A Bengaluru-based tech entrepreneur, Ujjawal Asthana, has introduced his choice to maneuver from the town sometimes called the Silicon Valley of India to Pune. Reflecting on his 14+ years in Bengaluru, Asthana expressed deep feelings about his time within the metropolis that performed a big function in shaping each his skilled and private journey. Recognized for creating AI-driven functions, he described his time in Bengaluru as a “lovely expertise” in his heartfelt farewell.
Asthana credited Bengaluru for being the backdrop to a number of key milestones in his life, together with touchdown his first job, touring internationally, constructing profitable companies, securing startup funding, and even assembly his life companion. Although not initially from the town, he expressed that Bengaluru had turn into residence to him, appreciating its inclusive tradition that transcends social and financial limitations.
“I’m not an area however there wasn’t a day once I felt like an outsider – and if you’re pondering thats as a result of I dwell in a bubble of excessive rise and automotive – that’s not the case. I’ve additionally lived the BMTC, auto, cab life within the metropolis for longest time,” he wrote.
“Bengaluru isn’t a metropolis; it’s a lovely expertise that’s onerous to clarify in phrases. You expertise it as soon as you reside with the individuals right here and stroll within the lanes of Jayanagar,” he wrote
“And whereas I’m going to make Pune my new residence, and I can not wait to start out my journey there, I’ll preserve strolling within the lanes of Bangalore – the town I’ve referred to as residence since I grew to become an grownup, on every journey,” he ended the submit.
Asthana’s relocation to Pune marks a recent starting, and he is actively hiring for a number of roles within the metropolis. Positions embody management roles in B2B SaaS advertising, efficiency advertising, content material advertising, and a “founder’s workplace” function, with no wage cap for the appropriate candidates. He emphasised the necessity for professionals with excessive company and former founders.
His announcement obtained a wave of responses, with many welcoming him to Pune whereas acknowledging the town’s visitors and infrastructure points. Supporters reassured him that Pune, like Bengaluru, presents a powerful sense of group. “Pune has its personal visitors and infrastructure challenges, however you may by no means really feel like an outsider. Hope the climate right here matches Bengaluru’s!” one consumer wrote. One other added, “Wishing you all the very best in your new journey – you may get pleasure from Pune and really feel at residence right here.”
