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How a Teenager Turned His Phone into a Business | Aviral Tomar | TEDxSGGSCC Studio
TEDx Talks·2025-07-29 14:48

Business Development & Strategy - The individual initially aimed to pursue IIT based on parental advice but later shifted focus after being inspired by a 19-year-old with a $5 million company [1] - The individual experimented with over 20 YouTube channels and 15 Instagram theme pages, including an unsuccessful online Diwali kurta business [2] - The individual started video editing, earning ₹4,000 (approximately $50) per month from a client obtained through a contact [2] - By the end of 2023, the individual earned their first ₹100,000 (approximately $1,200) [2] - In January 2024, the individual closed two international clients, earning $1,500 in the first month, exceeding the total earnings of 2023 [2] - By the third quarter of 2024, the individual scaled their agency to approximately $5,000 per month [2] Education & Personal Beliefs - The individual believes the current education system is flawed and aims to reform it, drawing inspiration from the ancient Indian Gurukul system [3] - The individual emphasizes the importance of starting early, giving one's best, and maintaining discipline over motivation [3] - The individual believes that consistent effort and dedication make failure impossible and advises against skipping days to maintain compounding effects and avoid missing opportunities [3] Revenue & Growth - The individual's agency generates close to $1 million in revenue with a team of over 15 people [1] - The individual has over 50 million views on social media [1]