1st Generation Entrepreneurship | Dr. Vikrant Bhujbalrao | TEDxSeasonsStreet
In this powerful TED Talk, Dr. Vikrant Bhujbalrao shares the story of what it takes to be a 1st Generation Entrepreneur. Coming from a Maharashtrain family, Dr.Vikrant’s journey is an evidence of raw realities, constant learning & the courage to break free from the traditional path.Drawing from personal experience, he reveals the challenges faced by individuals who are first in their family’s entrepreneurial legacy, including financial struggles, self doubt and the constant need for validation. But it’s not just about the struggles, he also highlights the empowering lessons learnt from failures to being in the right community.This talk is for anyone who dares to dream, builds something from scratch and maintains a mindset to 'Keep Going!'Join Dr. Vikrant, who himself is a Business Mentor, Startup Coach, Amazon Best Seller Author & a 1st Generation Entrepreneur! Dr. Vikrant Bhujbalrao is an Author, who has published 3 books. His first two books focus on startups and entrepreneurship, while his third book explores how we can simplify our lives. The 1st book is an Amazon best seller. Recently awarded an Honorary Doctorate (PhD) for his contribution to empowering lives and businesses, Dr. Vikrant is a 1st Generation Entrepreneur, Business Mentor, Leadership Coach, With 17 years of experience, he has evaluated 10,000+ startup ideas, coached 1,000+ entrepreneurs, trained 10,000 individuals, and inspired over 1 million lives through training & mentoring. He has established "Vilasi Foundation" - a Social initiative/NGO for giving back to the society. His professional background includes work with Kellogg’s, Mobisoft Infotech, Chrysalis Business Solutions, and other MNCs. He holds an MBA in Marketing & Finance from Pune's Top Institute PUMBA and is a Govt.-certified Startup Coach, Digital Marketer, and REBT Psychotherapist. 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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