Sunshine, family time,and making memories
From managing boardroom strategies to his passion – Ishat Jain, co-founder of SUNROOOF, opens up about his personal favourites
What is your favourite childhood memory?
As a child, I remember one perfect morning when my parents woke my sister and me with the most unexpected news saying, ‘Wake up! we’re taking a trip to Spain’. The joy, the disbelief, the sheer magic of that moment is something no surprise has ever managed to top.
The special name that your loved ones call you by:
Ish
How would you describe your personality while you were growing up?
I was mischievous yet sporty. Full of energy, always on the move, and rarely sitting still.
Are you in touch with your childhood best friend?
No
An advice that you’d give to your teenage self:
Find the right mentor
A hobby that defines you:
Playing sports, of any kind.
If you could choose a superpower, what would it be?
The power of being consistent— the quiet ability to show up every day, regardless of the situation.
Three things that people don’t know about you:
My love for cars. I’m deeply family centric... that’s all.
Most used app on the phone:
What’s your most used emoji?
👍
What’s one item you can’t leave home without?
A booK
Team Chai or Team Coffee?
None
If you could snap your fingers and become an expert in something, what would it be?
Managing people—beyond a certain point, everything comes down to people, employees clients and relationships. I’d want to master the quiet art of understanding and working with them.
Three things you would want to take if you were stuck on an island:
A book, a pair of swimming shorts, and my wife. Rest everything else would find its way.
If you were to pen down your life story, what would be the title of your biography?
Execution over Everything
And, if turned into a movie which actor would play the lead role?
Myself
What would you do if you were gifted a billion dollars, no strings attached?
I’d indulge in my dream sports car, and the rest of the money will serve a greater purpose.
What’s one irrational fear that you have?
The creep of mediocrity - a life half-lived, a spark left untended. Argh! its petrifying!
An artist whose tune you'd love to dance on:
Jahnavi Harrison, a British musician
A dish that makes your mouth water:
Pani Puri
What a dream Sunday looks like?
Soaking in the sun, family time with no phone.
Would you like to be the President or Prime Minister of India?
None. With great power comes great responsibility. I am happy where I am.
Any parting away words:
That’s all, folks!