From Mentor to Most Admired: Dr. Jogadia’s Journey of Building Bridges Across Continents
Arjun Garg , CEO , Lajat Chemical Pvt Ltd
Arjun Garg wasn’t born into wealth, privilege, or business acumen. Raised in a small town in Rajasthan, India, Arjun’s early life was simple — his father was a schoolteacher, and his mother managed the home. What he lacked in resources, Arjun made up for with curiosity and an unstoppable drive to build something of his own. After earning a degree in engineering, Arjun took a conventional job at a multinational company. But within a year, he felt restless. He wanted more than a paycheck — he wanted purpose. He resigned, against everyone’s advice, to start his own venture in e-commerce — a platform to connect rural artisans with urban buyers. His first startup, DesiKart, launched with excitement and a small savings fund. But within two years, it collapsed. Logistics were a nightmare, funding dried up, and the artisans struggled to meet demand. Arjun was left with debt, doubt, and disappointment.