In a candid conversation with Khyati Rajvanshi on , presented by Club Mahindra in association with The Indian Express, Mobikwik co-founder Upasana Taku shares the milestones and memories that shaped her journey. From Kerala holidays to California road trips, her story is one of resilience, purpose, and joy beyond entrepreneurship.
Before boardrooms and balance sheets, Upasana grew up in the quiet towns of Gandhidham and Surat. Her childhood was joyful and rooted in education, music, and middle-class values. she recalls. With a physicist father and a music teacher mother, her early life was anything but ordinary.
she laughs, recalling cricket games and aunties noting her bowling. While studies, debates, and books were key, rare holidays left lasting memories.
Upasana started her career in U.S. financial services, but trips to India revealed a huge gap in digital finance. she recalls.
Determined to make a difference, she co-founded Mobikwik with her partner (now husband), describing the journey as an she admits.
For Upasana, holidays are intentional, not extravagant. she laughs. Some trips, like their Pacific Coast Highway road trip, are about adventure. she quips. Slovenia is a favourite:
Upasana offers her advice for those balancing business and life, especially women entrepreneurs:she says candidly. Her mantra is clear: focused work, intentional breaks, and never missing out on life in the name of hustle
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