7 Lessons from Everest

This IIT Roorkee and FMS Delhi alumnus is an intrepid adventurer who conquered the summit of Mt. Everest in 2019 at the age of 50. His book, 7 Lessons from Everest, shares invaluable lessons from his climb that resonate in both business and life. The book raised ₹75 lakh for CRY, and now his latest work, Scaling Small Businesses, is generating funds for Sightsavers India.

An entrepreneur, designer, TEDx speaker, author, and Everester, Aditya is celebrated as one of the “Hundred Great IITians” across all IITs from 1958 to 2000. His inspiring journey has been featured on numerous TV channels, magazines, and newspapers, including a cover story in Inc. Magazine.

In his talk, Aditya inspires us to summit our own “Everests” in life. Using “Mt. Everest” as a metaphor for seemingly unachievable goals, he reminds us that if someone as ordinary as he is can reach 8,848 meters, anyone can accomplish the extraordinary. His insights focus on assessing risks, maintaining unwavering focus under pressure, overcoming fear, and breaking down monumental tasks into manageable steps with his “one step at a time” philosophy.