In the world of entrepreneurship, advice is easy to come by but hard to distill. Amid the noise, Shaadi.com founder and Shark Tank India investor Anupam Mittal recently shared a powerful perspective on LinkedIn that cuts straight to the heart of what it takes to succeed—not just as an entrepreneur, but in life.
Responding to a frequently asked question—“What skills should I build as a student if I want to be an entrepreneur?”—Mittal laid down what he believes are the only two “superpowers” that truly matter. And they go far beyond traditional classroom learning or startup jargon.
The ability to sell
Mittal doesn’t just mean selling a product. Selling, he says, is about conveying a vision so convincingly that others want to be part of it. It’s the ability to persuade investors to back your dream, customers to give your product a shot, and even yourself to stay the course when things get tough.
In his words, sales is not about being slick or manipulative — it’s about survival. Pitching, persuading, hustling, and repeating. If you can’t sell your ideas, you’re bound to feel isolated in your journey. But if you can, the world opens up to you.
The ability to build
Here too, Mittal broadens the definition. Building isn’t limited to coding or creating physical products. It’s about becoming obsessed with solving a problem. It’s about enduring the long, quiet grind when everyone else thinks you’ve gone off track. It means being misunderstood, staying focused, and pushing through confusion and failure.
True builders, Mittal suggests, are those who stick with a problem long enough to change the world—or at least their corner of it.
These are not job skills — they are life skills
What makes Mittal’s advice particularly resonant is his insistence that these aren’t just tools for entrepreneurs. Whether you’re a student, a professional climbing the corporate ladder, or someone building a side hustle, mastering the ability to sell and build can unlock every door.
The timing? Irrelevant. The key, he says, is to start. Start learning, start selling, start building. The rest will follow.
In a world obsessed with resumes, degrees, and fancy titles, Anupam Mittal's message is refreshingly simple—and brutally honest. If you can sell and build, you're already ahead of the curve. Everything else is just noise.
Who is Anupam Mittal?
Anupam Mittal is a renowned Indian entrepreneur, investor, and the founder of Shaadi.com, one of India’s leading matrimonial platforms. As the CEO of People Group, he has also gained popularity as a Shark on Shark Tank India Seasons 1 to 3, where he has backed over 250 startups. A former chairperson and current Governing Council member of IAMAI, Mittal’s influence spans tech, media, and business. He was honoured with the Karmaveer Chakra Award for his contributions to entrepreneurship and social impact.
Responding to a frequently asked question—“What skills should I build as a student if I want to be an entrepreneur?”—Mittal laid down what he believes are the only two “superpowers” that truly matter. And they go far beyond traditional classroom learning or startup jargon.
The ability to sell
Mittal doesn’t just mean selling a product. Selling, he says, is about conveying a vision so convincingly that others want to be part of it. It’s the ability to persuade investors to back your dream, customers to give your product a shot, and even yourself to stay the course when things get tough.
In his words, sales is not about being slick or manipulative — it’s about survival. Pitching, persuading, hustling, and repeating. If you can’t sell your ideas, you’re bound to feel isolated in your journey. But if you can, the world opens up to you.
The ability to build
Here too, Mittal broadens the definition. Building isn’t limited to coding or creating physical products. It’s about becoming obsessed with solving a problem. It’s about enduring the long, quiet grind when everyone else thinks you’ve gone off track. It means being misunderstood, staying focused, and pushing through confusion and failure.
True builders, Mittal suggests, are those who stick with a problem long enough to change the world—or at least their corner of it.
These are not job skills — they are life skills
What makes Mittal’s advice particularly resonant is his insistence that these aren’t just tools for entrepreneurs. Whether you’re a student, a professional climbing the corporate ladder, or someone building a side hustle, mastering the ability to sell and build can unlock every door.
The timing? Irrelevant. The key, he says, is to start. Start learning, start selling, start building. The rest will follow.
In a world obsessed with resumes, degrees, and fancy titles, Anupam Mittal's message is refreshingly simple—and brutally honest. If you can sell and build, you're already ahead of the curve. Everything else is just noise.
Who is Anupam Mittal?
Anupam Mittal is a renowned Indian entrepreneur, investor, and the founder of Shaadi.com, one of India’s leading matrimonial platforms. As the CEO of People Group, he has also gained popularity as a Shark on Shark Tank India Seasons 1 to 3, where he has backed over 250 startups. A former chairperson and current Governing Council member of IAMAI, Mittal’s influence spans tech, media, and business. He was honoured with the Karmaveer Chakra Award for his contributions to entrepreneurship and social impact.
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