Gk Venkatesh

I’m based out of Rajgopal Nagar in Peenya 2nd Stage. My name is G.K. Venkatesh and you’ll find me at 18th Cross. If you know Bangalore, you know Peenya is the industrial heart of the city. It’s dusty, noisy, and always busy with trucks and machinery. My place isn't anything special to look at. It’s just a functional space in a very busy part of town. The address is Bangalore-500068, though the pin codes here can get confusing sometimes. I spend a lot of time on the shop floor or just managing things from my desk. The 18th cross is always tucked away with small workshops and units everywhere. You hear the hum of machines all day long. It becomes like background music after a while. I don’t have a fancy office with air conditioning. Usually, the windows are open and the breeze brings in a bit of dust. It’s hard work being in this part of Bangalore. People are always on the move. I grab breakfast from a small cart nearby most mornings. It’s a very grounded way to live and work. There’s no room for being polished or corporate here. We just deal with what’s in front of us. The floors are concrete and the furniture is built to last, not to look good. That’s just the way things are in Rajgopal Nagar. It is a tough area but there is a real sense of productivity everywhere you look.