You have worked with some reputable organizations in the past, spanning over 20 years. What pushed you to start your own business and become the founder of Noctil?
I was very fortunate to work for Tata Consultancy, HCL, Capgemini & EY, Acumen Solutions, etc. I worked only in the consulting industry for a specific reason; this type of work always challenged me to do something new in every client situation and every project. I am still prepared to step out of my comfort zone and learn something new. These jobs have given me the opportunity to practice precisely that and helped me to meet and network with some of the finest people in the industry.
Starting something of my own was always at the back of my mind. I work incredibly hard. I believed, if I can work for myself in the same way and create value to the community while building a sustainable business, this would be an outstanding achievement. I was always on the lookout for spotting problems and solving them for the industry or community. Solving the problem is a tremendous task but creating a business out of it is incredibly arduous.
Noctil is my third startup venture. In the last one, I came up with a concept and created a prototype and started working on it as a side hustle while working for a busy client. Probably that was the best effort to maintain financial stability, but it was a mistake. One needs to give one hundred percent commitment. If you are not committed, then the potential client may not believe in your product or service. I tendered my resignation and took the plunge in 2017 to work on Noctil product and services, and do not regret it for a moment.