Aamir Qutub applied for 300 jobs in Australia without an interview and worked as airport cleaner; then started a business with $2,000 from a garage that became a million-dollar firmAamir Qutub moved to Australia for an MBA and struggled to find work, applying for 300 jobs before landing opportunities as an airport clea...
01 Oct, 2026, 10.24 PM IST
In 2017, a UK entrepreneur started a meal-prep business with £2,000; years later, it generated £50 million a yearFrive founder George Taylor started his meal-prep business in 2017 with about £2,000, cooking meals from his one-bedroom flat in East Londo...
01 Oct, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
In 2015, a Chicago entrepreneur invested $5,000 in a CFO side hustle; years later, it became a seven-figure business with 16 staffJohn Frank started Third Road Management after finding an opportunity to offer strategic, financial and operational aid to small and mid-si...
01 Oct, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
The spirit of enterprise: How Jaipur’s MSMEs and startups are reshaping Rajasthan’s global ambitionsJaipur’s MSMEs and startups are contributing to Rajasthan's economy and strengthening its global exports. To understand the landscape and r...
01 Oct, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
At 19, Issam Darui saw Morocco’s transport problem differently, built Lagare.ma, earned global recognition, and eventually moved into international shippingIssam Darui grew up in Oujda, surrounded by Morocco’s transport business. His father worked as a trucker, and Darui also accompanied his ol...
01 Oct, 2026, 12.43 AM IST
In 2011, a Kentucky couple Tori Gerbig and her husband Chris put $300 into an eBay clothing side hustle called Pink Lily; 10 years later, sales hit $141 millionTori Gerbig and her husband, Chris, began selling women’s clothing and accessories on eBay in 2011 with about $300. What started as a way t...
30 Sep, 2026, 10.40 PM IST
In 2016, Ajay Patel left his systems-engineer career to co-found ThemeSelection; by 2026, his startup was selling customizable UI kits to developers worldwideAjay Patel is a technology entrepreneur, innovator and programmer. He co-founded ThemeSelection following the discovery of repetitive work ...
30 Sep, 2026, 08.50 PM IST
Farmer’s son from a remote Madhya Pradesh village cracked IIT Bombay, earned a dual degree, now has Rs 10,000 crore net worth and runs Bengaluru-based GrowwLalit Keshre, co-founder and CEO of Bengaluru-based Groww, was raised in a farming family in Lepa, Madhya Pradesh and studied in the only E...
29 Sep, 2026, 07.26 AM IST
Jessica Alba helped put $6 million into The Honest Company in 2011; 4 years later, the startup reached a $1.7 billion valuationThe incident that motivated Jessica Alba to co-found The Honest Company with entrepreneur Brian Lee in 2011 was a personal concern in her f...
28 Sep, 2026, 07.24 PM IST
Life Lessons quote of the day by Harold Wilson, 'I'm an optimist, but an optimist who carries a raincoat' offers powerful timeless lesson on hope, life, preparation, positive yet pragmatic mindsetPositve Life Advice quote by Harold Wilson “optimist who carries a raincoat” remains a memorable expression because it balances two qualiti...
28 Sep, 2026, 06.56 PM IST
Who should be in the room: The five kinds of wealth builders ET Wealth Expo is built forThe ET Wealth Expo 2026 is set to unite diverse wealth builders across India, focusing on the dynamic financial landscape. The event will s...
28 Sep, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
Microsoft backs Kerala edtech startup Wayvida with Rs 3.25 crore support to accelerate AI innovationWayvida has successfully obtained Rs 3.25 crore in Microsoft cloud credits, which will significantly enhance its AI-driven educational tech...
28 Sep, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
From Swiggy delivery agent to restaurant owner: Bengaluru entrepreneur shares his journeyKoushik Kharvi worked for nine years as a delivery agent before starting his own seafood business. His experience included hiding his job f...
28 Sep, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
Bengaluru man used to make tiffin for his daughters. Years later, he became a MasterChef India finalist. How a father’s love for cooking set off a remarkable journeyGrowing up in a gender-neutral household, Bengaluru man Harish Closepet learned the art of cooking as a shared family responsibility. When ...
24 Sep, 2026, 08.47 PM IST
Quote of the day by Richard Branson, 'Business opportunities are like buses, there's always another one coming' offers timeless life advice on success, career, ambition, personal growth, teaches us why missed opportunities aren’t the end, how entrepreneurs can stay ready for next big chanceRichard Branson’s quote is a reminder that entrepreneurship is a journey rather than a single moment of success. Missing one opportunity, l...
22 Sep, 2026, 03.24 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Jack Ma: ‘We are never short of money. We lack people with dreams, who can die for those dreams’ - Inspirational quote from Chinese philanthropist and co-founder of AlibabaJack Ma believes people with dreams are more crucial than money for business success. He argues that capital can be found for convincing id...
22 Sep, 2026, 12.13 AM IST
Inspiring lessons quote of the day by Mark Cuban, 'To be a billionaire, you have got to get lucky' offers success advice on luck, timing, hard work, opportunity matter more than money aloneQuote of the day by Mark Cuban presents a more complicated picture of success than the familiar story of effort alone. Hard work can create...
21 Sep, 2026, 07.00 PM IST