Rapid Fire Interview with Parag Shah, Company Head of Futech Computers Pvt. Ltd.

In a rapid-fire interview with DQ channels, Parag Shah Head of Futech Computers and Gen Secretary of TAIT, Mumbai; shared his personal and professional vitae.

My home is in: Native place in Gujarat, and Currently live in Kandivali, Mumbai.

School/college: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Vidyalaya and D.Y. Patil College.

Company: Futech Computers Pvt. Ltd.

Family: I belong to a joint family of 10 members.

I would like to be reborn as: Myself

The most memorable event of my life: When I planned a surprise for my parents on their 50th anniversary.

With my first pay cheque: I gave a gift to my mother.

Idol in life: My father

Can't live without: My family

Favorite Gadget: Mobile

Favorite book: Not a reader

Work-out regime: Daily 30-45 minutes of workout and gymming.

Hobby: Playing Cricket

Favorite holiday destination: Switzerland

Favorite food: Indian Delicacies

I can't stand: Double Standard

Social Media Preference: WhatsApp, as it helps in business.

The best compliment I ever received: That I’m a smart businessman and a smart president of the IT association.

The car I drive: I don’t drive

Motto in life: To succeed and expand the business

Advice to budding entrepreneurs: Be patient, respect time, and be resilient.

Like to watch on Television: Cricket

The cause I care for: We do several CSR activities for our community.

One thing I would like to change in myself is: Learn to say No.

5 years down the line I would be: Doing something new in the business field

If not in the IT industry, I would be: Then I would have my own Manufacturing unit.