The Economic Times

Hyderabad engineer quits 13-year IT career to build wildlife startup, says Nature is the greatest teacher, earns Rs 80 lakh annually

Sai Kiran Bhagavatula left his IT career to launch Wildlife Whisperers in 2023. This venture teaches corporate lessons by observing animal behaviour and ecosystems. His programs combine wilderness experiences with learning and behavioural science principles. The bootstrapped company generated eighty lakh rupees in revenue during its first year. This unconventional career path demonstrates that lessons can emerge from unexpected sources.