One ran a café after MSc. Another worried about his family's finances. Today, both have high-paying corporate careers

Abhishek Nimawat and Abdul Afreed followed different paths but achieved career success by focusing on practical industry skills. After a failed café venture, Abhishek shifted from biotechnology to business and now works at Nestlé. Abdul, driven by financial responsibilities, chose skill-based marketing training and built a career at Razorpay. Their journeys highlight that setbacks need not define the future and that adaptability, hands-on learning and persistence can unlock meaningful professional opportunities.