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Published August 23, 2022

Today we’d like to introduce you to Anil Karakkattu.

Hi Anil, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
“Believe you can and you’re halfway there” -Theodore Roosevelt

Having been born and raised in a middle-class family in India, I did pretty much everything that was expected of a middle-class child – good education, a well-paying job, and marriage. I progressed well in my career of over a decade and a half with a niche in the manufacturing and IT industry. I was fortunate that every role I took on was heavily focused on strategy and operations.

 While I thoroughly enjoyed what I was doing, deep down something was gnawing my heart. There was a feeling of a big void and dissatisfaction with my job. I wanted to work for myself. I wanted to start something on my own. However, the fear of the unknown, along with financial and family responsibilities kept me from pursuing this dream. But I never stopped dreaming. 

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