In a recent tweet, Ritesh Agarwal, the founder of OYO, shared a powerful reflection on his journey from being a young entrepreneur in New York City in 2013 to leading a global business today.
Agarwal described his early days in NYC, comparing his experience to the movie The Devil Wears Prada. He noted that while he wasn’t Anne Hathaway’s character working for a glamorous magazine, he was a young man trying to figure out how to make his big dreams a reality in the competitive city.
Back in 2013, New York felt overwhelming and intimidating to Agarwal as he worked on building his company. Fast forward to the present, and his company, OYO, has become a global success. Agarwal proudly mentioned how the company, along with its hotel partners, is thriving, and the city no longer seems as daunting.
Agarwal’s message was clear that “The underdog story is always worth betting on.” He emphasized that no matter where you come from or how difficult the journey seems, it’s important to keep pushing forward. His success with OYO proves that dreams know no borders and only those who are bold enough to chase them.
From his roots in India to making waves on a global stage, Ritesh Agarwal’s story is an inspiring reminder that perseverance and courage can transform even the toughest challenges into triumphs.
Have a look at the post:
“New York, New York” playing in the background 🎧
— Ritesh Agarwal (@riteshagar) February 17, 2025
Walking through NYC in 2013 felt like The Devil Wears Prada—except I wasn’t Anne Hathaway, I was just a guy trying to figure out how to make something big happen here. 😅
Now? OYO is doing great, our hotel partners are crushing… pic.twitter.com/qvJSDOzjZp
