Connecting the dots: Lessons that made me a CEO

You must be wondering. What is it like to be a CEO of a 150Million $ enterprise that your started from scratch without the privilege of eyesight?
One of the biggest decisions he made in his life after attending the world’s best university was to not become part of a comfortable system but to build one that coincides with his values and his mission.
As a founder Srikanth made it look so easy that people often forget the difficulties he goes through on a daily basis even today. His sheer determination and long term vision has made Bollant a gentle-giant that we see today.

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The Day of the Dream

“Dream big. Work hard, and the universe itself will conspire to make you a success” – former President of India Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam’s words always inspired me to achieve a bigger vision. One of the fondest memories of my life is the time I got to spend with him in my Lead-India journey. His poor background and early struggles felt somewhat similar to my life, and his positive vision got imbibed within me.
I couldn’t believe my ears for the first time when I heard the national coordinator of Lead India saying – “You have been the best youth leader of your state and hence are selected to meet the President soon.”
How did a blind child become competent enough to meet his role-model, the President of India? What did I say that day that left a deep impression on Dr. Kalam himself?

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Home by the sea

Imagine a small village just 3 miles away from the sea, natural and thriving with life and yet far from any essential amenities, healthcare, transport & schools.
Sita Ramapuram is where Srikanth was born and brought up by a small farmer who dared to raise him against the pressure and evils of the society against disabled kids. Even with the minimum resources they had, instead of being too careful or too ignorant of such a child, they nurtured will-power in this child. So much so he never thought of himself as lesser than anyone in the world.
Do you want to know about how he grew up and what things moulded him into a charismatic yet empathetic leader that he is today?

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