Aakriti Bansal’s Post

I grew up watching my mom fix things that most people would call an “electrician” or “carpenter” for. A defective switch? A loose wire? A jammed door? She never waited around. She rolled up her sleeves, picked up the toolkit, and got it done. To me, she isn’t just my mom. She is an all-rounder. And without saying a word, she taught me something powerful, that knowing the basics is non-negotiable. Because running a home is no different from running a business. If you don’t know the basics from electricals to hardware to daily management, you’ll always be in a compromised state when an emergency arrives. And as a founder, I’ve realised it’s the same. You don’t have to be the expert in everything, but you must know enough about every corner of your business from finance to marketing to ops, so you’re never stuck waiting for someone else to “fix it.” That mindset, of learning the small things, is what makes a difference. So, here’s to my mom, who not only runs our house but also built in me the foundation of being hands-on, curious, and never afraid to figure things out. Sheeba Bansal 💛