Talent & Ideas : Diyaan
What is the biggest challenge that you face either at present, or in the foreseeable future?
Getting the right people for the right job in the
team (yes we are hiring) and then retaining them.
Achieving breakeven for Diyaan is on our mind as
of now, then lucratively sustaining it and eventually expansion with a global footprint.
How do you handle criticism?
Criticism has led to a lot of eye-opening moments
and value addition to the brand and personally as
an individual. It is crucial to listen to each and every feedback and opinion although you may not entertain and buy most of it.
Start ups. A glamorous world of failures? Comment.
I completely agree given the statistics across industries. But that doesn’t intimidate me. It’s a way of
life. Failure is a part of the process and it’s a necessity because it teaches you so much. Getting up
every morning with the feeling that it’s your business, and you have to work for it to survive because
you believe in it and love it, is amazing. It’s pretty
much like being in love with someone. You eat,
sleep, drink, dream and breathe it.
How do you define success and how do you
measure up to your own definition?
When you feel you deserve it and are completely
satisfied about your actions - that’s success.
It’s a continuous process and there is no single
milestone wherein I can say this is it. For Diyaan
the latest feather in the cap was being associated
with Vikram Phadnis and Malaika Arora Khan.
Customer satisfaction, word-of-mouth and engagement are the most essential KPIs.
How would you like people to remember
you and your company?
I would like to be remembered as a fun, energetic, loving guy and I would infuse the same
into Diyaan too. Diyaan stands for celebration
so when anyone feels ecstatic and joyous, and
has an urge to celebrate Diyaan should pop up
in his or her head…err heart.
Any message for our readers?
Don’t forget to be tuned in with nature and
your inner self. Travel a lot. It enriches you.
Spend time alone with yourself. Be intuitive.
There are no rules on starting a start-up. You
simply start. Make your work play or vice versa.
Imagine like a kid. Believe in magic. Believe in
yourself. Keenly observe things. Be a good listener. Keep learning. It keeps you young. Be inspired. Inspire others. Have fun and don’t be
serious.
Check it out : http://www.diyaan.com/