This week was marked by ambition as a 28-year-old Indian entrepreneur, known online as Ok_Assumption_5891 on Reddit. He posted on Reddit and Instagram a question, which would have crossed many business owners’ minds:
How does one leap from making crores to, well, making hundreds of crores (with a side of international holidays)?
Posting in the r/StartUpIndia community, the founder shared that his/her bootstrapped venture already brings in ₹1 crore a year. But rather than rest on these laurels, the person confessed to pondering the next leap:
How to scale up income to the levels seen by global business icons, referencing none other than Elon Musk.
The honest and open-ended question touched a nerve, drawing a hearty helping of advice, skepticism, and—naturally—a few armchair audits. Some fellow entrepreneurs expressed doubt:
“If you’re asking this publicly, is your claim credible?”
While others pressed for details about the business, noting that a sound plan to hit ₹100 crore or more starts with scalability, market evaluation, and rock-solid business registration.
Several responses ranged from the philosophical: “Even empires fall, diversify when you’re strong!”
To the practical: “Invest in networking, expand your risk appetite, and maybe pick up some fame—positively, of course.”
Suggestions included expanding operations, seeking venture capital, and investing in public image—a nod to the modern blend of business and branding.
Meanwhile, on Instagram, Ok_Assumption_5891 is no stranger to sharing milestones, having previously chronicled ambitious successes (including a high-profile Bengaluru property purchase), turning the journey of entrepreneurship into posts both aspiration and relatability.
For India’s new-generation business owners and dreamers, this public brainstorming session served as both a mirror and a motivator. After all, if you can reach a crore, why not aim for a hundred more? And if nothing else, asking Reddit might be the fastest way to get a reality check—and, if fortune smiles, a few million-rupee ideas.
One lesson stands out: When in doubt about building a business empire, ask the internet. Just be prepared for honest feedback…and maybe a request for your balance sheet.
