Tell us about your journey. How did it all start? 

Though I started my career as an AC / Dy. Supdt. of Police but due to some family commitments, resigned from Police and joined the corporate world. I am an alumnus of IIM - Lucknow and IMT - Ghaziabad and have working experience of about 25 years.  For the last 14 + years I was the Director - Human Resources with the best of the Brands like - InterContinental Hotels, Hilton Hotels, The Grand New Delhi, and The Park Hotels.

You had a successful career in hospitality (HR), what made you take the leap toward entrepreneurship? 

I kept on dreaming for many years to become an entrepreneur and now decided to start my own Security, Outsourced Manpower, and Corporate Trainings company - Astra Protection Group, as I felt the need for a professional and dedicated Security Agency and a reliable Outsourced Manpower company which can cater to the needs of the corporate world.

Tell us a little about your venture. What pain points are you trying to solve for the world? 

Astra Protection Group is a complete Security, Outsourced Manpower solutions and Corporate Trainings company.  There are 3 verticals - Security Manpower and Equipment, Outsourced Manpower (Housekeeping, KST, Drivers, Bouncers, Valets, Room Attendants, Office staff, etc.), and Corporate Training (which includes Behavioural Training, Leadership Training, Sales Training, Perception, and Attitude Building Sessions, Stress Management, Decision Making workshops and Outdoor Team Building Workshops).

We will be resolving the Pain Points which I had while working in the corporate world, we felt the need for professionally trained Security Manpower, passionate and dedicated outsourced staff, and a reliable company for Corporate and Leadership Training.  We have a team of professionals with us to cater to all pain points of the corporate world. 

What advice would you give your 25-year-old self? 

Remain sincere in your approach, love what you do, and be passionate in your attitude, and you will surely be successful.

What is your favorite interview question and why? 

My favorite interview question is when someone asks about my failures apart from my successes. I always advise them not to forget that Failure is Not the Opposite of Success, it is a Part of Success. Failure gives life lessons that become the stepping stones to success in life.

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