#AskDushyant Reflections on Technology, Memoir & Thoughtful Living
NextStruggle is not a publishing platformāit is a system I architected to capture and scale thinking. Every layer, from content creation to infrastructure, is built and controlled by me, enabling ideas to evolve beyond static writing into structured intelligence. Combining long-form depth with micro insights, it transforms experience into a compounding knowledge base. As a tech founder, Iām not just writingāIām engineering a platform that learns and evolves into the AskDushyant AI persona. āFrom code to cognition, I turn thinking into scalable systems.ā
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Congratulations to BJP on the victory in Bengal.
Iāve seen firsthandāeven in a short but challenging phase of my professional journey in Kolkataāhow difficult real life is in Bengal. It takes vision, persistence, and decisive leadership.
May this win translate into sustained progress and meaningful change for Bengal.
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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,…
In 2013, I embarked on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to the Maha Kumbh Mela, an extraordinary spiritual event held every 12 years at the Sangamāthe confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers at Prayagraj. My nomadic yearly ritual of taking 1-2 weeks off for bike adventures had already taken me to various corners of India, but this time was special. Maha Kumbh is the worldās ultra largest spiritual gathering, drawing almost half billion of devotees from every corner of India and around the world. Earlier i had only heard stories from old Bollywood movies about this grand event…
In 2009, I returned to my village, Mohad near Kareli, Madhya Pradesh, seeking something I could not yet define. A simple bike ride on my Bajaj Avenger became more than a journeyāit became a path to self-reflection. The rustic roads, open fields, and silent skies created a space where thoughts slowed down and clarity quietly emerged. Village life in Mohad had its own rhythm, untouched by urgency, deeply rooted in tradition, and beautifully connected to nature. Riding through Kareliās countryside, I felt a rare stillness, something modern life often forgets but the soul deeply understands. Those days were spent with…
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Iām Dushyant Gadewalā#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 2006āan experience that shaped my problem-solving mindset and long-term view of technology.
Over the last two decades, Iāve lived and worked through the GurgaonāNCR startup ecosystem, experiencing it across multiple cyclesāearly-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 platformās foundational product architecture. Over nearly a decade, I had the opportunity to see the organisation scale into one of Indiaās leading HR technology companies. Importantly, this journey gave me perspective not only as a technologist, but also as a shareholderāincluding exit participation in its April 2025āGoldman Sachsāled transactionāand, 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 trenchesābuilding 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 advisorāhelping 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.
Letās connect if you’re building, transforming, or simply seeking clarity in your tech journey.
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