ABG – Spearheading Sustainability while spreading smiles | Avinash Sachdev, MDI Gurgaon
General notions and biases get formed when people meet a person from Gujarati, Sindhi or Marwadi community. Blind assumptions are made that they would be from a business background only and engage in firms that are built to last for generations. I, myself being a Sindhi, can completely relate to these assumptions people make. But the assumptions are there for a reason. Many parents want their child to follow their father without asking them what THEY want to become in life. My father being one of those parents, wanted or rather commanded me to continue our family business without even considering what I plan to do with my life or how I want to live my life. On the other hand, I have always dreamed of a career in the corporate world. As a result, along with contributing to the family business, I started preparation for the entrance exams of Management courses. I managed books, time and spirit to make my dream walk towards reality. As my father was not in favor for this part, this thing shined as a grave secret between me, my mother, and sister. Through perseverance, hard work and a lot of coffee I managed to crack the entrance exams. I vividly remember, the day I told my father about everything, his shocked face which emerged out not only because I had kept the secret for so long, but also due to the realization of him being so rigid. He gave me a hug and this is one such hug that I can relive anytime by just closing my eyes. Presently, making it to one of the best B-schools in India I can proudly say that I have come this far, but still have miles to go before I reach my destination.





