When I moved to Mumbai in my late 20s, my understanding of life began to change as I encountered diverse people and ideas.

I started my journey in sales while working on my college newspaper, where I learned to sell ads to local businesses.

I learned about business economics from my dad, who was a lawyer, and from a friend who was very career-focused and introduced me to Fortune Magazine.

The land I come from, India, is the source of inexplicable but very simple spirituality, and I, the Muslim son of a broke freedom fighter, accidentally ventured into the business of selling dreams and became the king of romance, the "Badhshah of Bollywood."

After working at Goldman Sachs as an investment banker, I realized I loved shopping at unique local stores during my travels, but found it frustrating that many weren't online.

I started my entrepreneurial journey in high school by creating web design and marketing businesses, which provided valuable experience in building and managing a team.

While at Harvard Business School, I investigated why unique boutiques weren't online, discovering that many great merchandisers struggled with digital marketing and e-commerce.

When I started my career, I took opportunities that were in front of me, which led me to discover my passion for consumer psychology.

I started my entrepreneurial journey in junior high school by selling cinnamon sticks, which sparked my desire to create things.