No degree, no IIT-IIM: How this 20-year-old built a Rs 70 LPA career
Published on: May 20, 2026, 12:19 p.m. | Source: India Today
A 20-year-old Indian professional said on Reddit that years of freelancing and self-learning helped him secure a remote role with a San Francisco startup offering nearly Rs 70 lakh a year. The post sparked strong reactions and highlighted startups’ growing focus on skills, portfolios and execution over degrees.
