Today the Internet is crowded with billions of folks online and more so, the IT Business Space and yet one man set his footprint here and left an indelible imprint on that space for all to see, read and learn.
Mr Ritesh Sarvaiya, Founder & CMD of Rikhav Infotech Private Limited, is a great visionary, with an extremely humble beginning. When he could not make up for in initial funds, he made up with tremendous focus and determination, that enabled him to achieve his dreams and goals, in an incredibly short span of time.
1. Never Hesitate To Start From Small Jobs
While he was still studying in college, Ritesh served with a pharmadistributor and sold glucose bottles to doctors. Later in 2002 immediately after graduation, he was a door to door salesman for the newly launched Sunday Express subscriptions. On every subscription that he sold, he earned Rs 5. He was given a target of selling 20 subscriptions a day. The job he did was tiring however he said that, it only helped him to become more tolerant towards others and their nature. And above all, the satisfaction he got when he received Rs 100 or more after a hard day’s work was priceless.
2. Believe In Your Passion; Don’t Worry About Other Things
Then, his stint at Reliance Infocomm, where he worked as an associate executive in Reliance Handsets made him dream and achieve all that he is today. There, he saw the bigger picture of how a small idea could become huge and create a lot of wealth for the country. He then shifted to Wipro and 2 years there, with a mentor who was tough but caring, taught him all about leadership skills and enabled him to see the potential in every human being. This is where he sensed that if “you have the passion and believe in whatever you do, you can achieve anything in life.” He knew that if he continued to work under somebody, he would be fulfilling their dreams and not his and that’s what got him dreaming big and that has never stopped even today.
3. From a Blueprint to a Big Building
Early 2006, Rikhav InfoTech was conceptualized as a website development company, with a workforce of just 8, but highly committed young professionals. Over the years, with the abiding support of its clients and associates, along with the growing needs of internet-related services, Rikhav InfoTech now offers comprehensive web-based solutions under one roof.
Rikhav InfoTech today offers complete web-based communication solutions like: Corporate Identity, Web Design & Content, E-commerce and Search Engine Optimization (SEO). It also provides with cutting-edge technology and competitive web strategies that not only enhances your brand but also places you way ahead of competition.
The Internet has gained a tremendous thrust over the last few years in India; businesses have still not made optimum use of this medium and so many still believe that the Internet is an expense. Rikhav InfoTech is working towards convincing such folks that the Internet is an investment, by sharing possibilities online and how it could take their business to the next level. He feels that business’s today have just reached a small portion of its potential and merely scratched the tip of the iceberg. By showing how one can empower their business with the power of the World Wide Web, they’ve helped many businesses to see the bigger picture and explore it to the fullest. In the coming years, Ritesh is confident that they will be one of the few key players in the Industry offering comprehensive Web-solutions under one roof.
Further, their Online Reputation Management solutions include Social Media Optimization which is a huge phenomenon that has swept the Internet space. Today, most players are offering these services separately.
Their outsourcing network has over 900 clients who are reaping the benefits of integrated and cost-effective Web-solutions.
4. Targeting International Audience
His next goal is to capture the International Automotive Niche, and he has already begun this with the launch of Trucking Port. On this website, Truck Dealers can upload their used trucks and take their business across the country, at very reasonable costs; Truck Dealers, who would like to come on Board & park their Trucking Inventory with TruckingPort.com. He now has the vision to expand this to other countries like Australia, UK, and New Zealand.
Like any other entrepreneur even he had road blocks to his progress, with the constitution of any company funds play a very important role and even they had to struggle for over 10 months, but his perseverance finally paid off. Finally, one of their clients Mr. Hitesh Lakhani, who was hugely impressed by their dedication, execution and vision, offered to give wings to their dreams. And they’ve never looked back since then.
Ritesh Sarvaiya says, “it is the satisfaction you get knowing that you are adding tremendous value to businesses worldwide and also creating wealth for your own country. Not to mention creating employment for so many people”.
5. Dominate a field in India
His other aim is to launch the biggest B2B Portal of India, in the coming years, with his visionary domain – www.btobIndia.com which he is confident will be launched very soon. He is also clear that he will continue to expand his horizons in India by providing world-class Web-solutions and create more wealth for our country and grow to a family of 600 people, all working under one roof.
After catering to more than 900 foreign clients through his outsourcing business, they are now aggressively planning to make a positive difference to the online presence of businesses in India.
A person who always set his goals higher, and knows the importance of processes even when they were small, has made life much simpler, seamless and transparent. I would like to wish him my the very best and all due success in all his future endeavors.
Ritesh is a brilliant Entrepreneur, you can get in touch with him through email ritesh@rikhavinfotech.com, he would love to answer your mails & would love to help you if you have any concerns in your start up.
It is really inspiring story. With determination and hard work, one can do miracles.
its inspiring and great if its true.. was just wondering, why did you close off your company ?
This gives me a lot of motivation and positivity that I can achieve anything that I desire with passion.Inspite of fallbacks in his career he has accomplished his goals successfully.I would like to congratulate him for providing employment for these many people .I wish him all the best in his future endevors.
Hey John,
Thanks for your kind words here, falling & rising is part of the journey when you are trying to chase dream which no one can even think of. I am trying to build most professional and awesome Internet Company, who can provide out of box services to clients across the globe. Trying to put up things once again to take my vision to next level.
Regards
Ritesh
We need more determined dreamers and confident entrepreneurs like Ritesh in India! I am sure this article would act as a source of fiery inspiration to many upcoming entrepreneurs and businessmen in this world! Thanks for sharing the story, Ram.
This is a really inspirational post. I guess I have to work harder and be more determined to succeed in my career.
Your office looks awesome! 🙂
You are really an inspiration sir 🙂 .I surely will implement your thoughts in my life.
Dear abhi,
Appreciate your Kind comments 🙂 Feel free to touch base in case if you need any additional guidelines from my end.
Great story, Really an inspiration for beginners like us.
Must read for every budding Entrepreneurs! Thanks for letting us know about such personalities..:)
Great inspiration for newbie bloggers. Thanks
Dear Vishnudath
Thanks for your kind words here.
Have a great day start ahead.
Regards
Ritesh
Congrats Sir. Keep going. You inspires us lot. We are with you sir. Lets Rock………………
Thanks Ashish 🙂
I am very much sure you all with me, I would like to send my sincere request your way to perform to the fullest & show the world, what we are capable of doing as a team.
I am sure you all will support company in most professional manner to rock & roll 🙂
Look forward to see results in coming months.
Regards
Ritesh
Yes Sir we are giving our best to bring the good result and I am sure the result will come very soon.
Ritesh is now in the list of few people who inspires me a lot 🙂 Such a great commitment and dedication is just WOW..
I have started following the activities of your company closely so that I can learn new things for you… 🙂
Indians taking initiative in the area of Web Startups always amazes me 🙂 I am also working on a startup, http://www.examwala.com, fingers crossed 😛
Dear Nitin,
Delighted to see your comment here, i appreciate it completely.
I had a look @ your start up & i am amazed, i am sure you will get a huge success in what you are doing @ this point of time, do let me know if i can be of any support your way.
Regards
Ritesh
Hi,
Thanks a lot Ritesh for looking on it. and thanks again for such a humble offer.. 🙂
Brother Hats off for you, From this Article you inspired me a lot.
"When you work under someone you would be fulfilling their dreams, not yours" ~ Ritesh Sarvaiya
I like this statement by you. So doing work for other is not right?
Dear Vaibhav, Appreciate your comment here.
Let me explain you correct meaning of what i have said in my statement above, All individuals on the earth has different set of Skills, If you have real good skills to become Entrepreneur, you must take some risk in life & start something of your own, otherwise with your skills (If you are working for some one), you will keep doing huge value addition to their Business.
I hope that will help to clarify your concern Vaibhav.
Have a great day start ahead.
Regards
Ritesh
Such Personalities always make us to feel Proud !! He proved that nothing is impossible with hard word and strong determination !!
My Salute to him…
Dear Kulwant,
You just need to follow your passion in most perfect manner & i am sure you will achieve what you want in life.
Kindly let me know if i can be of any kind of Support your way.
Once again thanks for your wishes.
Regards
Ritesh
Congratulation buddy for rising on the top of the imagination. The cool and smarter guy Ritesh Sarvaiya has excellent management skills and his vision for the future of this company is truly amazing.
There are just handful of companies around the world that are doing what this firm is doing right now and hence it will be interesting to see where this organization goes in the future.
Also, this guy is a really good person. Handling a team of 150 odd guys is challenging but Ritesh makes it look so easy. The way he handles responsibilities is superb and such qualities are quite rare in an individual.
Finally, it is really impressive to see that a guy has reached such heights in a short period of time. He just started as an employee at Reliance Info com and now is leading such huge organization.
After this I can surely say that this company will be a massive firm ahead.
Best Wishes for future !
Hi Amrik,
Thanks for your wishes buddy 🙂 i appreciate it totally.
You are a true inspiration for me Sir! You are just god for me.