If you’re not the customer, don’t build it: Paytm's Vijay Shekhar Sharma
Summary
Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma was ranked as India’s youngest billionaire with a net worth of $2.1 billion by the Forbes magazine in 2017. VSS, as he is fondly called in the startup ecosystem, made a beginning by borrowing Rs 8 lakh to set up One97 during the dotcom boom, and went on to build a multi-billion dollar business empire. As his venture takes the slogan of ‘Paytm Karo’ to Japan, VSS has his eyes set on listing Paytm on the stock exchanges. VSS has been a source of inspiration for budding entrepreneurs with his quotable quotient. Tell them what dream you have and the like-minded will get attracted to it and will join you.” “If you’re up against a big guy, ignore the big guy.” “The problem with big guys is that they’re not hustlers.” “You are what your situations make you.” “Searching for a business model is equivalent to searching for God.” “As soon as you have a fixed business model, you are destined for death.” "If you dont give yourself a chance, who will?