Vinay Parameshwarappa, founder of Gully Tours, has recalled reaching out to N R Narayana Murthy years ago. Speaking on Jimmy Jimmy The Show, the Bengaluru-based entrepreneur said that in May 2016, he sent a cold email to Murthy to request a meeting, describing how much he looked up to the Infosys co-founder.
Parameshwarappa said that Murthy replied within hours and even copied his secretary to help schedule an in-person meeting. He went on to describe the interaction in detail during the podcast, while also reflecting on mentorship and leadership. The moment was referred to as a classic case of “Bengaluru things” on the show.
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“I really looked up to the Infosys founders and how they came together in the 80s to create something of value,” he said.
He added, “After I came back from the UK, I wanted to meet Narayana Murthy. So I shot him an email. I wrote to Narayana Murthy saying I’m so-and-so and I’d love to meet you.”
Sharing a clip from the podcast, the official handle of the show wrote, “Imagine emailing a billionaire tech founder and getting a reply in HOURS with a meeting invite. Our guest did exactly that with Narayana Murthy – and it worked! This is the Bangalore difference – where accessibility meets humility, and legends still believe in ‘paying it forward’.”
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“Try this in Mumbai with the Ambanis or Delhi’s power circles… good luck! This warmth and openness is what makes our city special. Bangalore doesn’t just make tech – it makes connections,” it added.
The Bengaluru-based entrepreneur said that in May 2016, he sent a cold email to Narayana Murthy to request a meeting 
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