How far can a $1,000 investment take an ambitious entrepreneur? On its own, not very far. With innovation, grit, and an insatiable drive, Dr. Kedar Gupta paved the way for the solar industry and built GT Solar, a global leader in solar power that had over $240 million in revenue when it went public. Promising at least one twist per chapter, the story of Gupta (who arrived in NYC with $5 in his pocket in 1968) reads no less than an edge-of-the-seat thriller for those who intend to pick up this book for their entrepreneurial journey.
Gupta honestly recounts his journey, taking readers along the adventures of corporate politics, near-bankruptcy, IPOs, recession, market changes, cross-cultural business ethics, and a surprise visit from the White House. These stories often remain in the minds of protagonists and people closely associated with them, but Kedar Gupta welcomes readers in. It is also an inspiring book and proof that reality is far more thrilling than fiction. He aims to encourage people to take risks, dream big and work towards their own success.