Shark Tank India Judge Anupam Mittal Reveals He Became A Multi-Millionaire In Early 20s; There's More!

In a conversation with Himesh Madaan on the YouTube channel 'Himeesh Madaan,' Anupam Mittal, the founder and CEO of Shaadi.com and a well-known Shark Tank India judge, shared his journey of becoming a multi-millionaire by his early 20s. Reflecting on his career milestones, life lessons, and challenges, Mittal highlighted how a setback became a turning point that redefined his future.

Mittal's journey to wealth began during his tenure at MicroStrategy, an American tech company where he joined as a sales consultant and rapidly climbed the corporate ladder to become the Director of Strategic Partnerships. During the dot-com boom of 2000, Mittal's stock options soared in value as MicroStrategy's valuation skyrocketed from $100 million to $40 billion.

"I had a lot of stock options and had become a multi-millionaire in my early twenties," Mittal revealed during the interview. Despite this incredible rise, his career trajectory soon took an unexpected turn when he was laid off.

Getting fired from his job was a crucial moment in Mittal's life. While it initially left him feeling "gutted," he now considers it the best thing that could have happened to him. "My career was on steroids. I got fired from my job, and that's when I started Shaadi.com. It was a difficult time, but looking back, it was a blessing in disguise," Mittal said.

This moment of crisis became the foundation for the birth of Shaadi.com, one of India's most successful matrimonial platforms. It also set the stage for Mittal to become a leading entrepreneur and angel investor.

Throughout his career, Mittal has been a strong advocate of taking risks and standing by one's decisions, even in the face of uncertainty. In the interview, he revealed how he turned down lucrative offers, including one worth $100 million (approximately Rs 800 crore).

"I've received so many offers. Rs 800 crore is not a small amount. But I turned those offers down. I've sold a couple of companies for smaller amounts, but I'm still taking risks. There will come a time when I look back and say that I made the right choice," Mittal said.

Mittal's openness about his experiences has made him a relatable figure for aspiring entrepreneurs. Earlier this year, during an appearance on the Barbershop podcast, he shared similar insights into his life during the dot-com bubble and the volatile nature of the tech industry. He highlighted how these experiences shaped his approach to business and investments.