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From a Dropout to a Billion-Dollar Empire – The OYO Story At 17, Ritesh Agarwal dropped out of college with a dream to revolutionize the hospitality industry. Facing rejections, financial struggles, and skepticism, he kept pushing forward. What sta

OYO has raised INR 550 Cr (about $65 Mn) from its founder Ritesh Agarwal’s Redsprig Innovation Partners. Redsprig Innovation is a venture capital firm headed by Agarwal. In November last year, Inc42 reported that Agarwal was looking to increase his

The Silver Lining: Every challenge in entrepreneurship is a learning opportunity. The ability to adapt, persevere, and innovate amid adversity sets successful entrepreneurs apart. Embracing challenges as part of the process and cultivating a problem-

Jack Dorsey’s narrative embodies the indomitable spirit of resilience amidst professional turbulence. Initially ousted as CEO of Twitter, a company he co-founded, Dorsey navigated through setbacks with unwavering determination. His triumphant return

I find it fascinating how our experiences shape our perspectives and ultimately, our lives. I once heard a quote that stuck with me: "The true measure of success is not what you achieve, but how you respond to everything that happens to you." In my

Why Every Setback Is a Step Forward- We’ve all faced moments where things don’t go as planned. But what if those setbacks are actually stepping stones to something better? 1. Hidden Lessons: Every failure teaches you something valuable, making you

“Is OYO pausing… or pivoting?” OYO has put its IPO plans on hold for the third time. Once a poster child of India’s startup boom, valued at $12B at its peak, the company is now reportedly reassessing its next steps. With Softbank reducing its stake

These five motivational videos can help inspire you when you're feeling lost: 1Muhammad Ali - The Greatest: : Emphasizes resilience and confidence. 2. No Excuses: Encourages eliminating excuses to reach goals. 3. Resiliency: Highlights the importa

𝗚𝗲𝗻𝘇'𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟬: Ritesh Agarwal is the founder and CEO of OYO Rooms, one of the world’s largest hospitality chains. Born in 1993 in Bissam Cuttack, Odisha, he developed an