New Delhi, Nov. 3 -- From helping his father prepare samosas and jalebis at a family sweet shop in Lucknow to building artificial intelligence (AI) products for businesses in Dubai, 26-year-old Tejesh Vaish has come a long way.

"I grew up in Lucknow, where my father sold sweets. I went on to study computer science at IIT Kanpur and now work from Dubai. I report current annual earnings of Rs.2.5 crore," according to his personal website.

His journey is a testament to how hard work pays off, highlighting how academic perseverance, financial support, and practical industry experience can open doors to remarkable opportunities in the technology sector.

Vaish grew up in Sadar Bazaar, Lucknow Cantonment, where his father, Ashok Kumar Vaish, ...