Anupam Mittal, the founder and CEO of Shaadi.com and Shark Tank judge, took to LinkedIn to share his incredible journey, a tale of early success, unexpected failure and a solid comeback. In a detailed post, Mittal revealed that he became a multi-millionaire in his early 20s during his time with MicroStrategy, which saw a valuation of up to $40 billion. However, the dot-com bubble of the 2000s brought everything crashing down, leaving him not only without wealth but also in “heavy" debt. This was the time he decided to ‘rise from the ashes’ and build Shaadi.com. Mittal’s inspiring post has attracted nearly 15,000 likes and hundreds of comments on LinkedIn.
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Mittal wrote on LinkedIn, “I became a multi-millionaire in my early 20s. And then lost it all in the dot com bubble of the 2000s. Back then, I was riding high as part of MicroStrategy that skyrocketed to a $40 billion valuation. Life in the US felt like a dream. So much so I even ordered a Ferrari. But as quickly as it came, it all vanished. The dot com bubble burst, and with it, the money disappeared. In fact, I got into heavy debt,"
He further revealed that after returning to India in 2003, he found himself with “nothing but the memory of winning – and losing big." Yet, Mittal decided to take a bold risk. With only $30,000 left, he invested $25,000 in another dot-com venture -Shaadi.com, believing it could be a game-changer despite the criticism and doubts from people.
“With the kind of audacity that only comes from losing it all, I set out to build another dot-com venture— Shaadi.com (amongst others such as makaan.com & Mauj Mobile). The domain cost $25,000, and we had only $30,000 left. It was an all-or-nothing move. People thought I was crazy. They questioned my business sense too. But I went all-in because I felt this could the game-changer. I turned out to be right," Mittal wrote.
For Mittal, this journey was never about the money, it was about proving his resilience and entrepreneurship spirit that “wasn’t tied to a single success or failure."
“Today, I try to carry that same mindset to everything I do. Success isn’t about going along with the popular opinion – It’s about walking in the other direction of the crowd and hopefully being right. So, to the risk-taking professionals & founders out there – keep backing yourself. The game isn’t over until you win," he concluded.
Reacting to the video, one user wrote, “Your journey shows the real cost of success: relentless risk-taking and belief. It’s not about the fall; it’s about the courage to rise again. Thanks for sharing!"
Another reflected, “Success isn’t always about following the crowd—it’s about having the courage to carve your own path. Your mindset is a powerful reminder that the game isn’t over until you win."
“You have been an inspiration to each and every youth who is trying to build out his career….So much respect SIR!!" another expressed.
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