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Perseverant Attitude and Exemplary Mindset to Change lives for Better

As it goes without any second thoughts, the success of Prime Insights Magazine is the pure result of the appreciation and support we receive from our readers. We have said it thousand times and will say it again- to have the opportunity of recognizing the inspiring sagas of today’s business ecosystem on this platform feels like a dream coming true. The entire team is dedicated to knowing what your interests are and bringing content that does justice to these interests. We have never missed the opportunity of keeping ourselves updated and promise to thrive forth and back with the same spirit.

Strengthening your belief in our efforts, we have brought yet another edition that symbolizes the marvelousness of innovative entrepreneurial spirit. A group of dedicated individuals curated this publication in an attempt to be the assertive narrator of these inspiring sagas. For the cover page of this edition, we shortlisted the brand story of Veeprho Group. Veeprho Group is an emerging torchbearer in the global market of Impurity Reference Standards for the Pharmaceutical industry. The brand is offering services in the research, development, and supply of synthesized impurities, intermediates, metabolites, and API. Their business model is

developed strategically to regulate the high quality of the products with cost-effective prices. The team closely monitors the demands of their clients with an extra edge of assertiveness and years-long expertise. The main purpose attached to Veeprho is to become a one-stop solution for the critical products needed by the pharmaceutical industry under continuous research and development. The whole story behind the brand’s inception was narrated by the respected entrepreneur Mr. Venkat Shinde- CEO of Veeprho Group. While conversing with him, we couldn’t stop but vow down to the passion and resilience he has showcased over these years. He didn’t let challenges wither away his resoluteness and marched ahead toward his vision. A seasoned leader like him is leaving no stone unturned in showing the world how important it is to ignite that fire of perseverance with ourselves.

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DR. VENKAT SHINDE

Refurbishing the Indian Pharmaceutical Industry with Next-Gen Medicinal Chemistry Services

When we talk about an emerging, research-based global pharmaceutical company that combines a diverse stratum of skills and resources to provide robust scientific support to revolutionize the healthcare environment, only one name steals the show. VEEPRHO is that irrefutable name! However, what you read in this section here is just the beginning of something profoundly inspiring. Our Prime Insights team takes pride in featuring the entrepreneurial journey of the dignitary entrepreneur Dr. Venkat Shinde, CEO of Veeprho Group. He has more than 28 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry and worked in fields like Research, Manufacturing, Formulation Development, International Marketing, International Law, International Regulations, QA, RA, and IPR. Amongst others, his treasure of knowledge is beyond perfection. The company believes in providing a robust and practical approach to solving customer challenges totaling customer loyalty and satisfaction. We had the opportunity to share a conversation with the leader, where he spilled the beans about his company’s success mantras and insights from his journey so far. His intellect left us mesmerized and will do the same for our global readership panel. Join us till the end to relish this fascinating draft under this special segment of “The Leader Behind an Admirable Company 2023”.

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Tale Behind Company’s Inception

Incorporated in 2011, Veeprho was founded with a vision but without any capital. In 2012, acknowledging their potential, a bank funded the company to expand its research laboratory. In the following year, 2013, Veeprho gained recognition as a promising research support company in the Indian Pharmaceutical industry. From there, the organization started to offer its services to pharma tycoons like Dr. Reddy’s, Ajanta, Novartis, Lupin, GSK, Hetero, and Pfizer. The trajectory picked up, and the services reached over 100 top Indian and International pharma companies. The clients couldn’t praise the quality of high-level scientific solutions enough. That is when Dr. Venkat decided to invest more capital in expanding his business. From 2014-17, the efforts started turning fruitful and Veeprho witnessed a global expansion by opening its research labs and offices in Europe and the USA. Today the brand is the indomitable face in the research and development segment of the pharma industry.

“Veeprho Group has acquainted enormous milestones because of its ground-work. After its foundation in 2011, we established our position in India in 2013, opened the European office in 2014, and the US office in 2017. We scaled the business at the global platform

within six years from the inception.” addresses Mr. Venkat Shinde.

Mr. Venkat’s Take on the Hardships of Entrepreneurship

When we asked the leader about his struggles during his entire journey, he explained, “It was an extremely challenging call for me not because of my professional work, but because of politicians, private NGOs, and police. I was unaware of these people keeping an eye on my company’s growth. While I was away traveling to meet my clients and bringing more projects to work on, these people occluded my way with their illegitimate actions. These people had a perception that the company was earning good numbers and left no stone unturned in extorting us. Facing all of these unethical conspiracies became common, and so I decided to leave the country to pursue my dream. In 2018 I settled in Europe for my family’s betterment. With fortune supporting my serene vision, I got a supportive and hard-working team in India who continued to take the legacy ahead. I have them on board as Directors, and my business in India is also running smoothly. Now, I am solely focusing on my business in Europe and the USA.”

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A team that Surpasses the Realm

The Synthetic Chemistry (NCE) team at Veeprho is well-trained to design and synthesize novel compounds from mg to kg quantities. The company can carry out multi-step synthesis using the latest technologies and methods. Their competency in chemistry includes skilled chemical reactions and methodologies such as-

• Chiral synthesis

• Pyrophoric reactions

• Organometallic chemistry

• Macrocyclic compounds

• Fluorine and Boron Chemistry

• High-pressure Cryogenic reactions

• D labeled reaction, and Metabolite synthesis

They hold expertise in a diverse chemical space including - Enzymes (such as kinases and proteases), GPCR modulators, Protein-protein interactions, and Peptidomimetics Ion channels. The medicinal chemistry team can work for hit-to-candidate activities including: -

• Hit identification

• Hit to lead optimization

• Back-up candidate identification

• Development of compounds for oral, inhaled, or parenteral administration

• Synthesis of prodrugs, salts, and cocrystals of the lead molecule

Adaptability with Changing Market Trends

Changing market trends are inevitable in the growing space for innovations. The pharmaceutical industry is also demanding such advancements. The team at Veeprho is keeping itself updated concerning the new regulations in global pharmaceuticals. The team closely analyzes the brewing challenges in their industry and develops strategies to keep the organization self-ready for opportunities. Veeprho is also preparing to provide its services at competitive prices via research and development. Research and development is the company’s oxygen for survival. “To survive in the highly scientific environments of the international market, we have to invest intricately in building a strong-rooted research team to tackle all kinds of challenges with ease. I am proud to say that Veeprho is sustained on the pedestal of R&D and procures dominion over its industry peers, “ says Dr. Venkat Shinde.

Holding Persistence in Entrepreneurial Competition

According to Mr. Venkat, “A CEO’s role is like Shree Krishna’s role in Mahabharata. The CEO is the driving

force that guides, motivates, creates new leaders, and transforms the team’s thought process. Under their passion and nurturance, imagination can be brought to reality. I think there is no competition at the CEO level. The real competition of a CEO is with themself and not with others. There has to be a sense of validation in thoughts from time to time. CEOs need to be selfreliant and self-motivated with full clarity about their actions. In my view, we should not consider them as CEO, those who have an “’it’s okay’ attitude” towards their responsibilities. A true CEO always has clarity in mind and commitment in heart to guide the team about the importance of the company’s ambitions.”

Continuing, he quotes, “CEO or entrepreneurship is a challenging path to take. Ups and downs are indispensable. There will be a lot of tests of your patience, trials of your knowledge bank, and checking of your resilience. The most critical parameter in an entrepreneurial cycle is the financial trap. If they invest in somebody’s advice without using their own logic/ brain, then major setbacks will await them.”

His advice to those CEOs who give up on their dreams is, “There might be a lot of other opportunities and shortcuts attracting you. Many times, these shortcuts may divert you from your ambition. But it is your responsibility to find stronger validations to your thoughts daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly by doing self-introspection. By no means you should compare yourself with others. You have to improve for your professional benefits and fetch assertive alternatives of industry guidance. Work hard with passion, and people will automatically join the path to help you in your journey.”

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Imbibing Professionalism in Work Culture

The company provides a well-nurtured and compatible work environment to the employees. Dr. Venkat revealed that he has curated a flat culture in his company in all global offices. He explains this further: “Flat culture means there is no bureaucracy, means there is no level like VP, GM, boss, super boss, etc. Every person is working independently. They know their obligations and targets to be achieved. Senior guidance is available for them if any difficulty occurs at some level. Every employee has the access to call, message, or email me. I ensure to engage directly with them to understand their difficulties. I am always open to my employees’ aspirations to increase their efficiency day by day. Because of multiple levels of reporting culture, a company suffers a lot. Many small issues are not addressed on time. Effective and efficient communication is missed. Long story short,

top management gets misguided with wrong information from multiple reporting levels. It becomes an utmost priority to traverse 100% correct information to the management. It is only possible if management is continuously involved in the bottom line of employees.”

Ardent Contribution Towards Society

The company abides by its principle of working towards the betterment of society. They have worked for the same by bringing more and more foreign currency to India and generating immense employment opportunities. They also do charity work by providing free education and free health care services to underprivileged children.

Prospectus for Future

Veeprho Group’s team is diligently working to forge quality products and quality documentation to scale up their business plans for the future. Customer satisfaction will be evaluated on the above parameters and help the firm build more substantial grounds of trust. Based on the perfect execution of all these plans, Dr. Venkat manifests to make Veeprho a billion-dollar company in the coming years.

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PG Communication

PR, Content Creation, Consulting and More Becomes Easy and Effective

Because of technological developments, digital media can significantly impact how companies and brands interact with their target audiences. Traditional fields of communication have also been affected. As a result, entirely new categories of work have emerged, and the nature of human interaction has shifted. Opportunities abound as the media landscape increasingly relies on digital innovations for entertainment, news, and commerce. PG Communication, founded by a woman entrepreneur, offers advisory/consulting services, reputation counsel, designing creative content, building media relations, etc., for businesses. Today, we are learning how Pallavi started the company and helping other businesses to expand or get noticed.

Overview Of The Company

Recently, the company celebrated its 10th Anniversary, which reflected the business journey. The customers have always put their trust in the company from the beginning, which adds to the brand’s reputation. Mrs. Pallavi feels fortunate to have a highly dedicated team that has been an essential part of the company’s journey for one decade. The company’s staff always works tirelessly to deliver only the best solution to its customers. Many clients have tried other agencies but have always come to PG Communication with some challenges for their needed solutions or services to the company. Since most customers want the best return on their investment, the company came up with innovations and planned to optimize the customers’ investments and get the best results. The company’s service range covers internal/external corporate communication, public relations building with different media formats and other stakeholders.

The company has success stories because of referrals and client testimonials. As a result, it is still adding clients’ names to its list. The company started a subsidiary business named PG Digital in 2022 to provide Digital Marketing, Brand Building, and SCO/SEO services.

Pallavi | CEO

The Beginning

Pallavi enjoyed a fruitful career as a journalist for several of India’s most prominent publications and websites. She researched extensively and investigated business opportunities after working full-time for ten years. She identified a need in the PR and Communications for Corporations sector. Several major Indian agencies ignored the country’s thriving small and medium-sized businesses. In the beginning, Pallavi established a small agency that catered to mid-sized businesses across various industries. Ten years ago, the market was untapped, and the company benefited greatly from bringing on board many new customers.

The second of Pallavi’s goals was to establish herself as an entrepreneur who succeeds in this field. In those days, there weren’t many agencies that could survive in the middle ground. Pallavi’s desire to have some leeway in her schedule so she could be there when her daughter was young was a major factor.

The CEO’s Struggle

In Pallavi’s opinion, there is no easy road to success as an entrepreneur. To succeed, one must fight on all fronts. The first is the worry of not being able to afford food after leaving a secure, full-time job. The next step is to assemble a competent team of specialists. To make decisions and provide services for her clients, Pallavi needed to draw on her vast experience. At first, she was in charge of the entire process, from pin to print.

“My media Industry friends, IIMC alumnus, colleagues, and support from my family helped me a lot,” Pallavi said of her early struggles. The help of Pallavi’s long-lost friends, for which they charge a small fee, has begun in earnest. She is grateful for the early support she received from them; even after a decade, they remain the true backbone of PG Communication.

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Customers of PG Communication

Numerous sectors and markets are among the company’s extensive list of satisfied customers. It has signed on a handful of publicly traded companies, along with other large and mediumsized businesses, startups, academic institutions, and even a few celebrities. The company plans to provide counsel for and execute all PR and internal communication initiatives. They pay close attention to each client and their business requirements. Every one of the company’s customers is essential to its success. Ten years ago, the company began handling the financial affairs of one of its clients. PG Communication, which was initially of medium size, is now a major international business. After their public offering, investors valued the company at around INR 3,000 Crores. The company oversees all of its public relations operations worldwide.

Keeping Up With The Evolving Market

Worldwide, the business climate is becoming increasingly volatile. The business needs to think quickly on its feet and devise innovative plans to continue to satisfy its customers. PG Communication offers the full gamut of services related to creating compelling communications, including but not limited to: messaging, brand development and positioning, and media planning. Nonetheless, it should achieve its goals while minimizing expenditures.

Growth of the Business

Relations with the public and other forms of communication rely heavily on human ingenuity. Yet, research is crucial in the space industry. The Pallavi team employs various databases, directories, and databases to investigate industries, segments, client niches, and the competition.

The market is full of obstacles, so the company needs to invest heavily in R&D to keep up with the competition. The company’s team is creative and pays close, instantaneous attention to detail. The company also devises, evaluates, and provides its clients with various innovative options.

CEOs Perspective

A time is coming when the era of the glass-enclosed corner office CEO is over. Pallavi regularly communicates with the CEOs of her client businesses and other companies. The modern CEO is a do-it-yourself kind of guy. They face stiff competition both in the market and internally amongst the staff. There is intense competition between the quarters. A quote from Pallavi: “If they don’t deliver results, you’re gone, and the next Company will drill you again to measure your performance.” Today’s most successful CEOs share two additional characteristics. They are an invaluable member of any team and always take the initiative.

Contentment in the Workplace

PG Communication is home to Pallavi’s incredibly hardworking and honest team, which she considers a great fortune. She is pleased to tell you that the original members of her team have played crucial roles in the company’s groundbreaking journey over the past decade. Collaboration and dedication to the satisfaction of PG Communication’s customers have been constant motivators. It’s a fantastic illustration of the benefits of working together both ‘off and on the clock.

Proposed Actions for the Near Future

The company has planned ahead of time after giving close attention to the shifting environment. Its success in the Indian market has

led to plans to expand into a few other international markets soon. The company is also broadening its offerings to meet the needs of its current clientele better and attract new business. It has already released its high-tech offshoot, PG Digital. Customers and businesses continue to benefit greatly from the market insights platforms provide. To put it simply, it aids in the development of superior strategies for communications, PR, and complete digital advertising.

The Achievements and Milestones

PG Communication’s first decade has been quite eventful. The overwhelming majority of the company’s current customers were referred to them and have been loyal ever since. It’s encouraging to get feedback from business leaders and other important parties. “We appreciate your openness. Some customers quickly add, “You guys don’t over-commit and have delivered more results every time.” It’s simple to grasp, and we’ve had nothing but positive feedback from our clients.” When people are kind and encouraging, it brightens my day.

Assisting Others For The Greater Good

Some clients the firm handles CSR activities for include a major listed Company. Members of the team are reluctant to elaborate. However, it collaborates with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) focused on issues such as gender equality, girls’ education, and climate change adaptation.

Message For Other CEOs

The field of management is evolving rapidly. There has been a reevaluation of the ‘mantras’ of management taught in textbooks at some of the most prestigious business schools. All managers need to be more nimble and open to change as they go. And, as Pallavi puts it, “Please don’t get stuck with customary methods that may have worked a decade or two ago.”

Message for Prime Insights readers

According to Pallavi, we need to get creative to develop ideas and strategies that can meet the “apparent” or “latent” needs of the target customer market. She stresses the importance of keeping things “simple” for the Customers. Without solutions and prompt implementation, they are useless.

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FROM BASE TO HEEL‘NIKE’- THE LADDER THAT EVERYONE WANTS TO STEP

An Overview-

The world’s most popular and biggest sportswear company, Nike has turned the world of men from dream to reality by giving shoes a better place to live and fit in. a global corporation by name and a success platform by performance, Let us find out how this magic happened over years and what the keys that led to its success are. Sports have always been a global medium of communication as it penetrates through nations and cultures. It acts as a stimulus, of human aspiration, and is a fantastic industry to work in the better run. Today, Nike is well-recognized for its footwear, clothes, and accessories. It is a diverse and sophisticated multinational organization.

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About the founding pillars-

The company was formerly called Blue ribbon Sports. Headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, U.S. It was founded in 1964 by its two founding pillars Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight.

Philip is a multimillionaire American entrepreneur who is not only the co-founder but also the former chairman and chief executive officer of Nike. He is a graduate of the Stanford School of Business and the University of Oregon. William was a field and track coach in the United States and a cofounder of Nike, Inc. He coached 51 All-Americans, 31 Olympic competitors, 22 NCAA winners, and 16 sub-4 minute milers in his time. From being a mere supplier of shoe bands to designing its unique creation, the company has seen downs but created everlasting up’s in the long run.

Stepping into the world of Nike

Its roots may be traced back to 15th January 1964, when this brand came up with all its potential. Initially, with the recognition of Blue Ribbon Sports’ name, the company was created. At the University of Oregon, Philip came in touch with Bill Bowerman and both of them started to develop something out of a mere shoe industry starting from scratch. Bill was his former team coach of Philip and when both their minds intermingled, they knew that they would create something big. They together started to explore various models on a constant schedule after learning from a local shoemaker. One day, Bowerman brought his shoes and Philips worked on them to create something unique with a customized design. The shoe reputedly functioned so well that Bowerman’s college David won a 400 meters track race in the 1960 Olympics and earned a gold medal. Slowly with an equal partnership, they embarked on their journey. They evaluated the foreign market by distributing their self-made customized shoes and clearly understood that it had a niche community and there was demand. With lower prices and high quality, the company started to beat others around.

The long-lasting mission and vision

Nike’s vision statement says ‘To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete in the world’. It highlights its mission to try anything possible to expand human potential by creating groundbreaking sports innovations and making more sustainable products globally.

Business and revenue model

Nike’s business model is based on the creation and distribution of athletic sporting goods such as footwear, equipment, apparel, etc. The customer segment of Nike geographically includes China, North America, the Asia Pacific and Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Nike promises good customer-seller relationships by acquiring trust in the heart of its customers. They have dedicated their brand to self-service and items are made with a view that consumers will examine and analyze the brand comparing it with others. There is a FAQs section available on the official website, as well as through phone, email, live chat, etc. Nike also offers Nike ID, a customization service that adheres items to customer preference. Customers of Nike rely on brand quality, inventiveness, and prominence. Today, Nike maintains its brand reputation by including superstars like Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, and Cristiano Ronaldo.

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A Glimpse of the Luminary

Previously engaged as a business analyst for the business in Kolkata, Mr. Dokania has hand-held the firm since its inception in Mumbai in 1981. He has had a significant role in transforming the business into a fully-fledged interior solution firm over the last four decades. Having understood the market requirements; Mr. Dokania has set up nine major manufacturing units. These units manufacture Plywood, Veneer, Laminates, Doors, and World Class Furniture right here in India. Leading by example, Mr. Dokania personally looks into every business vertical. Many times he selects products and materials from across the world to ensure the quality check. His ardent conviction, far-fledged ideology, and positive attitude have contributed to establishing the firm at massive heights.

Beginning the Journey

Good-quality and well-designed furniture can give any space, magnificent and aesthetic vibes at an instant. The extra element of finesses is added because your furniture has the power to leave an ever-lasting impression. So, our Prime Insights team is back again with another story of success and dedication by featuring Durian Industries Pvt. Ltd. The brand holds the pioneer position in devising veneer to plywood, home-to-office furniture, modular furniture to office furniture, and workplace solutions.

Durian Furniture is a company that coalesces its passion for client satisfaction along with industry expertise to bring quality products on board. With an impressive catalog of 700- products ranging from factorymade to imported furniture, the company is relentlessly working in their realms. Mr. Sajjan Dokania- the Chairman and Managing Director of Durian Industries Pvt. Ltd has been the strongest pillar of support

Mr. Sajjan Dokania: The Company made its first move in the wholesale and retail trade of plywood in 1981. Later in 1985, we started creating majestic spaces for homes and offices. From the days of importing furniture, we now ventured into setting up our manufacturing unit. We manufacture our range of ergonomic sofas, beds, chairs, and tables. After the inception of our modular factory, we have evolved into a trusted provider of colossal office desks and shelving systems. We have handled multiple turnkey projects of all scales and sizes across both the public and private sectors of India. The roots of our company have absorbed over 40 years of expertise and knowledge in crafting basic spaces.

Standing Strong Against the Obstacles

Mr. Sajjan Dokania: The times are changing and becoming challenging for new CEOs. The current leaders are much more confident with efficient management skills and education in hand. The modern go-getter attitude is helping the c-suites to overcome all

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of these challenges. Just having a thorough understanding of the market in terms of knowing the ROI helps germinating lucrative actions and realistic goals. With that being said, the right balance between your successes and failures can prove equally fruitful. Since the beginning of the company, I have always worked with the same conviction, and facing doubts all the way is obvious. However, we need to stick to our confidence and vigor. Every endeavor might not give similar results. But having agility along with that positive attitude will go a long way to determining true success.

Talking about the Achievements with Pride

Mr. Sajjan Dokania: Our Company is glad to have enjoyed an incredible journey over these years along with adding many feathers to the cap of achievements. We will be taking it year by year!

• In 1985, Durian started plywood production and opened the doors to the first manufacturing unit in Palghar.

• In 1998, an entire timber-peeling plant was installed in Wada, Maharashtra. After the course of years, our quality made its mark and we saw an immense spike in demand. By 1991 we set up in total four manufacturing units in Palghar.

• In 1998, Durian ventured into the manufacturing of PVC for Door Skin and Molded Doors with an exquisite art facility at Wada, Maharashtra.

• In 1999 Durian created an exclusive Home Furniture Showroom in Ahmedabad with an imported-centric home furniture vibe to it.

• In 2001, our largest flagship store was launched in Mumbai.

• 2006 was our year of introducing Modular Furniture and we saw an optimistic beginning of modular workstation production.

• In 2010 we were felicitated with the prestigious FSC certificates.

• 2012 welcomed another milestone of setting up a Secondary ETP Plant which enables us to recycle over 10 lakh liters of water each month.

• Our team and customer panel witnessed the inception of Wink Mattress and Beddings from Durian. It included a dense range of décor products and interior designing consultation services. We started delivering our services to over 7000+ pin codes country-wide.

As we discussed, our conviction has made us what we are today and many more goals are in the queue of making their sparkle.

Research and Development Form the Backbone

Mr. Sajjan Dokania: Durian Industries mixes the passion for client satisfaction with industry expertise to come up with quality products. Every time we try to elevate our creativity and exceed the previous ones. Challenging the way we perform and perceive things with a different approach helps us to dive deeper into business innovations. The company is collaborating with the reputed ones in the industry to know how people think. Our classic range of designed and handcrafted veneer beds comes with intricate Marquetry work. These veneer beds are the epitome of creativity and we have created marvels with veneer.

Digitalization for the Win

Mr. Sajjan Dokania: Digitalization has many benefits as well as challenges associated with it. For us standing true to the basic DNA and mission of the company while adapting to the continuous cycle of digitalization was quite a task. The company needs to move along with these numerous changes. The leader has to take those lessons along and have the vision to lead the team. The ultimate goal is to have a sound clarity of achievements and the roads that lead us to them. Digital is a powerful tool to interact with a wider audience and serve consumers with authenticity. The pandemic pushed the pedal of our digital journey. Leveraging it, we were able to recognize the purchasing patterns of our consumers. When this edge is understood and implemented in the right direction, then it has the strength to surpass all those tough ceilings.

Amplifying Client Satisfaction

Mr. Sajjan Dokania: It is our personal belief that when someone purchases a piece of furniture, it leaves a surreal memory behind. For these satisfying experiences, we go miles ahead to serve our consumers with integrity and values. Our evergreen creations are fabricated with a blend of form and functionality to enhance the paradigms of the Indian lifestyle. We have the call to invest in our people and resources thereby bringing new things every day!

Aspirations for the Future

Mr. Sajjan Dokania: We are working to grip our hold on PAN India by creating various touch points for our customers in the form of brick-and-mortar stores. Our near goal is to become the first and trusted choice for exemplary interior solutions. Expanding the range of products and services offered will let the consumers choose from the pool as per their choices. Building an ardent online presence and enhancing our performance will also be on our target list. Marching towards digitalization and leveraging it to curate an upstanding experience for the online audience is another significant strive for us. We want our online audience to enjoy a simplified and hassle-free ordering process.

Motivating the Team to Keep Flourishing

Mr. Sajjan Dokania: The business space is becoming challenging and the only way to stay relevant is to maintain consistent quality and service for decades on end. The other challenge is to keep moving with time and learn new things. With an ebullient team of professionals, Durian has forayed into e-commerce platforms and made our presence across India with more than 40 stores. We launched our website in 2015 and brought a rigorous flow of ideas, thoughts, and discussions with a focused goal of creative ideology. Every employee needs to feel that they are the building blocks of the big picture and have a sense of individual ownership in the company’s growth.

Parting Words for the Readers

Mr. Sajjan Dokania: To have that edge over the peers, all entrepreneurs need to have a vision that stands true to its purpose. You have to be daring to dream big and aim at higher heights on realistic grounds. Always have the energy to work as a robust team with mutual trust and shared accountability toward a common goal. The environment needs to be collaborative and productive to achieve fresh perspectives. To be able to see the brighter side of challenges, we can inspire to create a business innovation that drives sustainable efficiencies and delivers indomitable product offerings.

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HOW TO IMPROVE EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT

Employee engagement refers to the level of interest and enthusiasm workers show toward their jobs. Participation from staff members is essential for gauging and sustaining an organization’s culture. Verify if workers are actively contributing or just punching the clock. Learn whether or not your company’s methods of team building and human resource management provide optimal business results. The right approach may strengthen your organization’s and its employees bonds.

How important is employee engagement?

Day in and day out, employees’ actions and choices affect their colleagues and the company. The way management and staff treat one another can significantly impact the decisions made by both parties, putting your business at risk. The question that leaders must explore is “how” employee engagement is crucial. If workers aren’t invested, their teams won’t be, and the company’s bottom line will suffer.

Ideas to enhance employee engagement

A relationship is a difficult thing to maintain. Participation from teams or employees alone will not alter an organization’s culture. The employee engagement indicator is useful for managers and teams to have honest and meaningful conversations about how to improve employee engagement. The framework offers various recommendations to aid in the team-building process.

1. Design jobs (and redesign)

Think about the job’s structure, the business problems it addresses, and the “right” amount of responsibility. Workplaces with employees who are bored or who lack sufficient challenges might consider a redesign.

We’re committed to our employees’ long-term success. Offer extra learning opportunities and projects, including weekly performance evaluations, corporate ladder climbing, and interdisciplinary skill development.

2. Help employees find purpose.

Help people make their own choices. The morale of an organization may be boosted by giving workers more autonomy in their work. Make it easy for workers to provide comments and do something with their input. Managers should discuss how workers have helped the firm achieve its goals.

Inspire your staff so that everyone has a chance to weigh in on a recent project or business meeting and ask for feedback. During video meetings, it’s a good idea to get feedback from new contributors when it’s easy to lose track of ideas.

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3. Trust-building

Leaders may earn their employees’ trust by showing they’ve given thought to their concerns. When you show your employees that they are valuable by acts of service, community building, cooperative endeavors, and power distribution, you demonstrate that they are valuable to you. The same goes for advocating for workers, fixing team issues, and catering to employees’ specific wants and requirements. These actions, rather than words, establish long-lasting feelings of trust and security.

4. Supportive and informative feedback

Boost employee development by providing them with new opportunities and challenges. Ensure your employees are always learning and growing by giving them hard tasks. Staff development relies on consistent feedback. Motivate staff members often. You may express your appreciation to your remote or virtual personnel by sending them a message.

5. Holistically support workers

When employers show interest in their whole workers, those workers feel valued. Encourage strong leaders and make sure everyone understands what is expected of them. Invest in the well-being of your employees by providing them with events and benefits that address their physical health, mental health, financial security, and sense of job satisfaction. Acknowledge employees’ efforts and prod them to take a break and refuel.

6. Gamify work.

The fitness game apps are effective. Once you’ve walked 10,000 steps, you win a reward. You’ll benefit from an employee’s success in reaching their objectives and climbing the corporate ladder. Using gamification in the workplace can increase productivity and benefits employees’ health and well-being.

7. Reward workers

Recognize and reward employees, especially those who do very well. The goal is to acknowledge the efforts and achievements of the staff. Recognizing and rewarding employees’ efforts may boost morale and productivity.

8. Deepen your workers’ relationships

Keep in mind that all of an employee’s relationships are interdependent. It is demonstrated by COVID-19. Unexpectedly, there is a confluence of family, hobbies, and outside forces. To properly support their teams, managers should prioritize work-life balance.

Conclusion

There is sometimes a lack of cohesion across various company-wide involvement efforts. They will likely see participation more as retention than as recruitment. Or, they may be aware of the advantages of an interactive onboarding process but be unaware of the potential effects of involvement in performance reviews. Companies that care about their employees’ engagement take a different tack. They incorporate employee engagement into every facet of the employee experience, making each part stronger than it would be on its own.

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CYBERSRC : Bringing a new definition to Cyber and Digital Security

CyberSRC® is an umbrella brand that provides a vast array of Cyber & Digital Security Products & Services. The entity is empanelled by CERT-IN (Computer Emergency Response Team of India) under MIETY as a security auditing agency. With offices in India and the United Kingdom, the organization is certified in ISO 27001 and ISO 9001. The company was founded in January 2018 and provides a comprehensive suite of proprietary External Threat Intelligence solutions, such as Phishing & Rouge application detections, Social Media monitoring, Dark Web monitoring, brand abuse monitoring services, and the capability to detect web defacements and take down support services. In addition, it offers various consultancy, advisory, and implementation support services relating to Cyber Risk. With over 50 years of combined experience, the CyberSRC team has created novel Threat intelligence and Vulnerability Management solutions with the support of a highly diverse and enthusiastic staff. It is coupled with a unique V-CISO & V-DPO Services offerings that support pay-per-use model.

In its limited 5-year history, CyberSRC Consultancy has accumulated a clientele that includes some of the world’s most famous MNCs with over 150 clients from various sectors including Banking, NBFC, IT/ITes/ Internet Companies, E-commerce, Manufacturing, Govt, Army and Enforcement agencies etc. The firm is predicted to soon become India’s premier cybersecurity consulting and solution provider organization.

Personal and Professional Life Balance

Mr. Vikram Taneja (CEO)explains, “There is a perpetual balancing act between personal and professional life. During a time of increased personal stress, we must all persist. We are all in the same boat, wouldn’t you say? I intend to provide myself and the CyberSRC family (workers) with sufficient breathing room by fostering a culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance through rules such as compensatory time off, flexible daily entry/exit timings, hybrid culture, and the least amount of disruption in off-office hours, among others. Therefore, he strives to balance his personal and work life for himself and his professional family (employees).

Mr. Vikram says that competition exists at every level. The organization has prioritized leadership, growth, and innovation above the competition. How is today superior to yesterday? How can it develop a product or process that provides more value to its most valued customers?

The Challenges Facing CEO

Mr. Vikram has always been intrigued by people who have achieved great success while starting their lives in anonymity. His journey from a normal corporate employee to the ambitious entrepreneur who launched a startup and expanded it into a professional organization is comparable to that of countless others. Today, the company maintains a successful organization with over five years of professional experience in cybersecurity, a feat for a startup. It has been played not just according to standard game rules but also according to rules established for this game. The brand is one of the few research-based

organizations, with an indigenous Threat Intelligence Platform (SRC-TI) and Vulnerability Management platform. It works on numerous other game-changing aspects, including security solutions for Metaverse, web3, 5G, Robotics, IOT/OT systems, and other digital ecosystems.

Mr. Vikram has transitioned from entrepreneur to CEO, and it is incredible to be on such a roller coaster journey. From where it started five years ago to where it is today in such a difficult environment, overcoming problems such as employees’ and customers’ everyday mistrust of abilities, the company has done a tremendous lot. Over ninety per cent of the company’s employees and customers have stayed loyal throughout the years.

CyberSRC® Clients

The organization provides unmatched service to its consumers. Its customer consists of companies with between five and twenty thousand people. Even the biggest organizations in India lag behind the brand’s

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grasp of procedure and policy, which is suitable for small to large businesses. As the company recognizes that SMBs and startups have limited financial resources, its pricing strategy is very flexible and fluctuates dependent on client size. Despite this, many firms have a very high requirement for Cyber Security despite limited resources. The company has created unique and hybrid models, such as V-CISO, V-DPO, and Security as a Service, to deliver pay-per-use security while satisfying the ongoing needs of such organizations.

Following Market Trends

The market mainly depends on customer input. Mr. Vikram is the company’s top salesman most of the time since he believes that when the business is in the lead, it can better attend to the demands of its customers. The specifications are then converted into a solution or product.

The company’s sales and pre-sales personnel are highly skilled in customizing solutions to meet each customer’s demands. It believes that the company’s culture must swiftly and aggressively adapt to the present environment.

R&D

Since the company’s inception, research has been its primary priority. The organization has encouraged employees to commit at least 10% of their monthly time to research and development. The company is a research-driven Cyber Security firm that has produced various products, including Threat Intelligence Solutions, Vulnerability Management Solutions, Honeypots as Services, and unique offerings of Virtual CISO, Virtual DPO, and Security as a service model. It reflects the brand’s commitment to innovation and researches the most current Cyber Threats and issues.

Employee Contentment

In the society where the firm operates, not everyone has the same needs and preferences for food, clothing, and shelter as previous generations. It has attained a new level of social stability, esteem, and autonomy. It has had an interesting impact on company management. Due to changes in social dynamics, businesses adhering to obsolete beliefs will no longer be profitable. Keeping employees’ content does not need a compensation boost but rather a focus on the company’s overall requirements and a rise in employee engagement and decision-making capacity.

Inspiration

Mr. Vikram said, “If the quest for knowledge is your passion, then everyone is your Guru.” He seeks to learn from all executives, both inside and outside the Cyber Security area of the organization. He endeavours to read several books about business, education, motivation, and aspiration. He was recently inspired by Elon Musk, his exploits, and his story of tenacity and perseverance. Even though he has failed several times, he continues his quest and is a legend in the world of business.

The Future Initiative

The organization is growing both horizontally and vertically. It has been focusing on developing both its customer base and its skills. The brand is centered on standardization and process enablement so that our associates can produce higher-quality work. It is committed to becoming one of India’s leading 10 Cyber Security companies.

CyberSRC Achievements and Milestones

In its first three years of existence, the company was one of the youngest to be designated as a CERT-in empanelled security auditor (under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology). It is an India-based MSME/Startup with 100% made-in-India components offering an indigenous External Threat Intelligence Platform (SRC-TI), which is in the scaling phase and has been implemented at a handful of customer locations, including one of the major banks. The company’s top-line sales increased by 150% in the prior year. The company invests in technology and personnel development to boost its growth rates.

Message for the Readers

Entrepreneurs now have more opportunities than ever due to shifts in market dynamics and improvements in the business environment. Thank you to the Indian government for giving entrepreneurs these opportunities. Nevertheless, according to Mr. Vikram, some executives with a conventional business mindset put a greater emphasis on brand names and prominent logos than on the value provided by each provider. He feels that this mindset must shift and that the government must provide equal opportunities. Entities, including businesses in the private sector. In addition, he anticipates that this knowledge will be distributed, allowing Indian businesses to flourish without the need for foreign finance (outside India).

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Mike Howard chief security officer of Microsoft

Meet The Man Who Keeps Microsoft Safe And Secure

Mike Howard, the chief security officer of Microsoft has done tremendously for Microsoft’s growth and security. The former CIA officer is prepared for everything from bad to worst whether it is a terrorism threat or a natural disaster situation. He is also set with solutions to act for the impacts caused by various events that could trigger pressure both on the organization and its employees. Today’s world holds a big threat to the internet and its usage and that is cybersecurity. More and more society are globalized, and business gets expanded, everything works with fingerprints and has been operating digitally. Howard always said that traditional security issues or theft, violence against workers, terrorism and natural disasters are still bigger challenges in terms of business security.

This fact holds true when the company is large and under public demand. The security team set up by Howard is ultimately responsible for the safety and security of Microsoft’s entire executive team, consisting of roughly 90000 employees, 90000 contractors and 700 facilities in over 100 countries worldwide. He is also responsible for all their computer hardware equipment functioning and holding the security of the entire data they contain. The security team under him also deals with threats of violence against executives and employees, kidnapping threats, natural disasters, property threats, terrorism, intellectual property protection, etc. it is always ready to respond to a new problem and also holds certain evacuation plans in place such as in all of its locations affected by the Arab Spring.

During the initial years of Howard’s time in the company, the security team had to evacuate employees from Beirut and the Ivory Coast. In case of any threatening letters, the security team deals with regular emailbased safety information and warning to all employees who travel overseas. Finding ways to communicate and demonstrate the importance of security which can be both physical or cyber to the company’s executives, is the main key to developing a security program that manages to keep such a huge public company running smoothly.

The IT security counterpart of Howard has been working diligently to let the decision makers understand the basics of security and to support those security efforts and the pushing down of that message throughout the enterprise. Howard believes that the driving force behind physical and cybersecurity is part of the reason that Microsoft’s company culture has come to reflect those values. Howard has said that their security team always brief all new corporate vice presidents on security and brings senior executives to the Global Security Operations Center in Redmond. They are shown what technologies are employed and the emergency doors set to keep the company safe during harsh times.

According to Howard, Microsoft has come to understand what many companies never do and that is cyber and physical security is integral to the company’s overall business based on its marketing plan. As security is crucial to the entire technical world, so he always keeps in mind that intellectual property could be compromised when required, however, it can cause problems to the company’s reputation and values or lead to lawsuits. So, the company must be socially aware and conscious of its security by making cultural shifts when necessary. The team under Howard has been essentially deputized to every ear and eye of the company’s policies with a formal training program. Because training is a priority for any security background. Education and creating awareness for both employees and vendors is necessary for Microsoft without which no security can work or function as and when required. The security team is in-built with a robust employee assistance program.

For a security program to run efficiently, a backup plan and an automated drive where data are saved are of utmost necessity. Howard has always kept in mind a plan B to function when the basic plan fails to action during a crisis. The lost data is hard to retrieve, therefore for any newer threats or challenges, a backup of the original data is necessary to be stored. Thus, the team under his leadership is not only oriented towards efficient security functioning but also alert about any unforeseen circumstances and how to respond when situation change and affect the company’s growth.

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SKAMAKHI

By Legends And Inspiring Others

Companies can rise and fall with time. There are, however, organizations that have stood the test of time. Their secret is a strong leader, who inspires their teams, gets others on board with the company’s mission, and drives creative problem-solving. Everyone from shareholders to shoppers to workers values a strong leader at the head. The life story of Chetna Jhamb, India’s most influential business leader, is presented here.

Overview

Ms. Chetna Jhamb is a businesswoman who has launched companies in the United States and India. She was involved in many different industries and businesses. First, there is the media industry in the United States and India. She expanded into other ventures later on, including the healthcare industry, which she has been active in across the US and internationally. Her team and she are developing a new digital firm offering various services. They will soon roll out a public version of their social media app.

She began working at an early age, juggling several jobs before launching her company in the United States in 2016. Ms. Chetna first stepped foot in India a year ago. She is an Indian film producer, and her regional film “Begunah” is about to hit theatres. Making a positive contribution to society is central to her concept of success. She has the potential to improve any situation within her sphere of influence, bringing about greater prosperity and providing future generations with more promising employment prospects.

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Maintaining a Healthy Balancing Act

Even though Ms. Jhamb’s professional life is highly demanding due to multiple diversity and then traveling so often all over the world, she still makes an effort to manage her private space by doing a couple of things. She enjoys meditating as a hobby. As a result, She has a pretty comfortable life, and she schedules at least three hours a day for herself to do her chores and whatever makes her happy. That’s why she leans more toward metaphysical realizations; it’s just who she is.

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Ms. Chetna’s Struggle

According to Ms. Chetna, “Challenges and the realization that growth occurs first in your thoughts and the courage which lies within you are universal to anybody who embarks on an endeavor of their own.” It takes time for those activities and significant works to be seen by the world. It’s about time she got recognition for her part in the fight in these spheres. The fact that she was given a chance has left her feeling fortunate. No matter what it is, she is doing it for the sake of development. She gives credit where credit is due—to her parents and God—and acknowledges that adversity is inevitable and that even death can teach you more about life than joy. She is conscious that her knowledge and expertise are a source of power and insight in making decisions.

Maintaining a Frenzy with Market Changes

Ms. Jhamb considers time signifies the growth of various types. When something like this happens at a corporation or on a global scale, people need to develop a parallel framework, especially in light of the dramatic shifts she has witnessed over the previous five years. Nonetheless, since COVID, things have heated up considerably due to the radical reconfiguration of several buildings. All of that is honored by her. According to her, for trends to persist, it is necessary to combine an awareness of consumer demand with an appreciation of the products being introduced by businesses. Since she works in the ever-evolving media and technology fields, where even the smallest of changes can present significant obstacles, she constantly strives to ensure that her products remain consistent so that her audience can continue to enjoy them as intended. Even yet, it’s a stimulating environment to live in, and the expansion of both the environment and the trends facilitates rapid expansion in both areas.

Development and Research

Although you put too much stock in your instincts, Ms. Chetna Jhamb agrees that R&D is essential. Most of the actions she has taken for her business so far have been based on intuition and the belief that one’s gut instincts can be correct. Still, she always has enough data to back up her gut when taking on new responsibilities.

Struggles between CEOs

The CEO of a company needs to consider the company’s strengths and the story the product is trying to tell before worrying too much about the competition. If the structure remains the same every time, then competition is inevitable.

Employee Satisfaction

According to Ms. Chetna, “It’s crucial to ensure that your company’s policies are applied

consistently and fairly to all employees. “Contentment” is a broad term that can mean different things to different people, so employers’ ideas of what makes their workers happy may differ from those of their workers.”

Skamakhi’s Message

Attempting something like this modern-day, world-altering equation is highly challenging. It’s a nice place to be, but it’s not producing any guiding principles or disciplinary norms. These days, no one is true to themselves, and as a result, society’s foundation is ill-defined. The ideas’ self-control and rigor ensure they won’t be abandoned. Money isn’t everything, but it’s a factor. Accordingly, Ms. Jhamb seeks out temples dedicated to spiritual figures like Swami Vivekananda and Chanakya Niti, where she believes her gods to be housed. She would always look for ways to incorporate that into her life and the world. She adds that Humans must try to communicate well in society. From there, listeners can determine whether or not the speaker is being true to their character or simply saying those things to please them. In the end, it’s up to you to make sure that you’re a part of whatever you say, which is why Ms. Jhamb rarely tried to transmit anything and instead focused on being true to herself by sticking to the same principles and values she’s held fast to all her life.

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CEOs Participation

In the entrepreneurial world and here, in the end, it is all the changing environment, so the more the brain grasps, the easier it is. Still, there is no equation of stability that any CEO is trying to find out nowadays how to create that stability because every time there’s a twitch and turn. Also, that gives a lot of challenges. All things said above have come from Ms. Chetna.

Staying True to Your Goals

Ms. Chetna Jhamb is aware of the stereotype but knows from experience that it is crucial to subvert expectations wherever possible. She says, “There will be difficulties, but the most important thing is to make sure your finances are under control, and you know what will happen if they aren’t.” People often give up or declare doom if their finances aren’t where they need them. Hence, it’s important to devote at least three years to developing a thorough business plan.

Plans for the Long Term

Ms. Jhamb believes that in today’s world, everyone and everything has a place. She agrees that careful and strategic planning makes the growth factor possible. In light of this, she feels confident in her ability to generate substantial employment opportunities soon. She has the opportunity to contribute much to developing the countries where her businesses operate, including her home country of India.

Corporate Social Responsibility

The company hasn’t publicly discussed its philanthropic efforts so far. Still, it plans to get involved in some largescale causes soon. These causes will form the basis of the company’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts, along with the promotion of any kind that both benefits the business and satisfies the needs of others.

Instructions to Readers

According to what Miss Jhamb has learned about the Prime Insights audience, if you’re reading all these articles, it’s because you have the ambition to become—or are—something in life. Be confident that you are prepared for whatever lies ahead and have the guts to stay in that atmosphere until your fear breaks. You must put in the time and make sure your inner power is in you; you must disconnect from negativity and noise to develop. Nothing exists outside of your mind. Readers in both the aspirant and accomplished categories who find value in Prime Insights should keep that in mind.

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OYO SUCCESS STORY: INSPIRING JOURNEY OF RITESH AGARWAL

When in India, finding hotels within budget was a bigger issue than the availability of hotels, a man came up with a vision of creating a solution for people looking for affordable hotels and introduced OYO Rooms at a young age. This man’s name is Ritesh Agarwal, the founder and CEO of OYO Rooms. It has successfully resolved issues relating to the availability of hotels and their cost and cleanliness. As India’s largest budget hotel chain, OYO Rooms has emerged as one of the country’s most successful start-up businesses in recent years. It now has a presence in every region of the world, with a total of 46,000 vacation homes, 850,000 hotel rooms, and 23,000 hotels.

Ritesh Agarwal, who is still in his 20s but has already become one of the most successful businesspeople in the world, is the man who came up with the concept of OYO, which means “On Your Own.” Ritesh Agarwal was obsessed with technology and also had a strong desire to travel all over the world. During his travels, the problem with inexpensive motels came to light. Ritesh Agarwal came up with the idea to create Oravel Stays when he was just 17 years old. The company, modeled after Airbnb and ultimately became OYO rooms, was launched by Ritesh.

The Journey

Ritesh Agarwal was from a modest household and spent his childhood in Orissa’s Bissam Cuttack. Ritesh Agarwal received his education at Sacred Heart School in Rayagada, Orissa. He had a strong desire to start his own business, so to work toward that goal, he enrolled in the Indian School of Business and Finance in Delhi. His goal was to become an entrepreneur. Despite this, he quit college in the middle of the semester to launch his own business. Because he wanted to see the globe, he became aware of the absence of reasonably priced hotels in India that offered satisfactory service levels.

If he locates reasonably priced hotels, however, there may be a problem with the absence of essential amenities such as comfy mattresses, air conditioning, breakfast facilities, and wireless internet access. It sparked an idea in his head for something he might accomplish to fix these problems.

He combined his passion for exploration with his infatuation with modern technology to produce something of service to others. This young man found his way to success, although his journey did not have an easy path, that it had difficult roads, such as issues with funding, marketing, and reaching out to the investors and property owners, and also faced mixed reactions from friends and relatives around him and other things like that; however, this young guy did find his way.

He got his start on the road to success by developing a website called Oravel Stays, which made it easier for consumers to find and book hotels at reasonable prices in their immediate area.

It was useful for travelers to identify hotels within their price range. Still, it did not fulfill the objective he had in mind when he started this endeavor. Soon after, he had the epiphany that the primary problem lay in the non-standard services, so he

revamped his previous company model, improved it, and relaunched it as “OYO Rooms,” which offers rooms that are easy on the wallet and come with the usual amenities in over a thousand hotels all over India and has since expanded to other parts of the world.

OYO rooms are nothing more than an idea to create India’s largest chain of cost-effective, young, and standardized rooms. The company’s goal is to build the hippest chain possible that will meet both the fundamental standards and the high expectations for rates in a manner that has never been seen before.

The life of Ritesh Agarwal should serve as a powerful lesson and motivation for everyone with dreams of starting their firm and making their mark in the world of commerce. One of the primary qualities contributing to this individual’s success in becoming India’s youngest billionaire is his exceptional capacity for original thought.

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NEXX CONSULTING:

Fabricating Leading Edge Benchmarks In The HR Consultancy Services

Leaders, who not only focus on themselves but also focus on the wider world, have the qualities to devise perspectives, innovate and manage an organization. Such dignitaries have managed to keep people as a priority and excel wonderfully in all directions. Keeping this as our cosmic spirit, Prime Insights Magazine has brought the inspirational saga of this first-generation, dynamic leader Mr. Vishal Vyas- Director and Talent Expert of Nexx

Consulting. Mr. Vyas has more than 18 years of indomitable experience in the field of IT staffing and Recruitment. Extremely motivated and ambitious, his ideas shed light on Strategic Hiring and implementing newer recruitment trends. He started Nexx Consulting as an independent recruiter and today the legacy he has created shines brighter than before. Let’s see what facts and instances he has spilled to motivate our readers.

Prime Insights: Please give us a crisp overview of the company and its offerings.

Mr. Vishal Vyas: NEXX CONSULTING was established in 2010 to offer accurate Human Resources executives and Senior Managers. The quintessential focus has been and continues to be on empowering brands to strengthen their business strategies. Our company has excellent hard-working professionals. These professionals have acknowledged and leveraged their fine skills in the Human Resources executive recruitment industry. NEXX is fortunate enough to be working with individuals who have implemented their expertise in making successful placements of Human Resources executives. Our company intricately understands all the requirements required to examine executive talent, especially in Human Resources. We also evaluate what our clients fetch for at the senior levels. With gazillion tests and trials, our team has built knowledge via various fruitful HR executive recruitments. We offer services in the following industries –

• Information & Technology (IT)

• BFS - (Retail & Investment Banking & Finance Services)

• Telecom (OSS/BSS)

• Advertising

• FMCG & Oil & Gas

• Specialized in Retained Search

• Vendor Management

• Recruitment & Staffing Services

• Head- Hunting IT/ ITES

• Banking & Finance

• Oil & Gas & Shared Services

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Prime Insights: Kindly tell us about the inception story of the company.

Mr. Vishal Vyas: I am always among those who once dream and do not sit back without fulfilling it. It was a wild childhood dream of mine. I have dreamt of becoming an entrepreneur and here it is! Where I am standing today, I have witnessed many ups & downs, struggled, and worked in another company to gain needed experience and expertise. I was pursuing Management Studies and Human Resources. Further, I joined a company called Indsoft Systems and worked there for seven years as a Recruiter. There I gained a pivotal understanding of ethics and other necessary information to run a business venture. Starting my own company Nexx Consulting in 2010, the feeling today is full of pride. The contentment of providing jobs to others is surreal.

Prime Insights: Please tell us about the key team members of Nexx Consulting.

Mr. Vishal Vyas: The team of Nexx Consulting has a high saturation of professionalism and all the members here are extremely hard-working.

Mohammad Hussain Salim Shaikh is the leading executive of the HR team. His work concentrates on attracting, developing, and retaining the talent necessary to achieve the company’s goals. He also undertakes the task of building the high-performance culture essential for our domestic and global expansion. An astute HR executive with more than 15 years of experience, he has worked for companies like Indsoft, Jupiter Recruitments & Ace Recruitments for staffing services. He completed his graduation from Mumbai University and pursued a Master’s Degree in Management from Gulbarga University.

Sachin Manoj Jadhav is the leader of Nexx’s regional people function. A seasoned HR executive with more than 12 years of experience, he collaborates with the recruitment team to operate the customer staffing agenda. He has prior experience working with Decency Recruitments. He is also a graduate of Mumbai University and completed his Master’s Degree in HR.

Neha Vishal Vyas is the Operations Head at Nexx Consulting. She assists the leading operations & strategy initiatives that enhance client value and accelerate growth. She is an experienced business

executive with expertise in business lines and regional high-growth firms. Moreover, she also completed her graduation from Mumbai University. Her area of expertise is operation management.

Prime Insights: What are your tips and tricks for keeping a balance between your personal and professional life?

Mr.Vishal Vyas: The general perception of being successful is about making more money. But for me, it is not about making a lot of money. It means achieving success on all fronts of life, whether it’s capturing a colossal client or holding the back of the people who’re most important to you. The essentiality of finding the legitimate balance between your private and professional life has become elementary. This goal can be achieved by defining priorities, organizing days, learning to delegate, and thinking about working from home in many more ways. But the most important is to feel the suitable chord on a particular day. Honestly speaking, hard work and your energy should be in the right spirits. It’s a ladder! So put every step efficiently.

Prime Insights: Being a CEO how is your journey of struggle any different from others?

Mr.Vishal Vyas: Every journey has its chapters of challenges. My struggle story is not much different. It takes meticulous effort and time to climb the ladder of success. There are ups and downs but your attitude towards handling them is the key to success. According to me, ethics and culture are the key factors.

Prime Insights: What is your take on keeping pace with the ongoing trends in the market?

Mr.Vishal Vyas: A judicious manner of keeping yourself abreast of all the brewing business trends is to attend industry events, webinars, HR Conclaves, etc. These events enlighten the potential of networking & online communities. This surely keeps us updated and helps us to stay ahead of the curve as compared to the moves of competitors.

Prime Insights: What are your opinions about the importance of Research and Development for the growth of the company?

Mr.Vishal Vyas: Research and Development have made us

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capable of obtaining and gathering inputs from the market. The latest technological trends are moving towards Cloud, AI, ML, and Data Science. These will be dominating factors in the upcoming digital world. So definitely, it always helps in aligning with the latest and upgraded technology stack.

Prime Insights: Do you feel CEOs today face equal competition or is there an ‘it’s okay’ attitude to it?

Mr.Vishal Vyas: Yes! There is equal competition. To be more precise, it’s a cut-throat competition. Every CEO from a different industry has competition. The sigma rule of handling the competition is a lucrative mindset and strategy. For survivors, CEOs can’t have this okay attitude. CEOs have managed to secure collaborations and engagements on a global level with their distinct ideologies.

Prime Insights: How necessary do you feel it is to keep your employees content?

Mr. Vishal Vyas: Our Company holds high morals when it comes to employee satisfaction and well-being. We truly value them and try to have a positive working environment around them to ensure their overall productivity. For this, we offer rewards, parties, outdoor picnics, sports, privilege leaves, and many more.

Prime Insights: Please tell us about the plans of your company for the coming years.

Mr.Vishal Vyas: Our entire team is working dedicatedly to place ourselves in the “Top 10 Staffing Companies in India” with diligent efforts. We are also anticipating creating a mark at a global level.

Prime Insights: Please tell us about the milestones and achievements of your company so far.

Mr.Vishal Vyas: NEXX CONSULTING has completed ten years of its existence and is currently running into its twelfth year now. The company which started with a single person is now a massive team of professionals exhibiting productivity at every step. So far our company has achieved numerous appreciations and awards from Top IT and BFSI sector clients, i.e Best Vendor, Best Recruiter, Performance Awards, etc.

Prime Insights: Lastly, is there a message you would like to give to Prime Insights readers?

Mr. Vishal Vyas: Ending my words on a positive note I would like to thank my family - Mom, Dad, Wife (Neha), Kid (Sheehan) & My Entire Nexx Core Team (Mohd. Hussain, Sachin Jadhav, Sunny Yelkar, Sanika Wadkar, Vicky Maharana, Bhoomika Jain, Rachit Shah, Jui Kudalkar & Akshata Salvi). We assimilate the driving energy because it comes with new vibes, challenges, and a fresh start. Every 1st of April, we celebrate NEXX Foundation day. NEXX has a flexible approach with its team members. We practice an independent work atmosphere and creative culture. Every team member has bundles of opportunities to participate and grow enthusiastically.

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The World of PayPal and Silicon Valleyinnovative innovations by a bunch of geeks

Amonolithic company formed out of desire and passion by a bunch of geeks- Elon Musk and Peter Thiel is the journey from nothing into a whole diverse entrepreneurial world. The tale of PayPal finds a mention in the book of Jimmy Soni- the Founders, a book that tells the story of PayPal to the world as a tech phenomenon that later became a tale of human endeavor with expanding heights.

Unlike Amazon, Google, Facebook, or YouTube, PayPal wasn’t founded by one but by a group of individuals who joined hands to re-define the usage of the internet in a better version of this entrepreneurial world. The tale began in Ukraine where Max Levchin was born and taught computer code. He soon left his country and shifted to the US. Emerging there from the University of Illinois with an engineering degree, Levchin founded a photo-sharing website called Slide where he came closer to another entity named Peter Thiel. The former shared his opinion of building a world currency and they later worked on it to name it Fieldlink which initially began as a palm pilot-based application. Using it, one could send money to kith and kin by pointing the infrared ports of phones to each other. Later, this software supported the transfer of money to anyone using a mail id.

Theil was an early investor in his set-up and gradually they hired hundreds of investors from engineering backgrounds together they joined hands with Elon Musk’s company which was a finance startup name startupX.com. This was later renamed PayPal. Most of its employees then left eBay and went to build various businesses ranging from philanthropies to investment firms and from digital companies like Tesla, Space X, Palantir, and Facebook to lots of other enterprises with a total net worth higher than the GDP of New Zealand.

Digging deep into facts about how PayPal succeeded slowly but gradually into a global currency-sending and converting site, is quite interesting. Elon Musk who hails from South Africa came to Canada to connect

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with people who are resourceful and so he began going through newspaper articles for any innovative information. One such person was Dr. Nicholson, a banker with Scotia with a lot of interests. He drew Musk’s involvement into the world of currency and finance. Inspired by his thoughts, Musk started to work on several ventures leading him to build out Zip2 which was later sold at a profit, and then X.com was built as a payment portal and gateway. Eventually, Peter Theil’s Confinity merged with his company to establish PayPal.

No Silicon Valley success story is possible without an Indian touch. The most prominent Indian writer Sanjay Bhargava joined X.com and later co-founded ‘Captcha. It is a sort of pre-verification while registering or adhering bank accounts to a specific service portal and comes in the form of a code to the linked phone number to verify the user is a human being and not a robot. Jimmy also highlighted in his book that the University of Illinois has contributed a lot in fetching alumni who have created start-ups like YouTube and PayPal. Today, behind PayPal there is a hired mixture of genuine intellectuals who put their combined effort into its creation, innovation, and presentation. Multilingual individuals from various communities took up an effort to form this highly competitive currency-sharing international market. The success of Silicon Valley has also come out from startups by eminent personalities who have passed from Stanford, MIT, Havard, etc.

PayPal went public in 2002 and the app since then has acquired a path-breaking record amongst other third-party money transaction platforms by its relentless network and technical proficient base. Thus, the names like Thiel or Musk have today become household names with their extraordinary entrepreneurial journey.

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Women entrepreneurs are contributing significant contributions to the business world. Their potential has come out of the shadows and the world is vowing down to their cognizance.

BigShip is also stamping a major impact on the businesses it serves for. The entire team under the guidance of Ms. Swati Mittal: CEO of BigShip has demonstrated exemplary business astuteness, dedication, and performance. Ms. Mittal is one such women entrepreneur who is carving excellence with her knowledge. Our Prime Insights team had a conversation with the entrepreneur and she shared many lesser-known facts about her journey. We are glad to share the brand story and hope that all the readers will also cherish the same.

Overview of the Company

Ms. Swati Mittal: BigShip is an AI-based shipping aggregator that simplifies logistics by leveraging technology and creating the best customer support. We are on a mission to empower businesses with easy logistics solutions in domains like B2C. B2B. D2C and Cross Border. Our company is serving clients

BIGSHIP: AI-ENABLED

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with gilt-edge technology and access to the magnificent services of verified carrier partners. In India, we are present across 29000+ pin codes. The horizons extend to 150 countries, with commercial and non-commercial shipments. Talking about the major highlights of BigShip, I would like to talk about what creates our differentiation

• BigShip is a leading face in B2B aggregation. We were the first to bring diverse carriers serving B2B shipments on our technology platform.

• The expertise we have in simplifying the logistics via simplified software is our USP

• We cater to Cross Border shipments which are quite a cumbersome class of logistics for a layman.

• Offering insurance and making a safe space for logistics is our essential target because many people face many monetary losses in cases of shipment damage.

Inception Story of BigShip

Ms. Swati Mittal: “Your best teacher is your own experience”. I believe in the same. Having experience working in e-commerce websites and platforms, I understood that unmanaged logistics can cause major financial setbacks to businesses. This was one of the key factors that motivated the inception of BigShip. With the coalescence

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of good customer service and bringing chosen carriers across India on one platform, the foundation was laid. Today, we are a team of more than 50 experts in the house who know that change is the only constant. Understanding the need for a sustainable business model, studying the market, and bringing strategic solutions are BigShip’s interesting areas of work. Our company initiated the idea of e-commerce shipments. Service orientation was our supreme goal. With this goal, we could understand that clients have to go through unfavorable money losses on return shipments. To regulate this gap we knew that this needs to be monitored with the smallest TATs possible. We ensured a 2-hour turnaround time for our client replies thus making the supply chains more efficient and responsive.

The Bridge of Management Between Professional and Personal Fronts

Ms. Swati Mittal: During the whole process of building a business, all aspects of your personal and professional life come together. Time is quintessential while building startups. Profound time, money, and effort are required in this direction. So choosing one over the other becomes a task of consciousness. So, you have to choose single guilt at a time. The pleasure of having both is unimaginable. During the beginning of something fresh, keeping a balance is an out-of-the-box question. But the business does bless us with the opportunities to have a bridge in your personal life once all the operations settle down with automation. After you’re successful in building the core team, your ideas become the driving force for them.

Mandatory Struggles of a CEO

Ms. Swati Mittal: Every individual is motivated by some power that is completely different from the others. Even if the motivation is similar but the skills and way of performing the tasks create the bars of differentiation. My path wasn’t very clear and crisp. I can relate to how daring it is to dream big! Yet then it builds if you have the spirit to keep going. The key is to not stop early and see the endless possibilities coming your way. My learning from my past business inspired me to the need for BigShip. I knew the chance of simplifying the logistics for laymen was going to pick up the pace and so I followed my path.

Believing in Employee Empowerment

Ms. Swati Mittal: Today BigShip is a unified and multi-functional SaaS-based platform providing a deep-rooted space for online, social sellers to process, return, deliver or exchange their orders. The platform has so many young and innovative minds associated with it and are bringing more engagement with customers. Young

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minds have greater capabilities to harbor authenticity. Each employee puts in different elements of innovation, research, topics, problems, and target audience. At BigShip we have a smooth inter-disciplinary flow of management across all the hierarchies. Employees have the freedom to communicate in their comfort and share their valuable perspectives about marketing or innovation. We let them take initiative, learn, unlearn and implement. During our team building process, we fetch for people with the zeal of “Intrapreneurship”. We believe that- “A startup needs not the founders to have a vision, yet the team to have that undying spirit of giving their all in”.

Leading the Curve with Tenacity

Ms. Swati Mittal: Our motto is to simplify logistics and make it human-friendly among the nations. We aspire to expand to International grounds with a multilingual app launch. Technical advancements will get the work easy for e-commerce and online shoppers across the world to witness exceptional growth.

Achievements of BigShip

Ms. Swati Mittal: In 2022 we progressed at a lucrative pace. As a team of 50+ accomplishers, we have accelerated growth of 15X from the year 2021. With 10000+ clients already on our list, we aim for a bright future and double these figures. Our team is working wholeheartedly to launch worldwide services comprising crossborder services and a franchise network. We are setting our focus on improvised shipping services, increasing operations, business revenue, number of sellers, and quality of services across the globe.

Final Words from the Luminary

Ms. Swati Mittal: The world is full of opportunities and it won’t stop until you stop it for yourself. Live your life and keep dreaming because, in my opinion, dreamers are the only achievers I have seen.

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The face of global luxury brand LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton-Bernard Arnault

The chairman and CEO of LVMH and a French business conglomerate investor, Bernard Arnault has developed a world-class luxury Goods Company that stands apart from the rest because of its brand value, quality and revenue. However, it’s often said that the zenith to success is often not easy and comes with numerous hardships. Today, Arnault is the wealthiest man in France with a net billion worth of $100 billion. His vision to look through the future and invest in brands that are going to make a milestone in the coming years is noteworthy.

Initial life

Born on 5th March 1949 in France, Arnault is a man who could see through the future and accomplish foal with insight. Being the youngest of all in the family, he did his engineering at a school in Paris in 1971. He first joined hands with a family-based construction company Ferret-Savinel. However, time soon made him realize that he has to make and create something of his own, a name that will generate his recognition over time. Thus, he began to pursue his career in the luxury goods market in the 1980s.

Step to something big, bigger

After moving out of the business from Ferret, he became the chairman and CEO of Financiere Agache, a holding company that owned several luxury brands. Out of an impulse, he made a successful bid in 1987 to take hold of the luxury goods company LVMH and soon acquired its leadership by becoming its CEO. Initially, the downgrade company that wasn’t well recognized by many soon became a leading face to common people and grew to become the largest luxury brand with a portfolio of over 70 brands including some famous ones like Dom Perignon, Louis Vuitton, Moet & Chandon, Sephora and Hennesey. Then he made some remarkable investments in other parallel brands like Dior, Carrefour and Hermes.

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Journey ahead

Today, his created luxury brand generates maximum turnover sales per year in terms of revenue he also owns several vineyards and wineries such as Chateau Cheval Blanc and Chateau d’ Yquem. He is a man of word and hardly discloses his next ideas in front of the media. He believes in doing and creating a trademark rather than boasting. Initially, he faced several challenges as told before like competitors in the luxury market who tried their best to intensify rivalry and create a huge impact on its economic returns. But, with changing face of technology and the true spirit of an entrepreneur, this man has beaten it all and successfully kept his company profitable through the years. Maintaining exclusivity was one of his important benchmarks because it holds the integrity of a prestigious luxury brand.

Awards and recognition

• He ranked as one of the leading faces in Forbes’s World’s Billionaires list. He was the 4th wealthiest person on Earth in 2021.

• He ranked on the Harvard Business Review’s 100 Best Performing CEOs in the world as the 4th best CEO in 2018

• He got the prestigious award of Chevalier de la Legion d’Honneur given to him by the French Government in 1987

• He was also awarded in the annual awards ceremony of Fashion Group International’s Night of Stars and given the Superstar Award, the highest honour in 2012.

A patron of Art

There is another side of this great man that he is a core lover of art and his company is often seen to get involved in several cultural and charitable initiatives and programs. He is also a collector of modern and contemporary art and his collection ranks higher than any other art collection of his kind his collection contains masterpieces of artists Jeff Koons, Pablo Picasso, Alberto Giacometti, etc. he established the Fondation d’ enterprise in 1993 to nurture his artistic instincts.

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Types of Insurance Your Small Business Should Consider

The wavering trends of the current corporate world are captivating but are also bound to heaps of risks. Today small business leaders often experiment with their business models to curate newer benchmarks. In such a scenario there are potent chances of facing big financial and human resource setbacks. So what’s the solution then? To the crux, it is having full-proof insurance for your small business. Here we have discussed the types of insurance your small business should consider. If you’re a small business leader, then don’t leave yourself in a vulnerable space, and make sure to choose at least some insurance to cover all the possible risks.

Top 6 Insurances Your Small Business Should Consider

We all are aware of the fact that even a little negligence can cost a fortune to a business. The losses are fatal not only to the owner but also to the people associated with the company. If a business leader is free from all the bars of losses, he/she will surely have different alpha energy to take their business to another level of success. Moreover, without a strong base of insurance, no other tycoon will be willing to invest money in your company. Let’s begin to see what all types of insurance we’ve mentioned in this article.

General Liability Insurance

General Liability Insurance acts as a safeguard for the owner against any monetary losses occurring in case of death, body injuries, and property damages. For example, if someone faces injuries within your business premises, then they can raise questions about your services and ask for compensation for the same. So a GLC provides compensation for claims caused due to bodily injuries and property damages for which your business is responsible. This is owned by the owners or main authorities of a company and provides stability against thirdparty liabilities.

Professional Liability Insurance

Next we have Professional Liability Insurance, specifically for professionals like doctors, lawyers, accountants, doctors, physicians, etc. As these professions are always amidst life uncertainties, it protects them from the claims of their clients. This policy protects from all sorts of claims that may arise due to negligence, mistakes, omission, and malfunctions. This is especially for those people who deal in providing professional services for a livelihood.

Commercial Property Insurance

As the name suggests, Commercial Property Insurance is a quilt of security for any commercial property. This policy protects commercial property from miss happenings such as fire outbreaks, robbery, and unforeseen natural disasters. This is generally carried out by manufacturers, retailers, NGOs, and rental service providers. It is also influenced by demographic, construction, and occupancy factors. The loss of a commercial property takes immaculate time to be compensated and in such times financial aid by this policy comes extremely handy.

Worker’s Compensation Insurance

Worker’s Compensation Insurance draws its roots from the Workmen’s Compensation Act of 1923 and the Fatal Accident Act of 1885. This policy provides wage and medical services to people who have fallen ill at work. Any injuries caused to them at a workplace or even if they have lost lives and wages during the course of their job, this policy guarantees their monetary and medical benefits. Moreover, it also covers death benefits for families of such employees.

Business Owner’s Policy

A Business Owner’s Policy (BOP) is an all-around policy that combines protection for important property and liability risks in one package. This insurance is an integration of various basic insurances coverage. It is meant to safeguard business owners against property damage, liability and financial losses due to a lack of operations. To have this insurance, the business must surpass certain parameters. Some of these are the location of the company, location size, class of business, and revenue model. This is targeted for mid-size and small businesses because it includes all the major segments subjected to risks.

Data Breach Insurance

Wrapping up today’s list is Data Breach Insurance. Today data security is a major cause of concern for business owners. When confidential data of a company gets copied, transmitted, or disclosed to third parties, it can cause ardent financial losses. To avoid this, Data breach Insurance is a shield for a company to protect from such losses. Also, as technology is spreading across every sector, such breaches are becoming common. Small businesses are generally the soft targets and they must invest in this policy.

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