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Name:

SAGIREDDY PULLA REDDY

Company: SP Software

Spouse: Devasena

Daughters: Anvitha and Manvitha

 

What is that one thing which you would like to change in yourself?

I do not want to change anything in myself. I am very happy with the way I am.

If you were reborn, who would you like to be born as?

I would like to be born as one of the top leaders of the country, as I always like to be on the top.

What is the most memorable event of your life?

Starting my own company was the most memorable event of my life.

Where do you see yourself 5 years down the line?

Today, we are a 400 people company. Five years down the line, we want to be a $100 mn company, employing 3,000 people. I want to create employment opportunities for the masses.

Name your idol in life.

I do not have any idol.

What are the 5 things you cannot live without?

Hard-work, honesty, friends, family and my mobile phone.

What advice will you give to aspiring entrepreneurs?

Every entrepreneur must be hardworking, honest, and committed to work. This is also my success mantra, and I believe any person having these qualities will succeed in life.

What is the most embarrassing moment of your life?

Eighteen years ago, when I was working for Embee Software, we lost 1 order from Maruti. That was the biggest embarrassing moment of my life, as I was pretty confident about the

contract.

Which is your favorite book?

‘The TCS Story' by S Ramadorai.

What are your hobbies?

Spending time with friends, playing and traveling.

If given a chance to act in a movie, which character would you like to portray and why?

I usually stay away from movies.

The best compliment you have ever received?

When I received a huge order of $10 mn from Samsung against competitors like HP and Wipro, everyone appreciated me. That was the biggest compliment that I received.

Which is your dream car?

BMW.

What did you do with your first pay check?

I bought a watch with it.

If not in the IT industry, where would you have been?

I would have been in the agriculture industry, as I come from such a background. Also I could create employment opportunities here too.