Dropping out of college was never the plan, but it made me eligible for the Peter Thiel Fellowship. I was the first Asian to win that grant! — Ritesh Agarwal Copy Share Image
Hygiene is going to be a key consumer question post-COVID. Our sanitized stay offerings and commitment towards ensuring minimal contact-based check-in is an important… — Ritesh Agarwal Copy Share Image
There are so many people who are dependent on me. You know, setting expectations, and then feeling afraid. But I am a firm believer… — Ritesh Agarwal Copy Share Image
I grew up in Rayagada in Odisha, in a middle-class family. But I always had the entrepreneurial bug. — Ritesh Agarwal Copy Share Image
2017 has been a watershed year for us. We steered our growth trajectory by upgrading and bringing beautiful living-spaces in the value economy segment… — Ritesh Agarwal Copy Share Image
Leaders at Oyo aspire for ambitious targets which act as directional north stars for building for scale. — Ritesh Agarwal Copy Share Image
One should accept failure, and be willing to learn, unlearn and relearn again. — Ritesh Agarwal Copy Share Image
Other people's view was that saving a rupee is a rupee earned. But for our family, earning two rupees is a rupee earned. That… — Ritesh Agarwal Copy Share Image
Geopolitical impact is going to become one of the big risks for companies which are global. — Ritesh Agarwal Copy Share Image
Showing your ID while entering or doing a manual check-out when leaving - are these the things you do at home? No. If I… — Ritesh Agarwal Copy Share Image
The only constant in my life besides OYO is Lisa, my dog. She's a Lhasa apso. The only reason I shop is to buy… — Ritesh Agarwal Copy Share Image
SoftBank's $100 million investment helped cement our reputation as a start-up with a promise. — Ritesh Agarwal Copy Share Image
