OYO Founder On PM Modi’s Deep Focus On Entrepreneurship | National Startup Day

On Startup Day, OYO founder and CEO Ritesh Agarwal shared a powerful story of how Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision transformed India’s startup ecosystem. Recalling a detailed one-on-one discussion with the Prime Minister on tourism, Agarwal said Modi combines big-picture thinking with deep attention to execution – much like a true entrepreneur. Calling him a “Startup Prime Minister,” Agarwal credited initiatives like Startup India for creating an environment where innovation, unicorns and risk-taking can thrive. He also shared a personal moment, revealing how his own family once doubted his entrepreneurial path, until the Prime Minister publicly mentioned him – convincing even his mother that he was doing something right. From policy to personal inspiration, Agarwal says India’s startup revolution is being built at every level.