Mumbai: With another weekend upon us, it is the time to unwind with the latest Q&A edition of Indiantelevision.com’s Weekend Unwind — a series of informal chats that peek into the minds of corporate executives through a fun lens in an attempt to get to know the person behind the title a little better.
In this week’s session we have Krazyfox co-founder Vishal Srivastava opening up the windows to his thoughts.
KrazyFox is one of the fastest-growing multi-channel networks, offering a smooth collaboration between brands and creators with a network of over 80,000 influencers in India, the Middle East, and Singapore.
Srivastava is an enthusiastic 24-year-old entrepreneur driving the success of the influencer marketing industry in India. In just two years since the inception of his venture into Krazyfox, the revenue has doubled from the first year.
In his previous role, Srivastava worked as a business unit head at Talenzo Media. People recognise him as a thought leader in the influencer marketing industry for his startup and investment-related expertise. He studied engineering at Sinhgad College of Engineering, Pune.
So without further ado, here it goes…
Your mantra for life:
I live by only one mantra: "Be patient in learning; results will come automatically."
A book you are currently reading/plan to read
I am currently reading "The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More, and Change the Way You Lead Forever" by Michael Bungay Stanier. I am reading this in an attempt not to be an advice monster.
Your fitness mantra, especially during the pandemic
I have taken fitness more seriously post-pandemic. But I feel my body will take a lot more time to recover from all the stress-eating and bad food choices I made during the pandemic. However, I am doing yoga for 40 minutes daily, which helps me stay active and focused throughout the day.
Your comfort food
Like every Indian guy, I love ‘Maa Ke Hath Ka Khana.’ So no cuisine can beat that taste for me. Apart from that, I enjoy eating chicken biryani.
When the chips are down, a quote/ philosophy that keeps you going?
"It's not about money or connections — it's the willingness to outwork and outlearn everyone when it comes to your business. And if it fails, you learn from what happened and do a better job next time," says Mark Cuban.
Your guilty pleasure
I think I have a lot of guilty pleasures. The ones I am comfortable disclosing are having too much ice cream and stress-eating. So, whenever I feel the situation is not going my way, I have ice cream to chill me out, and genuinely, it works like magic.
When was the last time you tried something new?
Since the inception of Krazyfox, every new task, every recent meeting, and every client is something new I am doing. So, I can say I am trying something new every hour. Every time I meet new people, I learn new lessons and have new takeaways.
I am also thrilled to explore new business ideas and help them with investment and funding.
A Life lesson you learnt the hard way
In the initial years of your business, you meet different people; some want you to see them grow, and some take advantage of you as a tool to further their success. But it would be best if you weren't disappointed or afraid of them because these people will teach you who to trust and who not. So, if you are ambitious and desire to make it big, be your pillar and be ready to embrace anything life throws at you.
What gets you excited about life?
Hustle! I approach life with curiosity. Life has a lot of happiness and lessons in store for us all. I am too excited to wake up every day to find out what's in store for me.
What's on top of your bucket list?
Climb Kilimanjaro, the tallest free-standing mountain, and get eight hours of sleep every night.
If you could give one piece of advice to your younger self, what would it be?
Someone's opinion of you doesn't have to become your reality. Never lose faith in yourself; others are not aware of your capabilities.
One thing you would most like to change about the world
Let life and relationships be the foremost priority. Every relationship you create, personally or professionally, is essential because it defines your character and personality. You will receive the same if you have ethics and respect for others.
An activity that keeps you motivated / charged during tough times
I am trying my best to be disciplined in life because I have witnessed that disciplined people are always energetic and motivated. Whenever I feel low, I try to share that feeling with family and friends who care.
What lifts your spirits when life gets you down?
It is often said that tomorrow is not promised. So the possibility of a new tomorrow helps me channel and navigate my mindset to get the desired outcome.
Your go-to stress buster
Stress is a constant; talking to my confidante helps me relax and motivate again, whether it is work-related or personal. Also, I never mind reading something that interests me.
