IIT Bombay Alumnus Leaves High-Paying US Internship to Launch Startups in India
IIT Bombay alumnus recalls leaving $8,000 a month US internship to build startup in India: ‘Bet on myself’
Hindustan Times
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Aman Goel, cofounder of GreyLabs AI, reflects on leaving an $8,000/month internship at Rubrik in Silicon Valley to pursue entrepreneurship in India. His journey emphasizes the importance of clarity and courage in following one's passion, inspiring many online.
- 01Aman Goel interned at Rubrik in Silicon Valley, earning $8,000 a month.
- 02The internship provided valuable insights into engineering culture and product development.
- 03Goel decided to return to India to pursue entrepreneurship after realizing his true aspirations.
- 04He co-founded Cogno AI, which was later acquired, and is now building GreyLabs AI.
- 05His story resonates with many aspiring entrepreneurs, highlighting India's potential for innovation.
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Aman Goel, an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, shared his transformative journey from a lucrative internship at Rubrik in Silicon Valley to launching startups in India. During his internship, Goel earned $8,000 a month and gained exposure to a vibrant engineering culture that fueled his passion for product development. However, he realized that his true calling lay in India, prompting him to return home in July 2016. He dedicated his final year at IIT to learning about entrepreneurship, sales, and marketing, shifting his focus from engineering to business building. Goel's journey has inspired many, with his social media post garnering over 112,000 views and numerous supportive comments. His experiences illustrate that building in India is not merely a fallback but a frontier for innovation and entrepreneurship.
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Goel's decision to return to India and build startups contributes to the growing entrepreneurial ecosystem, encouraging others to pursue innovation locally.
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