#AskDushyant Reflections on Technology, Memoir & Thoughtful Living
While most leaders rely on external platforms to share ideas, I’ve built and operate my own. NextStruggle is a proprietary thinking platform where knowledge is created, structured, and compounded into a long-term asset. It reflects a deep integration of technology and experience—where both content and infrastructure are fully owned. As a tech founder, I’m scaling this system into the AskDushyant AI persona, transforming individual insight into scalable intelligence. “Owned platforms turn experience into assets and ideas into intelligence.”
Over the past two decades, I have had the privilege of engaging with thousands of professionals, entrepreneurs, students, technologists, and curious minds. Whether through corporate discussions, startup mentoring, technology consultations, social media interactions, or simple conversations over a cup of tea, one thing remained constant: People had questions, and they were seeking practical answers grounded in real-world experience. Many of those conversations eventually became part of the #AskDushyant initiative, where I openly shared perspectives on technology, leadership, business, personal development, travel, and philosophy. Over time, the volume of questions grew significantly. While I genuinely enjoyed every interaction, one challenge became…
Every tech enthusiast dreams of building a powerful machine, and for me, that dream turned into reality. As a CSE graduate from NIT Rourkela with 20+ years in the tech industry, I always wanted a system that could handle high-performance computing and AI workloads. Building my SuperComputing AI cum Gaming Rig became more than just assembling parts—it was a personal passion project that tested my patience, technical skill, and love for hardware. Inside My Custom-Built Supercomputer The journey started with carefully chosen components: a Ryzen 9 processor with AM5 socket, high-frequency 64GB RAM, AIO liquid cooler, blazing-fast 2TB NVMe SSD,…
On 15 December, I set out on one of my most audacious adventures, riding my Harley Davidson from NCR to Indore—over 850 kilometers in a single day. This long-distance bike ride tested every rule riders usually avoid. My ride began in winter fog, racing uncertainty about reaching on time, a firm decision not to postpone, and a night-highway throttle adventure. With over 18 years of solo bike riding experience, I trusted my planning and my mental and physical resilience to pursue an almost impossible feat never heard in bike riding. The Morning That Tested Commitment The day began with Delhi…
For more than three decades, Adobe Photoshop has been one of the most influential tools in creative history. It transformed how designers edited images, manipulated visuals, created advertisements, and delivered…
The next wave of artificial intelligence will not belong to those who merely use foundation models. It will belong to those who adapt them. As generative AI transforms industries ranging…
Why Business Leaders Are Betting AI, Imagine a manufacturing plant that operates 24×7 without shift rotations, manual supervision, or production downtime. The machines communicate in real time, AI systems optimize…
Imagine a Factory That Never Sleeps, operating 24×7 without lunch breaks, shift changes, or even lights switched on. Machines communicate with each other in real time. Robotic arms assemble products…
Running Ollama inside WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) is a great way to supercharge your local AI Setup with large language models. By default, Ollama binds to 127.0.0.1:11434 inside WSL,…
Artificial Intelligence is transforming the world faster than most businesses can adapt. From customer support to coding assistants, from predictive analytics to fraud detection, AI is becoming the foundation of…
I’m Dushyant Gadewal—#AskDushyant, 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.
In 2010, I joined PeopleStrong as an early member of the core technology team, where I played a hands-on role in shaping the platform’s foundational product architecture. Over nearly a decade, I had the opportunity to see the organisation scale into one of India’s leading HR technology companies. Importantly, this journey gave me perspective not only as a technologist, but also as a shareholder—including exit participation in its April 2025—Goldman Sachs–led transaction—and, therefore, a front-row view of how disciplined long-term technology and product decisions compound into sustainable 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.
#AskDushyant #NextStruggle
#RetiredAt40
Branding My True Self:#AskDushyant #NextStruggle: Tech, Memoir, Social & Thoughtful Life Experience Chronicle 💡📖🤝💭.
BlackDemon India: Forging the Future of AR/VR Gaming and 3D world 🎮🕶️🌐.
Embracing the Power of Fitness, Fueled by the Energy of My Little Angel. Conquering Realms with XBox Mastery, Roaring along on the HarleyDavidson Bike. Crafting a Purposeful Existence, Rooted in Tech Innovation. Proudly an Early Tech Member and Shareholder of Peoplestrong. Forever Connected to the Legacy of NIT Rourkela Alumni, Where Dreams Ignite and Achievements Resonate.
Always Prepared for Building The Next, One Struggle at a Time.
Tech, Memoir, Social & Thoughtful Life Experience Chronicle
