Ashwani Kumar Quits Rs 300 Crore VP Job at 40 to Launch His Own Business

2 articles · Updated · Moneycontrol · May 26

Ashwani Kumar, 40, said he resigned from his vice president role at a Rs 300 crore company the day after deciding to build his own brand.
Years at an MNC had brought him a high salary, car, house, international travel and a luxury cabin, but he said he wanted mental peace and an identity of his own.
His decision triggered resistance at home: Kumar said his mother stopped speaking to him for three days and his wife questioned why he would leave a secure, well-paid job.
Kumar posted the story on Instagram to encourage would-be founders who hesitate to leave stable employment, and the video drew comments from others describing similar family and social pressure.

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