Bengaluru, June 1 -- In a city known as India's startup capital, two friends are making waves on social media for choosing passion over prestige. Despite holding degrees from Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur and Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) Bangalore, and landing high-paying jobs at a reputed corporate firm in the United States, the duo decided to quit their lucrative careers to start their own cafe in Bengaluru.

According to reports, both individuals were already placed in top-tier global companies with compensation packages that many would consider a dream. Their resumes alone were strong enough to open doors to multiple Fortune 500 opportunities. However, instead of continuing in the corporate rat race, they ch...