A Delhi entrepreneur\u2019s candid look at startup life has struck a chord online after he shared what early mornings, stress, and uncertainty really look like behind the scenes.<\/p>\n
Nikhil Gaur, founder of Hiveschool, posted a video on Instagram showing himself walking into his office at 5 am, long before anyone else had arrived. The clip opens with him pointing out the empty workspace, saying, \u201cIt\u2019s 5:00 am in the morning right now, literally, there\u2019s not a single person in the office.\u201d The quiet setting becomes a backdrop for a much larger conversation about the realities of building a company.<\/p>\n
In the video, Gaur explains that such early or odd-hour visits are not unusual for him. \u201cEvery week in the business, there\u2019s some kind of stress, something goes wrong, I don\u2019t get sleep all night,\u201d he says, adding that he often finds himself heading to the office at 2 or 3 am when things feel overwhelming.<\/p>\n
He uses the moment to push back against the often glamorised image of entrepreneurship. \u201cEveryone wants to be a startup founder, but they don\u2019t really know that this is the actual backstory behind building a startup,\u201d he says, highlighting the gap between perception and reality.<\/p>\n
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Despite the challenges, Gaur\u2019s message is not one of discouragement. He emphasises that persistence plays a crucial role, describing success as being tied to that \u201cadditional 20% effort\u201d and the ability to handle pressure. He also reminds viewers that meaningful businesses take time to grow, urging them to stay consistent even when results are slow.<\/p>\n
The video has garnered much praise from viewers appreciating the honesty behind it. Several users said it offered a rare, unfiltered glimpse into startup life, one that goes beyond success stories and highlights the grind that often goes unseen.<\/p>\n
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Srimoyee Chowdhury<\/p>\n
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