Weekends are all about downtime. After a week full of work to meet deadlines, everybody needs some breather to relax and recuperate. From watching a favourite web series to planning a vacation, weekends are designated as family and me time. Dhirendra Mahyavanshi, co-founder and CEO, Turtlemint, talks to BrandWagon Online about his weekends, favourite vacation destination and more.
What is the one thing you like to do when not working?
When I’m not working, I find comfort and relief in running. Although I haven’t been able to keep up with this habit regularly lately, I’m determined to get back into the rhythm. My favourite running location is the natural beauty of Sanjay Gandhi National Park. It’s more than just exercise for me; it’s a spiritual experience. Interestingly, many of the initial ideas and thoughts about Turtlemint, my business venture, were conceived during these runs.
How do you spend your weekends?
Weekends are my precious time to unwind and disconnect from the hustle and bustle of the workweek. I relish spending quality time at home with my family and indulging in my love for reading.
What are your favourite gadgets?
My favourite gadget would have to be my AirPods. Music is a significant part of my life, and when I can steal a moment for myself, I enjoy immersing myself in it by putting on my AirPods. My musical preferences are quite diverse, ranging from classic bands like Led Zeppelin to the unique sounds of a Mongolian group called The Hu. I’m also a fan of the fusion music from Coke Studio.
Given an option to choose another career, what would it be?
While I haven’t pondered an alternative career path for some time, if given the choice, I might have pursued a career in medicine. Another appealing option would be to explore the world as a traveller.
Which is your favourite vacation spot?
My go-to vacation spot has to be Goa. The place holds special significance for me and my co-founder at Turtlemint, Anand, who hails from Goa. We share such an affinity for the location that we even opened an office there last year, where some of our tech team members work.
A TV show, a movie, and an ad campaign that you highly recommend watching.
Recommending specific entertainment and advertisements, I can’t recall a particular ad campaign at the moment. However, I highly recommend watching the movie “The Pursuit of Happyness” as it’s my all-time favourite. As for TV shows, I thoroughly enjoyed “Suits.”