An unfiltered look at serial entrepreneur Manish Vij’s rise from humble beginnings to digital venture success. Chronicling his journey through startups like Kabadibazaar, Quasar, and Letsbuy, this book provides actionable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs, encouraging them to Dream, Act, Build, and embrace life’s serendipity.
In this transformative book, serial entrepreneur and leading digital venture builder in India Manish Vij chronicles his journey from modest beginnings to the heights of entrepreneurial success with disarming honesty. The story of outpacing circumstances unfolds through the launch of Kabadibazaar.com from a college hostel room and continues through the launch of Quasar, India’s leading digital media agency, SVG Media, a pioneering adtech company, and Letsbuy.com, a prominent e-commerce platform.
Brick by painstaking brick, we witness the dizzying heights of large funding rounds and the exits of these businesses to WPP, Dentsu and Flipkart, respectively, all the while having a ringside view of the mistakes he makes along the way. An unfettered story, written from the heart, Brick by Brick offers actionable insights to aspiring entrepreneurs and asks them to DARE—Dream, take relentless Action, build lasting Relationships and be open to making the most of the serendipitous Edge that life has to offer you.
A never-before-seen view from the entrepreneurial trenches, this book will hook you and propel you to ditch the excuses and make your dreams come true.
About The Author:
Manish is a tech entrepreneur whose journey began in 1999 when he launched Kabadibazaar.com from his college hostel. He co-founded Quasar, India’s leading digital media agency; SVG Media/Tyroo, a pioneering AdTech company; and Letsbuy.com, a prominent eCommerce platform. His ventures have attracted investments from top venture capital firms and global business collaborations.
As managing partner of Smile Group, he leads one of India’s foremost digital venture builders.
Outside of business, Manish is an adventurer, holding a Limca Book of Records for driving on Icelandic glaciers. His wanderlust recently took him to Antarctica, showcasing his passion for exploration. Manish’s diverse pursuits reflect his commitment to pushing boundaries and his drive for excellence. He is also an active early-stage investor through his family holdings, Vaana Ventures, supporting a diverse portfolio of innovative companies.
The official release for the book is in February 2025
