Hi, I am Sahej

I grew up in a finance family. Both my parents are chartered accountants, so money talk was normal at our dinner table. I loved it, because finance made the world measurable. I went on to study finance at the University of London, and I have cleared two levels of CFA.

In 10th grade I noticed that school taught us nothing about personal finance. Compound interest in maths was the closest we got, and it barely scratched the surface. My friends were heading into science, commerce and humanities, but every one of them would have to manage money someday. So I shot my shot and started posting about it. That became Humari Gullak.

Growing up, I loved stories of people who got in early on a big shift, like the ones who bought domains when they were cheap. I always felt I had arrived too late, because everything seemed to be built already. Then, in 12th grade, AI became something anyone could use. The more I used it, the more it felt like I wasn't too late after all.

That is why I joined Luminary, an AI company that helps senior leaders and founders build real AI capability. I want to start my own company one day. Before I do, I wanted to see a start-up's early days up close and work directly with a founder.

Outside work

Running makes me feel alive. My heart rate is very high, and yet I feel calm. It is strange that you have to run out of oxygen to finally breathe. I have done a half marathon and a few shorter races.

My father was one of the people who chartered Mulund Toastmasters, and he was its founding treasurer. He always wanted me to join. I finally did, to get better at public speaking, and today I am the club's treasurer, the same role he started with. My friends say it worked a little too well. Never hand me a microphone, or I won't stop talking. They will also warn you about my dry humour and a few too many sitcom references.

I was never the creative kind, and I didn't really have a hobby until I found coffee. What got me was the craft of making it, more than the caffeine. Now I spend ten minutes brewing one cup every day. I am still learning, but it is a very good cup.

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