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Upcoming Workshop: Complimentary 1-hour Webinar | 12 September 2025 7.00 pm SGT
Upcoming Workshop: Personality Profile Mastery | July 19th, Singapore
From Humble Beginnings to Global Impact
Mac’s Journey to Empower 1 Million Entrepreneurs
Turning Challenges Into Triumphs. Building a Legacy Beyond Borders. Every journey begins with a spark — a dream fueled by resilience, purpose, and hope. Mine was no different. Through challenges, life lessons, and leaps of faith, I discovered that true success isn’t just about reaching the top — it’s about lifting others along the way. This is my story, and it’s only the beginning.
Finding Strength Amidst Struggles
I was born into a lively joint family in India, surrounded by laughter, love, and the spirit of togetherness. My father was a pioneer, building a successful family business and uplifting many of his siblings along the way. However, life took a sharp turn during my early teens when our family business faltered. I witnessed my father’s painful struggle with alcoholism, while my mother silently shouldered the hardships with quiet strength. Losing her to cancer at a young age left an indelible void in my heart. Yet amidst these challenges, my elder sister became my guiding light — encouraging me to empower myself through education and instilling an unshakable belief in a brighter future. Her mentorship, along with the inspiring journey of a cousin who had succeeded as an engineer in America, planted a powerful dream within me: a dream to rise beyond my circumstances and create a life of purpose, impact, and lasting contribution.
Early Years in America
When I first moved to the United States to pursue my Master’s degree in Robotics, life was anything but easy. To support myself, I took on humble jobs — including shifts at a Pizza Hut Express — where I learned invaluable lessons in humility, respect, and perseverance that have stayed with me to this day. Financial struggles and cultural shocks became part of my daily reality, but I never lost sight of the dream that had carried me across the world.
Beyond academics and work, I was also introduced to the world of entrepreneurship through the multi-level marketing business Amway. Though financial rewards were modest, the leadership lessons I gained were profound. Through Amway, I developed critical skills in communication, people management, and personal development — understanding that success wasn’t just about working hard, but about inspiring and leading others.
My early professional journey as a control systems engineer further shaped my character. Every challenge I faced, every setback I endured, became fuel for my determination — not just to succeed, but to succeed with unwavering integrity. Those early years were tough, but they planted the seeds of resilience, leadership, and vision that would define my path forward.
Returning to India and Powering Growt
In 2003, I found myself at a crossroads. I had built a comfortable life in the U.S., but destiny had other plans. An unexpected opportunity called me back to India, where I took on the challenge of setting up back-office operations for major enterprises. This phase of my life tested my entrepreneurial spirit like never before. From managing call centers to scaling IT businesses, every step deepened my passion for leadership and growth. It was during this time that I also discovered BNI®, and what started with skepticism turned into a life-changing journey. Setting up BNI Bangalore and helping scale BNI® as its former Global Market President, is one of the proudest chapters of my career.
My Transformational Journey with BNI®
My journey with BNI® began with a spark of curiosity and turned into one of the most transformational chapters of my career. What started as a reluctant visit to a BNI meeting soon ignited a deep passion for building networks that matter. Recognizing the power of structured referrals, I co-founded BNI Bangalore and helped lay the foundation for one of India’s fastest-growing regions. Over the years, I took on larger roles, eventually scaling BNI India by an incredible 500% and mentoring regional leaders across multiple markets. As BNI’s Global Markets President, I had the privilege of driving consistent, positive year-over-year growth, even during the world’s most challenging times. For me, BNI wasn’t just about growing membership—it was about building communities, empowering entrepreneurs, and creating ripple effects of prosperity around the world. The principles of “Revenue, Relationships, Teams, and Trainings” that I championed continue to fuel growth for thousands globally, leaving behind not just a legacy of numbers, but of deep human connections.
Driven by Purpose.
At the heart of everything I do is my family — my wife, Meena, and our two daughters. Their unwavering support and belief in me have been my greatest strength. They remind me daily that true success is measured not just by what we achieve, but by the lives we touch along the way. My journey has taught me that challenges are not obstacles — they are invitations to rise higher. And I am here to walk that journey with others, helping them turn their own challenges into lasting triumphs.
Creating Impact and Empowering Lives
Through it all, one thing became clear to me: success is not about personal achievement alone — it’s about lifting others as you rise. My mission today is to empower over one million entrepreneurs worldwide, mentor business leaders to scale with impact, and create pathways for underprivileged children to access better opportunities. Whether through conducting workshops, growing franchises, or building global networks, I am committed to using my experiences to inspire others to believe, grow, and thrive.