This document introduces Saravana Kumar, the founder of BizTalk360. It outlines his background growing up in a middle class family in India and his career journey. It describes how he worked for various companies in the UK for 10 years before founding BizTalk360 in 2010 with just himself. Today the company has over 30 employees across two locations. The main message is that with passion, hard work, focus on time and productivity, networking, risk taking, and being practical, anyone can succeed despite humble beginnings. The document provides five tips for young people focusing on these areas.

1. Hi!
My Name is
Saravana Kumar
and I'm the founder
of BizTalk360

2. I’m a Microsoft Integration
MVP
(About 50 people in the world hold this title for this category)

3. I come from a very humble average
Indian middle class family

4. Schooling at Mettupalayam
UG (B.Sc.) at Ramakrishna Vidyalaya
PG (MCA) via Distance Education
Did not go to IIT / Oxford!!

5. 1998 - 2001 –
Nuva System
(very close to
this place)
Monthly salary
INR 2500 ($45)

6. At the age of 22, I went to London for work
2001

7. I worked for various companies in United
Kingdom for 10 years

8. I founded BizTalk360 in 2010
without knowing anything about
what it's going to turn up

9. For the first 2 years (2010 to 2012), the company was just me

10. Today (2015), we have over 30 people
across 2 locations (UK and India)

11. Where we are today!
350+ Happy Customers from over 25+ Countries are happily using the product!!!

12. Well; till now, it’s been all about
myself
The reason I told you this story is….
To give proof & confidence
anyone can succeed

13. What's the message I
want to convey
today?
Things I’ve learned
that shaped my
career

14. 5 things young people
should focus on

15. Passion & Hard Work
1

16. You find your passion and
stick to it
1. Passion & Hard work

17. Once you find a passion,
work hard without any
expectations
(in fact they are mutual)
1. Passion & Hard work

18. Even if you fail, you still
will be in a good shape
1. Passion & Hard work

19. FIND YOUR PASSION
In early part of your
career, focus on
opportunity to learn vs.
making money
Or, work under someone
who is a great mentor
1. Passion & Hard work

20. Time &
Productivity2

21. 2. Time & Productivity2. Time & Productivity
You can’t turn back
time!

22. 2. Time & Productivity
Days are long but
decades are very short

23. 10 years will go in a blink
of an eye. Don't lose it!!!
2. Time & Productivity

24. Don’t waste your time on unproductive things,
question yourself - constantly
2. Time & Productivity

25. Networking
3

26. There will always be good & bad people in your
life
3. Networking

27. The choice is yours, with
whom you are associating
3. Networking

28. 3. Networking
Tell me who your friends are, I’ll tell you who you are!!

29. When you are looking for an
opportunity, you are actually looking
for a person
3. Networking

30. The connections you
make now is the one
going to help you
in the future
3. Networking

31. Risk Taking
4

32. Some element of luck is there, but be prepared
to work hard and take calculated risks
4. Risk Taking

33. If worst case is losing some time, money,
discomfort, it's ok to take that risk
4. Risk Taking

34. But, if worst case scenario is losing your credibility,
reputation, all your wealth, don't take that risk
4. Risk Taking

35. Be Practical5

36. I think there is a gap in the education system
5. Be Practical

37. It rewards you for not trying. In real
world you don't know until you try
5. Be Practical

38. Deal with the situation, it all
comes down to you - how you
see the problem challenge
5. Be Practical

39. Avoid using the word “problems”! Turn it into
“Challenges”. Life will take a new turn!!
5. Be Practical

40. Follow Me @
@saravanamv
in/saravanamv
Thanks for your time!!
Its your turn now …