Patricia Monteiro

I run things here in Andheri West, right on Lok Road. The place is called Blue Arch, and I’m in block F, unit 8/2 on Convent Avenue. It’s a busy part of Mumbai, as anyone who lives here can tell you. I started this because I wanted a space of my own to work. It isn't a big shop or a fancy corporate office. It’s more of a personal workspace where I get things done. Being in Andheri is great because everything is close by, but the traffic on Lok Road can be a real headache some days. I’ve lived and worked around this area for a long time. The building itself is pretty easy to find once you get onto Convent Avenue. I don't have a big team of people working for me. It’s mostly just me handling the day-to-day tasks. My desk is usually covered in papers and my computer is always on. I don't go in for all those modern office trends like standing desks or open plans. I just need a chair and some quiet to think. People usually find me through word of mouth. I don't do much advertising because I prefer to keep things simple. If you are in the neighborhood, you’ll see the Blue Arch building. It’s a decent place to be based. I just take things one day at a time and see what needs doing next. I don't have big plans for expansion; I'm happy with how things are right now.