Most people wait to speak once they’ve succeeded. But what if the real courage lies in sharing your story while you're still building it? In this deeply personal and unfiltered talk, Aashim Bansal opens up about what it truly takes to build — not just factories, but a future. From running a milk business as a schoolboy to standing alone on an empty plot of land at dawn, tape in hand, he walks us through the chaos, breakdowns, and breakthroughs of starting a greenfield steel plant. With his MBA about to begin and a massive solar-powered facility still under construction, Aashim reflects on generational legacy, personal risk, and the belief that creation often starts when nothing else does. His story isn’t about having it all figured out — it’s about showing up, meter by meter, even when the tape folds back on itself. Aashim Bansal plays a key role in shaping India’s manufacturing and infrastructure landscape through his leadership at Quality Industries Pvt. Ltd. With a focus on precision engineering and sustainable industrial solutions, he oversees operations, strategy, and innovation. His work supports large-scale infrastructure projects and drives forward the vision of a self-reliant, future-ready India. 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