvt. Ltd.
Co-founder, Beauprty
Founder, Moksha
When did your start-up journey begin?
A year and a half.
Has it been smooth sailing?
I have no fallback option or a cushion. I have a five-year action plan and I am confident in the idea and the execution.
How big is your team?
In two months, we’re become a team of 12.
Any plans to scale up?
We are only operating in Noida. We tried to expand in Gurugram, but it didn’t work out. I plan to scale up with the right set of people who have knowledge about the industry.
How stressful is it being your own boss?
Sometimes, the pressure can get to you.
How do you deal with stress?
The thing with startups is you come into the game knowing that there will be nights when you might regret your decisions. I speak to close friends and go on going on walks first thing in the morning to clear my head.
What do you do for your physical and mental health?
Go for a run early morning to start my day on a positive note.
When did your start-up journey begin?
It was conceived during the pandemic, so a year.
Has it been smooth sailing?
Everything but! We are a bootstrapped start-up with multiple partners from sourcing, production, tech etc.
How big is your team?
We are a team of five, hoping to add another 10-15 in the coming year.
Any plans to scale up?
In the last six months of our ‘controlled launch’, we’ve learnt and fine-tuned our value proposition, understood product expectations etc. We will now scale up based on it.
How stressful is it being your own boss?
It requires self-discipline.
How do you deal with stress?
What do you do for your physical and mental health?
Follow a diet and workout. I make sure I spend time with loved ones and take mini breaks regularly.
When did your start-up journey begin?
December 2020. We live in April 2021.
Has it been smooth sailing?
I’ve invested all of my liquid savings into my brand. I haven’t started withdrawing a salary yet.
How big is your team?
I rely on interns.
Any plans to scale up?
My first agenda is to get more investment to help scale up faster and be able to hire qualified people.
How stressful is it being your own boss?
Extremely. Being able to keep yourself motivated on bad days and also, be able to know when you need a break and are burning out is difficult.
How do you deal with stress?
I have anxiety, so I take a day off when needed.
What do you do for your physical and mental health?
Cycle/walk and take out time for myself every week.