#AskDushyant Reflections on Technology, Memoir & Thoughtful Living
The Retiring before the age of 40 is often dismissed as an unrealistic aspiration. Yet through discipline, persistence, and long-term thinking, I was able to turn that distant possibility into reality. Life moves quickly, and amid the rush to achieve more, we often forget to pause and absorb the lessons along the way. What I share here is not merely success, but the struggles that shaped it — stories that quietly say, ”Life’s journey often goes far beyond what most imagine possible.”
Cricket isn’t just a sport in India — it carries pride, emotion, and national sentiment.
When Pakistan’s security tensions with India are real, ignoring that sentiment and signing a Pakistani cricketer at England's Hundred shows poor Sunrisers leadership.
Cricket unite people — but it should never dismiss the emotions of the nation that follows it. #AskDushyant #NextStruggle
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Working on something that might answer thousands of questions people ask me every year.
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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…
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,…
Growing up, visiting my father’s workplace was always a fascinating adventure. As a child, I frequently accompanied him to the Sarni Power Plant on rugged Rajdoot motorcycle, marveling at the massive machinery and relishing hearty meals at the plant’s canteen. Those visits weren’t just about seeing where my father spent his days but also about learning the significance of hard work and dedication in powering the nation. Fast forward to 2013, during my Maha Kumbh biking journey, I made a detour to Sirmour Hydro Electric Plant, where my father was then posted. Riding my Bajaj Avenger, I spent a day…
In the early days of the internet, authentication was simple. A username and password protected most systems, and developers rarely worried about complex access control. As the web evolved into…
APIs are the nervous system of modern software. Every mobile app, cloud platform, AI service, and SaaS product depends on APIs to move data and trigger functionality across systems. For…
APIs power the modern digital economy. From mobile applications and SaaS platforms to AI systems and financial infrastructure, nearly every modern software product relies on APIs to exchange data and…
Many tech startups overlook foundational development practices that can significantly reduce engineering effort. With well-designed terminal scripts and automation, teams can eliminate nearly 40% of repetitive development work and build…
Modern developers rely heavily on command-line tools. Package managers such as Homebrew have made installing and managing tools extremely convenient, especially on macOS and Linux. But what if you want…
The tech world is changing at a pace we have never witnessed before. What once took months of coordinated effort across engineering, QA, DevOps, and management now happens in under…
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.
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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.
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