Disha Sanghrajka’s Post

I had the privilege of working with two prominent MNCs - Deloitte and Aditya Birla Group. As mentioned in my earlier post, it was a conscious choice to transition to startups, but here are some benefits of the corporate world: 1. Structured Approach: Corporates provide a framework where rules and processes drive growth—an invaluable lesson for any startup as it scales. 2. Stability and Security: While the landscape is evolving, corporates traditionally offer a stable work environment with consistent income and job security, easing financial concerns. 3. Training and Development: Access to continuous learning opportunities, workshops, and seminars ensures you’re always at the cutting edge of your field. 4. Career Path: Corporates often provide clear career progression and development programs, helping employees set and achieve long-term goals. 5. Most Important One: You don’t have to explain what your company does - everyone already knows and probably has an opinion about it! Embracing a corporate career can be a strategic move towards personal and professional growth. What has been your experience with corporate roles?

Paresh Kumar Vaish "I grew up in various cities in India as my father, who worked for Indian Railways, had a transferable job. I always dreamed of a global career. My father was posted to the Philippines when I was 10 years old, where I had the opportunity to study at an international school. This was a turning point, as it paved the way for my higher education in the US where I got a full scholarship to Dartmouth College. Interestingly, I was offered a seat at Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur at the same time. I opted to go abroad to chase my dream. This was a transformative experience for me, and I was among the first few Indians to go overseas for an Undergraduate degree. I wanted to come back to India after I graduated from Harvard Business School in 1986. I eventually got a call from Mr Anupam Puri, who led McKinsey India, for a 6-month project. I took it up, and this turned out to be a turning point as the project with CK Birla Group became the foundation for McKinsey’s India practice and a reference point. Mr Puri later became my mentor. He cared deeply for his team and rolled up his sleeves whenever required. I experienced this personally, as he helped me transition into my new role in India. I was also inspired by my father who had won accolades both in academics and sports and set the bar high for me. While working in the US, I found myself challenged by some aspects of team leadership and was less than satisfied with my efforts in that direction. Instead of letting that impede my career path, I shifted focus to client relationship building, which became my signature strength and trademark. On my subsequent return to India as well, this has been a skill which has given me a lot of satisfaction and created growth on all fronts. I have always taken challenges and turned them into opportunities, and that has been a big positive in my personal and professional life. Some roadblocks may have changed the direction, but always led me on to bigger and better things. Retirement is overrated and there is only so much free time that one can enjoy. One needs to be professionally and intellectually engaged, connect with people and stay relevant. This plays into our physical well-being as well. My advice is to plan post-retirement life with thought and identify areas of interest to sow the seeds early. It is easier to do that while you are still working. Today I am a Senior Advisor to Ernst & Young in India and part of Social Venture Partners. I also offer advice on wealth management, a topic close to my heart. I enjoy being active and continue to seek out areas of interest that impact people in a positive way." Read the full interview at - https://lnkd.in/gBE4gUa4 Interview and Photo credits - Saonli Bedi of WisdomCircle #WisdomCircle #WisGen #WisdomStories #RedefiningRetirement

I quit my dream job in less than a year! A good paying core job. A dream company for every MBA finance and CA student. I remember Day 1 of placements when I got placed within an hour at Deloitte something I had never hoped for! Although I was average in studies liked to explore I liked my courses and just did the bare minimum. But my extracurriculars helped me land this dream job. And I was the happiest because it felt like a miracle. Life seemed so easy then! It felt like everything was sorted. Fast forward 5 months—I started having inner conflicts. This wasn’t something I wanted to do. The work felt completely meaningless. So, I took a bold step and quit the job in just 6 months and decided to work for my own early aged startup. The corporate work experience helped me lot with academics knowledge to grow a business, whatever you learn it never get wasted. Looking back, it was one of the best decisions of my life. No doubt, you have to work hard in an early-stage startup, but the learnings clearly outweigh the effort. Investing in myself, I got to learn a lot about businesses: - From digital marketing to sales - From systems to people management - From accounts to investments - To build my own personal brand I learned more every month than I had in 6 months at my dream job. That's why I think — every person in their 20s should work in early-stage startups. #startups #brand #linkedin #job

We are back with another business model breakdown today. Today we are talking about the India social media giant Koo. In the guide below, we have collated the problem that the company is solving, founders' journey, early years, and its monetisation model. Read on, hope you find this interesting! Follow us (Career Edge) for more such content, if you found this helpful! And to get into Consulting through live mentorship & placement assistance by mentors from McKinsey, Bain, BCG, Dalberg, and Accenture, you can become a part of our Consulting Fellowship (Application link is in the comments). #knowledge #strategy #business

We are back with another business model breakdown today. Today we are talking about the India social media giant Koo. In the guide below, we have collated the problem that the company is solving, founders' journey, early years, and its monetisation model. Read on, hope you find this interesting! Follow us (Career Edge) for more such content, if you found this helpful! And to get into Consulting through live mentorship & placement assistance by mentors from McKinsey, Bain, BCG, Dalberg, and Accenture, you can become a part of our Consulting Fellowship (Application link is in the comments). #knowledge #strategy #business

Wondering which career path to go ahead with? - Consulting roles or a Startup job. That's a tough call and that's something that a lot of early professionals and college students have to take. To help you out, we have collated some key differences and similarities between the two career paths. Hope this helps you in making the right choice! Follow us (Career Edge) for more such content on consulting careers and business school preparation, if you found this helpful! And to get into Consulting through live mentorship & placement assistance by mentors from McKinsey, Bain, BCG, Dalberg, and Accenture, you can become a part of our Consulting Fellowship (Application link is in the comments). #careers #consulting #startups

4️⃣ Four years ago, I stood at the crossroads of uncertainty, a clueless undergrad with a hunger for something more but no roadmap to follow. The corporate dream? A distant echo. The idea of joining the ranks of industry giants like the #Big4 or #MAANG? A mere whisper in the wind. Fast forward to today, and the whispers have turned into a resounding call to action! 🌪️ 💪 Armed with five years of immersive corporate experience and a master's degree that's as much a testament to perseverance as it is to knowledge, I stand on the precipice of possibility, fueled by determination and driven by purpose. 🗺 My journey from uncertainty to clarity has been nothing short of exhilarating. I've danced with doubt, wrestled with challenges, and emerged not just unscathed but fortified. In the halls of corporate powerhouses, I've had the privilege of collaborating with visionaries, unraveling complexities, and embracing the art of continuous learning. 👀 Now, as I set my sights on the zenith of career success, I am not merely chasing a dream; I am sculpting a destiny. The Big 4 and FAANG? They're not just names; they're beacons of innovation, beckoning me to leave my mark on the world stage. With every step forward, I am emboldened by the belief that the best is yet to come. 🚀 So here's to the journey—the triumphs, the tribulations, and everything in between. I invite you to join me as I embrace the challenge, seize the opportunity, and plunge into the dance of change, for therein lies the path to growth and fulfillment. 💫 Remember to keep your eyes peeled; I'm on a mission to weave my way into the fabric of these fantastic companies: Deloitte, PwC Canada, EY Technology Solutions, KPMG Canada, and Google. 🌊🎉 #CareerAdventure #TrailblazingJourney #BigDreams #FAANGGoals #CorporateOdyssey #EmbraceTheChallenge ❔ Ready to embark on this adventure with me? Drop me a message to connect and explore new possibilities! 📩🌟

As I start the 38th year of my corporate life on July 7, I look back at the road I traveled and reflect on my feelings. I feel #grateful for every person who crossed my path, as each have contributed in some way for where I’m today. I couldn’t have made it alone. I feel #lucky too, as I can’t credit myself for all successes & I feel #hopeful as every setback I have faced have taught me #resilience Starting my work life with strong middle class values of - hard work, being open to opportunities and being trustworthy to keep going helped me to take the right calls whenever I faced a dilemma or paradoxical questions. The speech delivered by Mr NJ Yasawy in ICFAI auditorium at Hyderabad, on the 1991 Union Budget, which I attended in person changed my outlook and I switched to the private sector. There was no looking back. This taught me #RiskTaking After many cross country movements and joining Conoco in 1998, helped me understand the nuances of a #startup working. After some more movements across a few MNC and international travel across continents helped me develop #CrossCulturalSensitivity and #Openmindedness . My #ContinuingEducation started with going back to school - #IIMC The next decade of my career I stayed with one company which had just embarked on #TQM journey and was expanding internationally. This decade helped me work in China, Indonesia, Australia, Malaysia, Middle East and Africa more deeply. This was the decade when my #LifeLongLearning started. Got certified as an #ExecutiveCoach and getting into the world of #BusinessAnalytics at Great Lakes Institute of Management. Moving on further started managing a full P&L and got initiated into #BusinessTransformation and #DigitalTransformation learning the nuances of #AI #ML and more from #IIML and doing some hands on work. As #Sustainability gets into #BusinessStrategy while the world is grappling with climate change and social issues, I have got myself trained in the areas of #ESG, #CorporateGovernance through #IODIndia and #IICA to become a certified independent director enlisted with the Independent Directors Databank of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India. Today is the #Day1 of rest of my life. I’m still #curious about the emerging business environment constantly disrupted by technology and other factors. I am as #openminded as I was on July 7, 1987 to learn and grow. I’m hopeful and confident that #Day1 mindset will surely strengthen my #GrowthMindset to continue on the journey of life long learning and contribution in the #VUCA world ahead. #JourneyContinues #LearingContinues #Gratitude

I got rejected by Bain in College 👇 I recently met a friend from college with whom I had prepared for our Case Study interviews at Bain. He got the job. He did his Ivy League MBA is again a consultant there. I got rejected in the interview. I was devastated that day; had prepared for 2 months and manifested getting a 12 LPA job right after college but I actually didn’t get it. I had thought to myself, if I got this job- my life would be set. Instead of asking about myself, he just said- Aren’t you grateful that you didn’t through at Bain ? I’m very sure if I had gotten that job, my life would have taken a turn for the worse. I would have had a secure job, a path carved out for me and would have not gotten into entrepreneurship and running my own business. Probably would be making decks, creating financial models for other companies or trying to make an outstanding resume for my MBA applications by interning somewhere in Africa or doing a transitionary gig at a startup just to stand out. What I am doing now- I have built something from scratch and am scaling it; seeing people use your product and actually meeting people who tell you that “I started working towards being financially free after coming across Unfinance.” gives me a reason to be grateful every day. I don’t exactly know how different would things be but the opportunity cost is huge. Conclusion- “All Rhodes scholars had a great future in their past.” (Peter Thiel in “Zero to One”) Also, I love the fact that I can travel the world and tick items off my bucket list. Do follow me on Linkedin for honest and real content 🚀 #startups #job #bain #consulting

During my postgraduate studies at Queen Mary University of London, I had the opportunity to develop and pitch a business idea as part of the Entrepreneurship module, guided by our lecturer Gloria Appiah. Together with my talented teammates, Parth Jain, Saksham Malhotra, Chaithanya Jhade, Dhruv Karumbaya, and Sameera Kakade, we came up with the concept of TASTY TINGLES—a meal prep brand aimed at providing authentic Indian cuisine to international students in London. Tasty Tingles was designed as a solution to a problem many Indian students face in London: the struggle to find convenient, home-cooked meals while managing busy academic schedules. Our venture offered a subscription-based tiffin service that delivered authentic Indian lunch and dinner options directly to students' dorms via eco-friendly e-bikes. We catered to dietary preferences, including vegetarian, vegan, and allergy-specific meals, ensuring everyone could enjoy a taste of home. The experience of building Tasty Tingles was incredibly enriching. We conducted market analysis, created a business model canvas, and developed marketing strategies using social media and partnerships with student unions. Through this process, I learned the importance of teamwork, collaboration, and understanding customer needs. Additionally, this project allowed me to dive into sustainability by integrating eco-friendly packaging and delivery methods and emphasizing ethically sourced ingredients. Our team’s diverse skill set—from marketing and operations to finance and brand management—was crucial in bringing this idea to life. It was a collaborative effort that required strategic thinking and effective problem-solving, especially as we tackled challenges like customer acquisition and market differentiation. Overall, this project gave me hands-on experience in entrepreneurship, from ideation to execution, and taught me valuable lessons about leadership, adaptability, and business innovation. I’m proud of what we achieved with Tasty Tingles; it was an unforgettable part of my academic journey. #QMUL #London #UK #MScManagement #Deloitte #L&T #Accenture #Infosys #KPMG #Blackrock #Tataconsultancy #JPMorgan #Mckinsey #Bostonconsultinggroup #UKVI #NHS #Philips #Johnson&Johnson #Reliance