Name: G. R. Gopinath
Profile : Serial entrepreneur, founder of Deccan 360, author of Simply Fly
He Says: ”From my Head Master, I learnt not to take ‘no’ for an answer”
”If you have an abscess in your palm, you do not need a mirror to see it” — the need for a particular service is sometimes self evident
(This story appears in the 21 May, 2010 issue of Forbes India. To visit our Archives, click here.)
Its truly a remarkable story of an ordinary man making it big because he believed in his dreams. He will inspire many young entrepreneurs to take the path less trodden. I think my comments will be applicable to both Capt. Gopinath and Subroto :)
on May 26, 2010Good piece Mr Bagchi. Some new concepts. <br /> Only one thing which left me thinking. How does he feel about jumping ship as a captain leaving other employees of the ship under a stranger?
on May 18, 2010Thank you for the Zen Garden!<br /> <br /> Serving It Hot <br /> by Subroto Bagchi | May 18, 2009 <br /> <br /> It has been exactly one year since we got to read "Serving It Hot" in the Zen Garden. It has been a very interesting journey so far with all the 24 unusual entrepreneurs who, in their own way, have left and continue to leave, their unique footprints on the sands of time. We look forward to many more such great trips with many such entrepreneurial geniuses.
on May 18, 2010Sir - I am getting bored to always state the usual, " what a lovely interview/article" :) !! Wonderful, Sir!
on May 17, 2010