The Economic Times

After getting rejected by Harvard, IIT Madras graduate had no Plan B. Today, the Bengaluru-based CEO's networth is nearly Rs 3,000 crore

Tarun Mehta, an IIT Madras graduate and Ather Energy co-founder, once dreamed of studying at Harvard Business School but faced rejection after what he called a disastrous interview. With no Plan B, he began working for a monthly salary of around Rs 40,000 before pursuing entrepreneurship. Founded in 2013, Ather grew into a major electric scooter company, with Mehtas shareholding valued at nearly Rs 3,000 crore in September 2026.