In our latest interview, we spoke to Krish Ramnani to understand more about his journey as an entrepreneur. Krish is a passionate tech entreprenerur and consultant. He is the co-founder and director at Togglehead. Let’s learn more about his interesting journey, way forward and advise for those aspiring!
Excerpts from our exclusive interview with Krish:
Tell us a little bit about yourself and your journey, please;
I began my career with two degrees in engineering and a strong inclination towards tech.
It was much later during my experience as a Software Engineer/ Developer that I realized my passion for using the theatrics of tech to solve the problems in digital communication.
Call it a play of serendipity, it was then that I reunited with old friends who shared a similar passion, and got together with them to start Togglehead.
Why did you choose entrepreneurship over a job?
I don’t believe you choose entrepreneurship, it chooses you! When knowledge, expertise and time meet strong passion, your career automatically sees a shift; and I believe that’s what happened with me.
What gets you out of bed in the morning i.e. what’s your source of motivation?
To sum it up in two words, the challenge! In the ever-evolving digital industry, we’re introduced to a plethora of opportunities to leverage constantly. In this fast-paced atmosphere, the thrill of staying ahead of the trend curve is my primary source of motivation.
As the frontrunner of the digital industry, we hold the responsibility of delivering value to both our brands and society at large. In this regard, it’s my constant endeavour to look out opportunities in the future and act on them today.
What challenges/obstacles did you face in your journey so far?
Just like any other business, ours has a list of risks as well. However, one of the key challenges that we face is the hunt for the right skill-set needed for expansion. Today, we have a core team toggling each day, in the future, it is crucial for us to maintain/ build on this strong, and diverse team.
What comes first for you – money or emotions?
“Emotions run business, and business runs money!” That is my stand for this question; to elaborate, a business must have emotions. Respect for colleagues, clients, and quality work leads to a zeal to ace across endeavours, this, in turn, leads to happy clients, and we all know what they bring along!
How do you handle the pressure and manage stress?
My role as a mentor doesn’t allow sudden bouts of stress and anxiety. I’ve learnt to hold a proactive attitude both on and off work. In case of an unfortunate situation, I maintain my calm, take some time off the topic and return to it only with a refreshed mind. The problem may remain the same, however, my perspective to it changes.
What is one strategy that you believe has helped you grow as a person?
Growth has no short cuts, no strategy, and no end. Today, even as a mentor, I’m grateful to learn something new every day, this could either be through a fellow expert in the industry or through my team/ students! My secret to it is maintaining a strong determination and respecting the skills of all, including myself. I take failures as learning curves and don’t let them waver my spirit, this is teaching I’ve passed onto my team and students as well.
In your opinion what are the keys to success?
You. No one can climb the ladder of success for you, the only key to success is constant human progress.
What advice would you give to someone starting out as an entrepreneur?
One must understand that the start of their venture isn’t the end of their dream, it’s just the beginning. Take each challenge as an opportunity and you’re halfway to overcoming it! Further, I always stress upon ‘Empathizing’ with your clients, team and associates.
More about Togglehead:
Aatef Bham, Akshay Popawala, and Krish Ramnani founded Togglehead back in 2012. With creative, innovation, and personalization at the core of every service, the holistic digital agency offers integrated solutions of digital marketing, creative campaigns, technology, production and storytelling, and media planning and buying.
Over the years, Togglehead has grown to become one of India’s leading independent digital agencies. Today, with a team over 100, it has lent its services to over 200 leading brands including, The L’Oreal Group, Society Tea, Yardley London, HDFC Group, and Gits Food.
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