Veena Paradkar

I run my operations from C/802 in Sopan Baug, over in the Ghorpadi area. It is a high floor, so I get a decent view of the trees around the neighborhood while I work. Sopan Baug is a bit more relaxed than the center of the city, which I appreciate. My setup is pretty basic, just a computer and a phone in my living space. I have been doing this for a long time, mostly on my own or with a bit of help when things get really busy. The building is well-known around here, so most people don't have trouble finding the gate. Ghorpadi has a lot of history, and I’ve lived in this part of town for years. I don't follow a strict corporate schedule; I just start when I wake up and finish when the work is done. Sometimes that means working late into the evening if a project needs finishing. I prefer the quiet of a home-based office over a noisy commercial block. It allows me to focus better on what I am doing for people. There are no fancy meetings or big presentations here. It is just me sitting at my desk, making calls and typing away. I like the independence of it. If you are coming over, the security guard at the main gate usually knows which block is mine. It is a very normal, everyday kind of life.