Ankit Kedia

INSEAD, IIM Cal alumnus.
20 years closing enterprise deals across 13 countries.
The B2B stuff nobody says out loud.

[Ankit Kedia @Ankettskedia]

I shared a casual opinion on HYROX.

Instead of people responding with their perspective or trying to have a discussion, a large part of the fitness community reacted by trolling. It got personal, being called an engagement farmer (I’ve only been posting actively for a few days), bringing up my IIM degree, calling me “kangalu,” and even targeting my location.

That’s what surprised me.

An industry that’s built around making people healthier shouldn’t react like this. If you disagree, say it. Explain your point. Add context. That’s how conversations move forward.

When it turns into name-calling and personal attacks, it says more about the response than the opinion itself.

Being part of any community is great, but getting so attached that you stop thinking clearly and start reacting emotionally isn’t healthy.

There’s a difference between defending something and losing basic decency while doing it.

[Ankit Kedia @Ankettskedia]

@PCforinnovation Read my tweet again.

[Ankit Kedia @Ankettskedia]

Rebel Kid aka Apoorva Mukhija went to the US for an MBA.

It has already become headline news, with articles and social media talking about it.

This could have a domino effect. Many young people who are already thinking of quitting their jobs, doing an MBA and moving to the US will now feel more validated. More people may follow.

It is a personal decision, and there is nothing wrong with it. But as an MBA professor, I would say, evaluate your opportunity carefully.

Not everyone is Rebel Kid. If she doesn't get a job after her MBA, she can still create content and manage her life. But if you come from a lower-middle-class family, take a big loan, move to the US and don't land a better opportunity, your situation can be very different.

Think about your own risk before following someone else's path.

[Ankit Kedia @Ankettskedia]

@AshWalian Einstein!

[Ankit Kedia @Ankettskedia]

This is BS advice.

If someone has a premium kothi in NCR or nearby, they don't need to sell it to have a premium lifestyle. The cost of living is low in India. You don't need to sell your generational assets to live an easy life.

This is the same mindset of sell everything and live freely.

Your next three generations wil end up paying for this mistake.

Save your ancestral property. You may not realise its value today, but your kids might.

[Ravi Handa @ravihanda]

If your parents have any real estate other than where they live - please convince them to sell it and put it in financial assets.

You will be doing them and your future self a huge favor.

[Ankit Kedia @Ankettskedia]

@shawshank_r I am happy that you found a place where basic necessities are unmatched..

[Ankit Kedia @Ankettskedia]

I’ve lived in more than 6 countries, including Singapore, Dubai, US, and India.

If you want to know which country is best to live in, check how clean the milk, water, and air are. The country with the cleanest basics is the best place to live, no matter how many fewer opportunities it offers.

[Ankit Kedia @Ankettskedia]

@abhijithajith_ “Abhijit” is an intelligent human, mmmmm

[Ankit Kedia @Ankettskedia]

@frontierindica I am sorry. I won’t write such msgs again. 🤡

[Ankit Kedia @Ankettskedia]

@Triishaa05 I love how high your IQ is and how you really got the point I am trying to make. India is also fun to live because of intellectuals like you. Thank you for making everyone’s lives so enriching,

[Ankit Kedia @Ankettskedia]

Met an old mate from IIM C. He has been working at the same startup for the last 6 years, so I asked him why he never switched.

He said he had reached close to a leadership position. Every year, he felt he was getting closer to becoming the CMO, but the company kept hiring someone else, including once hiring a relative of the CEO.

He thinks he might get another leadership role there. He told me almost the same thing a year ago.

Two other friends of mine switched jobs early in their careers and are now earning almost 2x what my first friend earns.

I think corporate loyalty and waiting for the next opportunity can cost you more than you realise.

Don't keep waiting for someone to recognise your value. Look for better opportunities, make the switch when it makes sense, and keep moving.

Don't stay somewhere only because you hope things will change. Humans are desgined to keep moving.

[Ankit Kedia @Ankettskedia]

2005: Started my career as an Equity Research Associate
2007: Worked across trading and investment analysis in Singapore, UAE, and India
2014: Completed my MBA at INSEAD
2021: Became Head of Sales in San Francisco
2026: Working as VP of Sales Strategy, Fractional CRO, and GTM Advisor

21 years have passed in the blink of an eye. It feels like I started a few years ago.

[Ankit Kedia @Ankettskedia]

@tej_mah Good ChatGPT reply

[Ankit Kedia @Ankettskedia]

I mostly live in Dubai and Singapore, so I meet people from different countries.

One thing I’ve noticed is how good and affordable medical treatment in India can be.

A 51-year-old Brit recently came to India for treatment at Max Healthcare. He was treated using advanced implants. The same treatment would have cost him around £40,000 privately in the UK.

He and his wife were very happy with the experience.

I know many people who come to India for medical treatment because they can get good doctors, modern hospitals and quick treatment at a much lower cost.

India’s medical tourism market is also growing fast and is expected to cross $22 billion by 2031.

We talk a lot about what is wrong with India, but healthcare is one area where India is very strong.

[Ankit Kedia @Ankettskedia]

@Shelblueforevr5 I come to India often. Don’t give faltu ke comments. STFU

[Ankit Kedia @Ankettskedia]

@srnkcx Seemingly I am :)

[Ankit Kedia @Ankettskedia]

I shared a casual opinion on HYROX.

Instead of people responding with their perspective or trying to have a discussion, a large part of the fitness community reacted by trolling. It got personal, being called an engagement farmer (I’ve only been posting actively for a few days), bringing up my IIM degree, calling me “kangalu,” and even targeting my location.

That’s what surprised me.

An industry that’s built around making people healthier shouldn’t react like this. If you disagree, say it. Explain your point. Add context. That’s how conversations move forward.

When it turns into name-calling and personal attacks, it says more about the response than the opinion itself.

Being part of any community is great, but getting so attached that you stop thinking clearly and start reacting emotionally isn’t healthy.

There’s a difference between defending something and losing basic decency while doing it.

[Ankit Kedia @Ankettskedia]

Never thought this would get this much traction.

Happy to announce that I’m in the process of compiling my book, and it will be launched soon.

It will cover my experience teaching as an MBA professor, my life at IIM Calcutta, the lives and businesses I’ve advised, and 15+ years of experience working with global companies.

I’ll also share the frameworks I’ve used to help companies grow, turn around struggling businesses, and navigate difficult situations.

Lot of interesting stories and lessons from the corporate world. More details soon.

[Ankit Kedia @Ankettskedia]

Guy from Bangalore reached out to me on DM with doubts about MBA admissions abroad.

He is currently working and earning around ₹2.5 lakh a month in hand. Still, he feels clueless and stuck, especially when he sees his batchmates pursuing higher studies and building a life outside India.

Crazy how many young people make these decisions out of FOMO. They see someone doing an MBA abroad, living a different lifestyle, and think they should do the same without having plan.

I’ve seen people spend a huge amount of money, take massive loans, and eventually come back to India because the reality was very different from what they expected.

I’m actually planning to write a book on this: the reality of the foreign education and job market, beyond the Instagram version of it.

[Ankit Kedia @Ankettskedia]

@reddy2go That’s amazing. Would definitely like to collaborate when the time comes!

[Ankit Kedia @Ankettskedia]

Guy from Bangalore reached out to me on DM with doubts about MBA admissions abroad.

He is currently working and earning around ₹2.5 lakh a month in hand. Still, he feels clueless and stuck, especially when he sees his batchmates pursuing higher studies and building a life outside India.

Crazy how many young people make these decisions out of FOMO. They see someone doing an MBA abroad, living a different lifestyle, and think they should do the same without having plan.

I’ve seen people spend a huge amount of money, take massive loans, and eventually come back to India because the reality was very different from what they expected.

I’m actually planning to write a book on this: the reality of the foreign education and job market, beyond the Instagram version of it.

[Ankit Kedia @Ankettskedia]

@dalalwolf07 @deep_cv17629 I am wondering where is this whole frustration and ragebaiting coming from? Do you even know my story or have you even read my tweet properly? Just participating in the discussion but talking shit seems to be the new trend with professionals like you. Get a life!

[Ankit Kedia @Ankettskedia]

@ruchiinall Thanks for the kind words. Please watch out the space to find out about the book

[Ankit Kedia @Ankettskedia]

@Abhijeetlock Tell us more about your experiences?