The Can-Do Spirit

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The Forbes India fourth anniversary edition is a tribute to all those who’ve pursued the entrepreneurial dream and emerged stronger, wiser and wealthier. Sixteen high-performance entrepreneurs from across business sectors share their make-or-break moments—which Intel founder Andy Grove called “an event that changes the way we think and act”—with us.

16 frontline entrepreneurs open up on their make-or-break moments.


1. Onkar Kanwar: I was a novice in the business and that was to be my biggest advantage

2. Alok Kejriwal: I was being called a broker when I was the innovator and pioneer  

3. David Nash: If you're ill, don't wait for the 'doctors'; do something about it yourself

4. Harsh Mariwala: Ours is the story of a small Indian FMCG player globalising  

5. Rashesh Shah: Every setback is an opportunity to recalibrate