#AskDushyant Reflections on Workplace, Memoir & Thoughtful Living
Most people write on platforms. I built mine. NextStruggle is a self-developed thinking ecosystem where ideas don’t just get published—they evolve. It combines technology, experience, and structured expression into a compounding system of knowledge. Owning both the platform and the thinking layer allows me to move beyond content into creation of intelligence itself. As a founder, I’m transforming this into the AskDushyant AI persona—where human experience meets machine scalability. “I don’t publish thoughts—I build systems that think and evolve.”
1980s. The World Was the Canvas. What if I were sitting in the Oval Office in the 1980s, looking at the world not as a map, but as a possibility?
A little imagination. A little AI. And a completely different version of history.
This is not a historical photograph. It is an AI-generated alternate reality — exploring how identity, imagination, and creative AI can turn “what if?” into something visual.
What if you could step into any era, any role, any story?
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In December 2012, I found an innovative way to break the monotony of office life and boost my team’s creativity at PeopleStrong HR Tech, sector 34 gurgaon office. As a leader, I firmly believe that regular motivation at workplace is crucial for employee retention—far more impactful than monetary rewards or occasional outings. To inspire creativity, innovation and out-of-the-box thinking, I personally organized a Rubik’s Cube challenge for my tech team.The premise was simple: solve the Rubik’s Cube, and the winner gets a hearty lunch treat on me. To make it inclusive, I offered smaller rewards for solving single or multiple…
I have done many adventurous things in life, but nothing matched the adrenaline rush of riding a Harley Davidson on open roads. That belief changed completely when I decided to learn horse riding in April 2025 at Uma Public School, Greater Noida. The horse riding school had some of the finest and most powerful horses I had ever seen. To start with i want to make statement with old saying that if you can ride a horse, you can control the state, and I experienced it firsthand. On my first day, I made the classic beginner mistake of leaning forward…
As I reflect on my enduring journey with the Services Selection Board (SSB), the essence of aspiring for the Indian Army emerges as a profound memories and enlightening experience. Having undergone the rigorous SSB process over three times, each attempt has been a stepping stone, unveiling not just the life of an Army officer but also the true spirit of being Indian and Your True Self. SSB – A Glimpse into Army Life The 4-5 days spent at the SSB are more than just a recruitment process; they are a window into the life of an Army officer. These days,…
Somewhere along the way, we started wearing exhaustion like a badge. A packed calendar became a personality trait. “Creating meeting notes” turned into the default answer to “How are you,”…
One developer ships products that once required a full engineering org. A single marketer now runs campaigns that used to need a five-person team. A solo operator handles finance, support,…
Every organisation has two systems. The first one is documented. It includes policies, processes, job descriptions, reporting structures, performance reviews, values, and employee handbooks. The second system is rarely documented….
For generations, employees were taught to pursue a good education, join a respected organization, work hard, remain loyal, and build a stable career. The formula seemed simple. Get a good…
In Part 1, I wrote about the warning signs that appear when good employees quietly disengage. The bigger question is: What should leaders do when they see those signs? The…
Most good employees do not suddenly decide to quit. The resignation letter is usually the final step in a much longer process. Before they leave, something changes. They stop sharing…
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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