Popular Indian businessman and Shark Tank India judge, Anupam Mittal, recently disclosed that he had a very rough start before venturing into technology and venture capital business.

Mittal posted about his struggles on LinkedIn. He wrote that he applied for 800 places and attended 65 interviews to land his job in the US during the recession. He applied to numerous internships but was turned down many times. Yet he did not abandon his desire to intern in the tech and VC industries.

In order to land an entry-level job with Keane as a COBOL programmer, Mittal taught himself mainframe coding when the Y2K crisis struck. Mittal recognized the need for COBOL programming expertise. Despite not enjoying his work, he persisted and eventually secured a position at MicroStrategy in Boston as a pre-sales consultant.

When Mittal noticed some possible opportunities in the company’s headquarters located in Washington, D.C., he decided to take a bold step and contacted Michael Saylor, the CEO of the company, directly. He asked for a chance to work with them in their new business, and he got a place on Strategy.com.

Here’s the link to Anupam’s post

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/anupammittal007_i-had-to-make-800-applications-and-sit-through-activity-7242778047693701120-fAYR?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios

Who is Anupam Mittal?

Anupam Mittal was born on December 23rd, 1971 in Mumbai. He grew up in a Marwadi family who are fond of education and business. Mittal acquired the MBA degree in operations and strategic management at Boston University, US.

To date, he has invested in over 250 organizations, supporting new entrepreneurs and the development of the technological market. The TV show The Shark Tank India established him as one of the important personalities in the world of entrepreneurship.

Some of the investments he made

By the year 2024, Anupam Mittal’s net worth is worth approximately Rs. 185 crore. Because he generates income from a variety of sources, including investment income and business returns, his earnings are respectable. He has accumulated wealth from business, investment, and appearances on television programs.

Anupam Mittal’s the other most popular judge on the show who is appreciated not only for his intelligence but his humble nature as well.

Founding Shaadi.com

Mittal initiated Shaadi.com in 1996 as he realized that there was a great demand for the services of linking individuals to their potential life partners. During a period when internet-based marriage agencies were essentially nonexistent, his marketing and advertising rapidly acquired popularity. Shaadi.com made it easy for users to connect and communicate by fusing traditional values with contemporary technology.

Today, it has millions of users and has become one of the most successful in the sphere of matchmaking in India. Moreover, people admit its successful work because of successful marriages among the users of the platform.

Mauj Mobile

Another prodigious venture of Anupam is the success story of ‘Mauj Mobile.’ It is an international mobile media company that specializes in mobile gaming and content trade centers. Mauj is involved in two primary streams of business, which include mobile games and entertainment. In mobile gaming, the company has Mobango, a games platform, and Gamesbond, a prepaid games marketplace.

Mauj runs Appystore, an entertainment website that offers subscription-based curated content to children aged 8 and up. They have received numerous awards for innovation, including the Red Herring and mBillionth. They are part of the People Group, which also owns digital properties such as Shaadi.com and Makaan.com.

Anupam Mittal is not only a great businessman but a sheer genius who has changed the ways of interaction and relationship building. Despite being a relatively recent arrival to the startup arena, his story of evolution from the creator of Shaadi.com to what he is now is something that should inspire many. As he continues to innovate and mentor the next generation of entrepreneurs, Mittal’s impact on the industry is sure to be felt for years to come.