EXCELLENCE AS SUCCESS MANTRA
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The quest to gain thorough knowledge has turned Suresh Babu Makam into a successful entrepreneur
Suresh Babu Makam is an
entrepreneur parexcellence. He has been at the helm of many
successful start-ups and the reason for the wealth creation to all whom
he has mentored. An individual who believes in ethical business and
fairness above all else, he has spent more than three decades
establishing many verticals, including textiles, preschool franchising,
educational ventures and the real estate sector.
Did you always want to be a businessman?
I hail from the small border town Hindupur. In my formative years, my intense desire to make a difference drove me towards equipping myself with multiple qualifications. I started out with M.Com, my guess would be because I hail from a business family . At that time, I thought I wanted to become a lecturer. But, my thirst for knowledge was not satiated, so I took up LLB and went on to also complete my CA. Upon completion of my education, one day my uncle Tallam Nanjunda Shetty and my father Makam Krishnamurthy , sat me down and explained to me the joys of being my own boss. I was told that as a businessman, I could make a difference. That changed the course of my life to being an entrepreneur and there has been no regret ever since. What is your mantra for a successful business venture?
I am a firm believer in two things: brand name and financial knowledge. I have been associated with a top textile brand for the last 35 years and have grown to have business holdings in almost the entire south India. About 10 years ago, I met Ms. Swati Popat Vats, who was the Director of Podar Jumbo Kids, a preschool. I envisioned that there was a need for a quality preschool of similar stature at Karnataka too. I immediately took up the master franchise rights and began operations in 2004.
Having a CA background has ensured that I'm always certain of the financial health of the organisation. I believe that if you don't maintain your books of accounts well, a businessman does not know the real pulse.
What do you attribute the success of Podar Jumbo Kids in your territory to?
Podar Education Network, franchises the preschool brand Podar Jumbo Kids and Podar Jumbo Kids plus. Our preschool chain offers high quality education with the implementation of latest technology and knowledge based curriculum. We also run teachers training institutes and after school activity programs across these schools. It is because of our hard work and dedication, we have been able to add more schools each year.
Our presence in the preschool industry is marked with technology-enabled products, high quality people, structured processes and entrepreneurial leadership, that come together to deliver unmatched value. Founded in 2004, the company today has two offices in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh and 60 preschools.
Shiksha Associates reaches out to over 6,000 students across 60 centers each year. Vickram, my son-in-law and Preethi, my daughter have been able to convert my vision into reality. I couldn't have asked for better!
Did you always want to be a businessman?
I hail from the small border town Hindupur. In my formative years, my intense desire to make a difference drove me towards equipping myself with multiple qualifications. I started out with M.Com, my guess would be because I hail from a business family . At that time, I thought I wanted to become a lecturer. But, my thirst for knowledge was not satiated, so I took up LLB and went on to also complete my CA. Upon completion of my education, one day my uncle Tallam Nanjunda Shetty and my father Makam Krishnamurthy , sat me down and explained to me the joys of being my own boss. I was told that as a businessman, I could make a difference. That changed the course of my life to being an entrepreneur and there has been no regret ever since. What is your mantra for a successful business venture?
I am a firm believer in two things: brand name and financial knowledge. I have been associated with a top textile brand for the last 35 years and have grown to have business holdings in almost the entire south India. About 10 years ago, I met Ms. Swati Popat Vats, who was the Director of Podar Jumbo Kids, a preschool. I envisioned that there was a need for a quality preschool of similar stature at Karnataka too. I immediately took up the master franchise rights and began operations in 2004.
Having a CA background has ensured that I'm always certain of the financial health of the organisation. I believe that if you don't maintain your books of accounts well, a businessman does not know the real pulse.
What do you attribute the success of Podar Jumbo Kids in your territory to?
Podar Education Network, franchises the preschool brand Podar Jumbo Kids and Podar Jumbo Kids plus. Our preschool chain offers high quality education with the implementation of latest technology and knowledge based curriculum. We also run teachers training institutes and after school activity programs across these schools. It is because of our hard work and dedication, we have been able to add more schools each year.
Our presence in the preschool industry is marked with technology-enabled products, high quality people, structured processes and entrepreneurial leadership, that come together to deliver unmatched value. Founded in 2004, the company today has two offices in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh and 60 preschools.
Shiksha Associates reaches out to over 6,000 students across 60 centers each year. Vickram, my son-in-law and Preethi, my daughter have been able to convert my vision into reality. I couldn't have asked for better!
