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My Story

From Rejection to Revolution

My journey didn't start in a boardroom — it started with rejection. 21 rejections, to be exact. But before those nos, there were years of grinding, pivoting, and refusing to quit.

The Early Years

I was always a curious and academically oriented child. Teaching was in my blood — a passion that would shape everything that came after.

The Grind Years

17 — Selling popcorn and cleaning plates at PVR theatre

18 — Handwriting analysis trainer because I was always passionate about teaching

19 — Spoken English trainer

20 — NLP trainer, failed rapper, failed Solid Waste Management startup

21 — Dropped out of college. Rejected from 21 jobs. Worked as a telecaller

22 — Assistant trainer and content developer. Tried launching STORYSUTRAS — it flopped. Got ripped off. Went into debt

Every failure taught me something. Every rejection made me hungrier.

The Breakthrough

23 — Started Storycult during COVID. It worked.

24 — Founded MagnifiqueYou, my branding agency

25 — Became Angel Investor and Chief Branding Officer at Conker World. The startup shut down. I lost lakhs — but gained experience in managing tech companies

26 — Spoke at TEDx. Launched 1% Coach — an AI-powered platform helping coaches and creators scale globally

27 — Launched 1% Coach Academy, then LinkedAgent — an AI system that automates LinkedIn outreach and lead generation.

Now building HyperSales — an intelligent sales automation platform that transforms how businesses close deals

What Drives Me

I believe AI should be democratized — accessible to everyone, not just the tech elite.

Through 1% Coach, I've helped thousands of coaches and creators turn expertise into scalable systems. As a keynote speaker and educator, I teach entrepreneurs how to navigate the future of AI and human collaboration.

But impact isn't just about building products — it's about lifting people up.

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Compassionate Clowns

Bringing joy to children battling cancer

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Camp Diaries (Teach For India)

Teaching in government schools

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POSH Trainings

Conducted trainings in rural villages, creating safer spaces for women

Programs & Certifications

My expertise is backed by deep training in Coaching, NLP, and Psychology:

✓NLP Practitioner (AUNLP, ABNLP, NLPCA, IAPCCT)

✓Certified Life Coach (NLPCA, IAPCCT)

✓Certified Associate Leadership and Executive Coach (NLPCA, IAPCCT)

✓Certified Wellness Coach (NLPCA, IAPCCT)

✓Certified NLP Master Practitioner (ABNLP, NLPCA, IAPCCT)

✓Certified Organizational Development Coach (NLPCA, IAPCCT)

✓Certified Group Peak Performance Coach (NLPCA, IAPCCT)

✓Certified Accelerated Learning Coach (NLPCA, IAPCCT)

✓Certified Master Practitioner in Ericksonian Hypnosis (NLPCA, IAPCCT)

✓Certified NLP Coach (NLPCA, IAPCCT)

ME TODAY

My work sits at the intersection of AI, education, and human growth.

Whether I'm mentoring founders, building the next wave of AI tools, or speaking on global stages — my mission remains the same:

To democratize AI and empower entrepreneurs to build, scale, and win in the age of intelligent systems.

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