In a rapid-fire interview with DQ channels, Vijay Daniel, Chief Executive Officer of Simplify 3X, Bengaluru, Karnataka, shared his personal and professional vitae.
My home is in: Bengaluru
School/college: Rural Engineering College, Hulkoti, Karnataka
Company: Simplify3x
My family: Wife and Son
I would like to be reborn as: Myself
The most memorable event of my life: Our First product sale (professional) and the birth of my son (personal)
With my first pay cheque: I gifted my wife a blue, polka dot saree in Chennai
Idol in life: Elon Musk and Rafael Nadal
Can't live without: Family and friends
Favorite Gadget: Well, surprisingly, it’s a kitchen gadget, a fruit juicer.
Favorite book: I love reading History as it explains change over time. Discovery of India by Jawaharlal Nehru is one of my favorite books. I also am inclined towards philosophy. The Myth of Sisyphus by Albert Camus had quite an impact, as it explains about the absurdity of life and that life is essentially meaningless.
Work-out regime: A combination of physical and mental activity. Badminton for total body workout, and chess to increase my concentration level and focus.
Hobby: play Badminton, Football, Chess, Cooking
Favorite holiday destination: Langkawi
Favorite food: Mutton Biryani and sweets.
I can't stand: Anything Fake
Social Media Preference: None
The best compliment I’ve ever received: Good Mentor, Great Teacher.
The car I drive: Range Rover Velar
Motto in life: Be yourself
Advice to budding entrepreneurs: Hang on! Persevere! Never give up!
Like to watch on Television: Sports
The cause I care for: Green Initiatives, Social Causes
One thing I would like to change in myself: I want to be more organized.
5 years down the line I would be: A better version of myself.
If not in the IT industry, I would be: A farmer