In this heartfelt and humorous talk, Raaghav Belavadi shares a story that spans decades, continents, and class divides—from a young boy in Mysuru who was once slapped for touching a luxury car, to building one of the world's largest luxury mobility brands with a global asset value of over $650 billion. His journey is not just a personal one, but a reflection of the quiet resilience, cultural nuance, and aspirational fire that define modern India. Raaghav takes the audience through his early setbacks, unconventional career path, and eventual success as a self-made entrepreneur. With no pedigree or elite credentials, he broke into the top ranks of companies like Satyam, Wipro, and Infosys, only to later walk away and build his own legacy—without a line of code or venture capital backing. From luxury cars and private jets to experience-first thinking, his talk urges us to reimagine what success really looks like. Amidst the humor and anecdotes, a powerful message emerges: aspirations must always be anchored in values. As he says, choosing values over ambition may slow the journey, but it ensures the destination is truly worth reaching. Raaghav Belavadi, Founder of Hype Luxury, is redefining India’s luxury mobility landscape. A Mechanical Engineering graduate from N.I.E., Mysore, with advanced training from Oxford University, Raaghav transitioned from his role as Group Head at Accenture to establish Hype, a completely bootstrapped venture now valued at over ₹1,000 crores. His strategic brilliance has made Hype a profitable business without venture capital, setting a benchmark for resilience and innovation in the luxury sector. Hype Luxury offers a global fleet that includes 21,000 private jets, 2,800 luxury yachts, and 34,000 high-end cars, culminating in a staggering asset value exceeding $650 billion. He has been creating a premium lifestyle experience that seamlessly blends cutting-edge technology, sustainability, and customer-centric innovation. Beyond mobility, Raaghav has positioned Hype as a lifestyle statement, aligning with the aspirations of a discerning audience and elevating India’s luxury standards to global prominence. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx