Shivam Shukla Shares How Education Contributes To Entrepreneurial Development
Shivam is an alumnus of IIM Raipur, and he has always credited Education as a prerequisite behind his prosperous career.
New Delhi (India), June 6: For decades, people have had contrasting opinions about the importance of Education in determining professional growth. Many consider educational degrees merely a piece of paper. However, it plays a crucial role in building a foundation in an individual’s life. Entrepreneur Shivam Shukla, a promising name in India’s hospitality industry, considers Education, a pioneer behind his entrepreneurial success.
At 21, he made his foray into the hospitality industry to get hands-on experience in business operations. Shivam is an alumnus of IIM Raipur, and he has always credited Education as a prerequisite behind his prosperous career. While he started his career under his father’s guidance, Shivam has now grown by leaps and bounds in the professional realm. Bringing a decade of experience, his first venture was a restaurant named Shukla’s Kitchen, which was incorporated in 2014.
With great expertise and business skills, Shivam has scaled his ventures to newer heights. Working as a director of Cutting Edge Hotel Consultant Pvt. Ltd, his company acquired Raipur’s Hotel Florence in 2016. Later, the entrepreneur and his team started Hotel Trinity Grand and Hotel Raj Imperial in Raipur. The hotels achieved a 4-star category offering the best services to customers.
Speaking about his incredible success, Shivam said, “Education has played an instrumental role in my career. It helped me understand and simplify business concepts. I feel that theoretical knowledge combined with on-ground experience is a must for all those wanting to become entrepreneurs.”
Additionally, Shivam has welcomed innovative trends and business strategies in building his company’s goodwill. “The digital wave brought many new changes in our business. When social media platforms were booming, I spent my time learning about digital marketing. On top of it, the pandemic was a blessing in disguise as I grew my presence across the web space”, Shivam further added.
On several occasions, Shivam Shukla has addressed himself as a learner. Moreover, from his experience, he has helped many people get into the field of entrepreneurship. Besides work, Shivam has created his presence on Instagram with more than 350K followers and counting. The creative lad has been showcasing the best of men’s fashion on his aesthetically appealing Instagram page ‘@desi_brown_guy’.
Coming to CSR work and other social initiatives, Shivam has actively participated in different charitable activities. During the pandemic, he and his team donated more than 45,000 free meals across Raipur and nearby areas. Even today, he is helping many underprivileged children with free Education. “The current generation is the future. We need to nurture and invest in them for a prosperous tomorrow”, he concluded.
