From Breakdown to Breakthrough

The Dream Takes Root

With an IIM Lucknow degree and years of hard work behind me, life was unfolding as planned. That year, I interned at CarDekho, a fast-growing startup that planted a powerful seed — the dream to one day build something of my own.

I trusted data, logic, and science. Astrology? That was for the superstitious.

The Deep Dive Into Astrology

I began to read. At first out of curiosity — but soon with an intensity I couldn't explain. I studied over 200 books, including six different translations of Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, Phaladeepika, Saravali, and more.

To truly grasp their meaning, I even learned Sanskrit — decoding the original shlokas for their layered insights. All while working full-time.

My mind became sharper. Patterns became visible everywhere — in people, in business, in life. This inner shift even transformed how I performed at work.

Innovation Awakens

While pursuing astrology on the side, my professional life reflected the change:

• Won Company-wide Hackathon Challenge (2021)
• Global Innovation Challenge Winner (2019 & 2021)
• iFactor Large-scale Innovation Winner (2019), Runner-up (2024)
• 3 Patents Filed (2 Granted): ProSocial, Uniblock, EIPersona

Failing Forward

My dream of building something meaningful wasn't new. Between 2018 and 2022, I explored four diverse startup ideas:

• TradeManthan — Options pricing enhancement over Black-Scholes
• BVerge — SME/MSME marketplace platform
• Glomera — Ayurvedic skincare brand
• OptPro — Real-time options trading simulator

Each one fell short — but none of it went to waste. Each failure sharpened me. And through it all, astrology remained as a guiding force.

The Mission Continues

Today, AstroNidan serves users across 100+ countries. We've generated over 50,000 Kundlis, maintained 92% validation accuracy, and helped thousands make informed decisions about career, marriage, and life transitions.