Meet the former military people who are now entrepreneurs and industry leaders
On the occasion of Independence Day, we bring you the stories of former armed forces personnel who have transitioned to the world of entrepreneurship, business and industry.
Former military personnel are making waves as entrepreneurs and industry leaders. Anthony Anish, a former Wing Commander in the Indian Air Force (IAF), is the co-founder and managing partner at Factoryal, a startup and SME consulting firm. Anish joined MyGate, a mobile-first community and apartment management platform, as a co-founder and managing partner after leaving the IAF.
He credits his military background for his success in building security systems. Col Sanjeev Govila, a retired Army officer, started Hum Fauji Initiatives with his wife after his retirement. The company focuses on helping armed forces personnel manage their finances and investments. Chandan Singh Rathore, a former IAF pilot, founded Coreshield, an IIT Delhi-based deeptech defence and security startup.
The company's AI-based security platform, Pulse, makes critical infrastructure sensors smarter and capable of recognizing threats in real-time. Teja Manakame, a former IAF officer, now leads a tech team at Dell Technologies.
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