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Retiring before the age of 40—an endeavour that many consider a far-off fantasy. Yet, through determination and unyielding persistence, I transformed this distant dream into a tangible reality. In this fast-paced life, it is crucial to pause, reflect, and relish in our achievements before embarking on new adventures. In the tapestry of my life, I share a collection of struggles that transcend the ordinary “I bet you can’t top that.”

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Watching AI-trained robots at CES 2026 is scary & fantastic. AI is no longer just in code—it’s entering physical space. Hyundai planning new factories powered by Boston Dynamics robot also aiming to build thousands of robots post-2030, a new era of ‘robo-human resources’ is emerging. Si-Fi movie Terminator or Chappie now feels realistic.
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I’m Dushyant Gadewal, a small-town dreamer turned tech entrepreneur and advisor. From chasing cricket dreams and Indian Army SSB interviews to riding solo across India, my journey has been fueled by passion, curiosity, and a relentless drive to explore the unconventional.

My professional foundation was laid at NIT Rourkela, where I graduated in Computer Science & Engineering in 2006—an experience that shaped my problem-solving mindset and long-term view of technology.

Over the last two decades, I’ve lived and worked through the Gurgaon–NCR startup ecosystem, experiencing it across multiple cycles—early-stage experimentation, rapid scale-ups, and acquisitions. My journey spans hands-on roles at Travelguru (Desiya), Vriti Infocom, and Nagarro, where I operated in fast-moving environments that demanded product-first thinking and execution at speed.

I later joined PeopleStrong as an early tech team member, contributing closely to its core product evolution. Over nearly a decade, I witnessed the platform grow into one of India’s leading HR tech companies—not just as a technologist, but also as a shareholder (benefited from its recent Goldman Sachs–led transaction) and gaining a front-row view of how long-term technology and product decisions compound into real enterprise value.

These experiences ultimately came together in the founding of ArcTop Labs, my own venture recognized under the #StartupIndia DIPP7405 initiative. Here, I apply everything learned from the startup trenches—building scalable, resilient technology platforms designed for real-world business impact, not just launch-day success.

In 2022, after two decades in the industry, I stepped away from full-time employment #RetireAt40 to pursue work rooted in freedom, creativity, and long-term impact. Now, I guide students, startups, and businesses as a tech advisor—helping them align technology with vision, growth, and strategic clarity.

Through my blog, NextStruggle, I share personal memoirs, tech insights, and social reflections drawn from a life of experiments, risks, and reinvention.

Let’s connect if you’re building, transforming, or simply seeking clarity in your tech journey.

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Always Prepared for Building The Next, One Struggle at a Time.