Home: Del Mar, CA. Age: 46. Birthplace: Chandigarh, India. Profession: Real estate holdings and development, healthcare entrepreneurship and leadership. Organization: Aroga Group. Title: President. Significant other: My wife, Krithi. Alma mater: University of Michigan. Languages spoken: English, Hindi, Punjabi.
Current project: Real estate development, healthcare management, philanthropy. Recent recognition: Healthcare Leader of Influence. Latest contribution to others: Philanthropy towards school education; advancement in AI development and scale. What’s been your big (or biggest leap)? Transitioning from being a physician to delving into management and real estate development. Hobbies: Spending time with my dog and daughter, sports, travelling.
Personality profile: Open, loyal, intuitive; perfectionist. Moral compass: I trust my gut, my niceties, and friendliness should not be misinterpreted or taken for granted. How do you define a perfect friendship? Non-judgmental, mutually understanding, loyal. How do you define an ideal business relationship? Mutually educative experience, trustful, non-parasitic. What is your greatest joy? Seeing my daughter and furry baby grow and evolve. What is your greatest fear? Not making a difference in the global world. What is your guilty pleasure? Snacking, eating sweets. What word or phrase do you use far too often? Actually. What natural talent have you neglected? Drawing. What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? Biotechnology. What is your favorite place (or way) to spend money? Europe. How do you relieve stress? Mindfulness.
What was your first paying job? Hotel front desk. What was your favorite college course? Business Management. Besides your parents, who has had the greatest influence on your life? My grandparents, wife and kiddos. What’s the best advice you received growing up? Never be too shy to work hard. What’s the best advice you received in your career? Be honest and live up to your integrity, no matter how many challenges you face. What modern technology innovation do you most appreciate? Artificial intelligence.
What change are you working on to effect in your profession or field?
Healthcare innovation and leadership, building AI in biotech and healthcare.
What change would you like to see in the world? Positive collaboration in healthcare and fewer barriers to real estate acquisition between nations. What widely held belief do you reject? Gender inequality.
Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? My furry child and daughter playing ball. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? A pilot. After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? My books. How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? Spending time with my family and loved ones. What advice would you give your younger self? Be patient and live in the moment.
Personal mission: Humanity and universal life, including animals. Personal motto: Love deep, live free and hustle.
