Vivek Oberoi says ventured into stock market at 15, dad Suresh Oberoi instilled ‘business mindset’: ‘I founded a tech company at 19, sold it for profit by 22’

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“I went door to door on my bicycle, carrying my school bag filled with the inventory and merchandise. I made mistakes but learned a lot. I kept at it every year. By the time I was 15, I started developing my own ideas and ventured into the stock market. I began pursuing small entrepreneurial projects,” he said, adding that he founded a tech company at the age of 19 and sold it for a profit at 22. “That’s when I realised it was possible to establish a company, sell it to an MNC and help both investors and myself earn money.”

He also mentioned that his entrepreneurial journey supported him when his film career faced challenges. “I felt capable and confident that I could do something on my own. That was the point when my journey restarted,” he added. Emphasising his commitment to everything he does, Vivek said, “There should be no mistake in hard work from my side. We have to give 100 per cent. When we do that, the result would mostly be good: be it in films, business, philanthropy or love. Sometimes you get tired because of the workload. But when the team and people are so good, you join forces, contribute and they understand the vision.”

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Reflecting on his belief in collaboration, Vivek recounted his experience during the 2004 tsunami. He recalled, “During the 2004 tsunami, I went to ground zero and realized that if I raised my flag saying, ‘I am Vivek Oberoi, and I’m doing a project here,’ it wouldn’t work. So, I created something called Project Hope and told people this was a collective platform with no boss or owner.” He added that this experience taught him many valuable lessons.