Your Beginnings Don’t Define Your Limits | Harshal Dilwali | TEDxSGGSCC Studio
In this powerful and deeply personal TED Talk, Harshal Dilwali shares his extraordinary journey from a 17-year-old aspiring engineer to a trailblazing hotelier who built a chain of resorts starting with chopping 50 kilos of onions. With no roadmap, no resources, and relentless challenges from ridicule to recession to a global pandemic Harshal turned every setback into a stepping stone. Through moments of raw vulnerability and bold reinvention, he reveals how grit, responsibility, and unwavering belief can transform not just businesses, but lives. From launching India’s first touchless hotel check-in system during lockdown to building a luxury hospitality empire from scratch, this is not just a story of entrepreneurship it’s a story of resilience, purpose, and starting over. Whether you’re navigating uncertainty or chasing a dream, Harshal’s journey will inspire you to own your path, no matter how unplanned. Because sometimes, greatness isn’t born it’s built, one room, one risk, and one decision at a time. A trailblazing entrepreneur, award-winning hotelier and youth icon revolutionising the hospitality and real estate sectors with technology, innovation, and customer-centric excellence. He's also a 4-time Entrepreneur of the Year, Influencer of the Year (2021) and Best Hotelier of the Year. Harshal has built Clarissa Group into a powerhouse of luxury, experience-driven hospitality and premium real estate development. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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