What are the secrets to becoming a leading Internet entrepreneur? This new and exciting episode of Chat Masala brings you yet another industry titan—Hitesh Oberoi—the Co-Promoter, MD and CEO of Info Edge India Limited. The first to pioneer internet companies in the Indian market, Info Edge owns companies across industries, from Naukri.com, the country's leading employment site, to 99acres.com, Jeevansathi.com, and Shiksha.com. They also have investments in over 25 internet startups like Zomato and PolicyBazaar. One of the pioneers of this astounding movement, Mr. Oberoi recounts stories from his childhood, and how these early life experiences taught him crucial lessons in teamwork, leadership, and humility that continue to shape him today. Mr. Oberoi's journey is incredibly relatable. In this episode, he shares memories of the stressful moments as a college student studying computer science at IIT Delhi, and the key decision he made to switch to management after he graduated. Through his exposure to interdisciplinary courses in economics, psychology, and English, he got exposed to facets of management that helped him realize his true passion. In our conversation, Mr. Oberoi also dropped major gyan about time management, sharing how he manages to juggle health, family, friends, and work with ease. So, settle in and enjoy this truly engaging episode of Chat Masala. Tune in now for Mr. Hitesh Oberoi! --- Timestamps 0:00 - 0:30 - Sneak Peak 0:30 - 1:00 Introductions 1:00 - 6:09 Childhood 6:10 - 10:20 College life 10:20 - 13:13 Why he changed his major 13:13 - 15:00 Professional life 15:00 - 18:40 Finding work-life balance 18:40 - 22:20 Keeping his finger on the pulse 22:20 - 27:07 Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs 22:08 - 30:27 Daily routine for success 30:27 - 35:42 Key decisions in his life 35:45 - 38:45 Critical skills for the upcoming decade 38:45 - 41:03 Advice for young people 41:03 - 44:48 Rapid fire -- About Mr. Hitesh Oberoi: With over 20 years of experience in the internet industry, Hitesh is part of various industry forums. He is a charter member of the TiE, New Delhi and also the past Chairman of IAMAI – The Internet and Mobile Association of India. Hitesh is also one of the Founders and a Trustee of Ashoka University and of the newly set up Plaksha University. He is a big believer in using education as a major tool for development and in the power of philanthropy to transform the Indian education landscape. Hitesh won the Prestigious Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year award for Business Transformation in the year 2008 along with his Partner. He has also been awarded the Distinguished Alumnus Award of 2019 by IIM Bangalore. --- Athena Education was founded nine years ago by two Princeton graduates, passionate about bringing visionary education to India. They founded Athena to enable high-school students to receive a world-class education, gain admission into Ivy League and other elite universities worldwide, and become the best version of themselves. Our robust team of writing counseling experts, in-house tech, research, and art mentors, and Harvard admissions consultant provide one-on-one support in all areas—from extracurricular profile development to college applications, and even essential life-skill building. Athena Education is now a leading education consulting firm modeled after the Ivy League with students in eleven countries. Share your feedback, and email your response to connect@athenaeducation.co.in! See you next week. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athena_education/ Website: https://www.athenaeducation.co.in/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/athenaeducationindia LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/athenaeducationindia