Rishabh Mittal : A passion for learning is true Entrepreneurship

Being an entrepreneur is ingrained in one's identity. It is the culmination of a certain set of characteristics: determination, creativity, the capacity for risk, leadership and enthusiasm, all of which are deeply inoculated in Mr. Rishab Mittal who is a 26-year-old leading business tycoon from the town of Bhopal, India. Having been brought up in a family of successful businessmen, Mr. Mittal had a lot of responsibility growing up. He was expected to continue and take responsibility for the family business and expand it. However, his conviction, determination and vigorous efforts took the businesses to new heights, overcoming the insurmountable odds.

Rishab advises young people like him to get comfortable being uncomfortable. Trying to grow a company or execute on an idea is difficult. It's not always going to be roses and unicorns. At some point, you're going to run into issues however, it is at this point that one needs to get back on the horse and take another risk, facing challenges is what keeps one separated from the competition. He's ventured into diverse fields when it comes to expanding his business like mining, electronics, construction, real estate, food industries and medical equipment and infrastructure. The 26-year-old young lad associates the diversity in his business ventures to the diverse interests and hobbies he has acquired during the course of his life so far. Rishab not only has had a knack for entrepreneurial endeavors, but takes equal interest in sports and fitness. Apart from grinding in work all day, Mr. Mittal also enjoys cooking and trying out different cuisines, as well as singing and dancing. It is safe to say that he is always the life of the party.

Mr. Mittal has been focussing on social, not material gain, prioritizing social well-being over traditional business needs for a long time and especially now, during the COVID-19 emergency in the country. He opened a hospital with 1000 beds for the medical urgency in the country. He contributed towards distribution of masks, fed numerous roadside animals, donated oxygen cylinders and oximeters. Furthermore, he owns the Shri Parmeshwarlal Mittal charitable trust and the Khwahishey group of Katni, an initiative helping those in need. "Being an entrepreneur is like heading into uncharted territory. It's rarely obvious what to do next, and you have to rely on yourself a lot when you run into problems. There are many days when you feel like things will never work out, and you're operating at a loss for endless months. You have to be able to stomach the roller coaster of emotions that comes with striking out on your own," he says.