Engineer in me saw how problem of air pollution in Mumbai can be overcome by use of bicycle as a means of transport for shorter commute but entrepreneur in me tried to bring this alternative transport into reality with the help of two co-students. We came up with the idea for CYCLONE. Aim of this venture was to provide customized bicycles on rent 24x7 for use by the population of Mumbai to commute short distances with freedom and flexibility. This service was based on the lines of successful bicycle rental schemes in the cities of London, Montreal and Paris.
Even though we din't get enough funding to launch CYCLONE, during the process I discovered one more facet of my personality. Following this venture, I did carry out few other trading related ventures along with my friends on the campus of Sardar Patel College of Engineering and one venture related to construction of temporary roof in Mumbai, India. I did generate some profit; knowing the importance of primary education, I used part of this income to fund half-school tuition of one of my friends who happened to be a banana seller.