In a Rapid Fire interview with DQ Channels, Tushar Parekh, Founder and MD, Silicon Netsecure Pvt. Ltd. shared his personal and professional vitae.
Placed in India’s financial hub Mumbai, Silicon Netsecure is an Information Security and Cloud Services Provider/ partner. The company has global clients in countries like the USA, Africa, Middle East and Europe.
Home is in: Vile Parle, Mumbai
School/college: Utpal Sanghvi School / Sasmira
Company: Silicon Netsecure Pvt Ltd
Family: Wife and Son
I would like to be reborn as: Elon Musk
Most memorable event of my life: Holding my son for the first time
With my first paycheque: Gave it to my Mom
Idol in life: Elon Musk
Can't live without: My Son
Favourite Gadget: iPhone
Favourite book: Rich Dad Poor Dad
Work-out regime: Daily evening walks with school friends
Hobby: Reading
Favourite holiday destination: Switzerland
Favorite food: Italian
I can't stand: Careless attitude
Social Media preference: Instagram and LinkedIn
Best compliment I ever received: My son said that he is blessed to have me as his Father
Car I drive: Mercedes SUV
Motto in life: Life is only as good as your mindset
Advice to budding entrepreneurs: Follow your passion but also follow the money.
Like to watch on Television: Sci-Fi movies
The cause I care for: I lend my vision of the technology sector in my current capacity as Chairman of the Association of System Integrators & Retailers in Technology (ASIRT). Furthermore, I have previously served as the Ex-Chairman of the Infotech Software Dealers Association (ISODA). I strongly believe in giving back to the IT fraternity and I am quite active in the IT Partner community with a connection of over 500+ IT partners across India.
One thing I would like to change in myself: Work even smarter
5 years down the line I would be: Wiser by 5 more years
If not in the IT industry, I would be: Venture Capital