Why I Stopped Wearing My Socks

by Alok Kejriwal

I learned that it was imperative for entrepreneurs to engage with experienced mentors and investors, and have them ask tough, hard-hitting, even upsetting questions about the entrepreneur’s businesses and value she is creating. I realised that an entrepreneur must be bold, forthright and demanding of revenues when building a business. I was hesitant to ask clients for money because I was afraid of losing them. Neeraj demystified my fear in a single conversation—something that I could have done much earlier, but held back because I was fearful. Finally, I learned that an entrepreneur meets many accomplished people while conducting his business, and some of them can be motivated to become a part of the entrepreneur’s team by just asking! An entrepreneur must develop the confidence and courage to seek partners confidently and without hesitation when he thinks they are the right people to partner with. Being meek and reserved are qualities unbecoming of an entrepreneur.