In a Rapid Fire Interview with DQ Channels, Jeyalakshmi Venkatanarayanan, Founder, Universe Power Systems and Universe Business Solutions shared his personal and professional vitae.
Universe Power Systems is a power solutions company dedicated to providing quality power to customers in various segments like IT, healthcare, government, finance, education and research.
Home is in: Bangalore
School/college: ISB Hyderabad
Company: Universe Power Systems and Universe Business Solutions
Family: Husband and 2 children
I would like to be reborn as: Don't want to be reborn
Most memorable event of my life: I shared my successful business journey when my daughter was in the audience as an invited speaker at a corporate event.
With my first paycheque: Gave to parents
Idol in life: Lord Nataraja
Can't live without: Cooking new foods
Favourite Gadget: Smartphone
Favourite book: Natya Sastra
Work-out regime: Walking, eating millets and fruits
Hobby: Cooking, singing
Favourite holiday destination: Chicago
Favourite food: Brinjal gotsu
I can't stand: People who are not punctual or trustworthy
Social Media preference: LinkedIn
Best compliment I ever received: Only woman partner with prestigious Emerson-Vertiv for the last 24 yrs
Car I drive: All 4 wheelers
Motto in life: To help as many people as I can every day
Advice to budding entrepreneurs: Analyze your strengths. Dream big. Set a long term goal of where you see yourself in a decade and work towards that.
Like to watch on Television: Comedy shows
The cause I care for: Helping Indian Artists in all their challenges through Universe Art Foundation, which I founded.
One thing I would like to change in myself: Would like to focus more on taking care of my health
5 years down the line I would be: On the professional front, I hope to have franchises across India for Universe Power Systems. On a personal front, I will help more artists and upcoming entrepreneurs.
If not in the IT industry, I would be: Full-time Bharatanatyam Guru and choreographer