Stillman Grad. Becomes Tech Entrepreneur

Recent Seton Hall University graduate Armaan Gandhi’s passion for technology led him on the path to becoming an international technology entrepreneur at the age of 22. Gandhi will be returning to his hometown in India to become a full-time co-founder of the company, Xyra.

“I knew that if I stayed here in the U.S. and got a job, I would have had to give up my stake in Xyra, even though I founded it. You can’t run a business part-time, it just doesn’t work,” Gandhi said.

Gandhi came to the United States in 2010 to attend Seton Hall where he pursued a major in finance and management at the Stillman School of Business. Throughout his college career, he had various internships and an on-campus job that helped structure his professional work ethic.

During his senior year, Gandhi became a co-founder of the mobile phone technology company Xyra, which is based in Mumbai, India. Along with his two hometown best friends, they launched their first product, the XS Powercard, a portable charger that can charge a Smartphone as well as transfer data without a power outlet.

Gandhi believes there is no time like now to pursue his dream. As for other young entrepreneurs, his advice is to learn from mistakes and keep in mind that risks are a part of life.

“The company could end up in total failure, but I’m 22 so if I have to take risks like that, now is the perfect time to do it,” he said. “I have definitely learned a lot from this experience, things I never would have learned if I didn’t pursue this.

regions: New York City

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