From Tech Executive to an Entrepreneur: My Transformational Journey!
By: Ramesh DewanganMy journey has been a roller-coaster. I was introverted and loner growing up. I left home at 11 because there was no school beyond 5th grade where my father worked. That started my life of struggles, making me determined early on. I was burned early on in my career in India. The first startup failed. The multinational I joined later sent me on foreign assignments so often. The worst was when I had to leave behind my newborn baby, my 12-day-old daughter. I made a promise to myself to make a change. When I moved to the US, I thought my life had transformed, but I faced a new array of challenges related to Workplace visibility, financial insecurity, and cultural differences. I needed to move up the management ladder and enhance my management skills to succeed. I did my MBA from Berekely, but my social life turned into a mess. Then COVID hit. Something unexpected happened. After 30 years of corporate rut, I was laid off. I almost lost my house—I had to sell it to move to a cheaper area. That led me to jump into something I had tasted as a child and longed for over the years: beginning my Entrepreneurial journey. The core lessons that I learned that make my life better with higher income and influence: ● No one is born with business skills. ● The growth mindset is the key. You must continuously learn, be proactive, adapt, and leave your comfort zone. ● Use the right systems and people. Even if you work hard, you may fail if you don’t have the right systems or people. That's why I do what I do. As a business growth expert, I consult on setting up the right business strategy and system. Visit my website: https://quantumvisionconsulting.com