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Days before Teachers' Day, the founder and CEO of OYO Rooms took to Twitter on Tuesday evening shared one of the most important lessons his mentor taught him.
For the early stage entrepreneurs, the 27-year-old businessman said that people always want to ride the momentum. However, it is important for entrepreneurs to not wait for investors or capital to build momentum. What matters is that one idea with the scope to fly.
"They (investors) are waiting to share in the success of that one idea that will fly even in spite of them," he wrote.
One of my 1st mentors told me something I always tell early stage entrepreneurs: "everybody wants to JOIN momentum.… https://t.co/RGd8gO9Eze
— Ritesh Agarwal (@riteshagar) 1630415581000
Agarwal's entrepreneurial journey with Oyo started when he was 17, and is known as one of India's youngest billionaires.
Before starting Oyo, the college dropout graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy), and had plans to pursue Engineering Entrance Examinations.
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