I grew up in a middle-class family, and my father's optimism and work ethic had a significant impact on my outlook on life. I learned a little bit about business when I was young, realizing that sometimes employees' interests can differ from those of the employer.

I realized that my childhood challenges, including my mother's struggles as a single mom and a doctor, shaped my desire to make a difference in the world.

My mother, a doctor, fought hard for her patients, which taught me the value of community support. Despite her challenges, the community always looked out for my sister and me.

I often reflect on how my parents influenced my values and expectations, especially regarding giving back to society.

My journey began with my dad, who came to the U.S. from India with just $25, and that experience shaped my perspective on change.

We lived carefree, enjoying whatever little we had, and kept working hard without complaints, which shaped my outlook on life.

My parents accepted that I was different from my peers, which sometimes confounded them.

I never thought about being poor or judged others for their struggles; we lived with joy and kept working hard without complaints.

Despite living in poverty, we never felt the burden of it; we lived carefree, enjoying whatever little we had and kept working hard.