Infosys founder Narayana Murthy once shared his beliefs and explained that growth involves discomfort and change as he urged individuals to embrace transformation rather than stagnate in limiting situations.
Quote of the day: Narayana Murtha’s words of wisdom on embracing change: “Growth is painful. Change is painful. But nothing is as painful as being stuck where you don’t belong.”
According to the billionaire entrepreneur, growth can be uncomfortable, but it is essential to avoid stagnation and embrace change for personal and professional development.
Born in Sidlaghatta, Karnataka
Born on 20 August 1946 in Sidlaghatta, Karnataka to high school teacher Nagavara Ramarao and Padavathamma, he was brought up in a Kannada-speaking middle-class Deshastha Madhva Brahmin family. He graduated from the National Institute of Engineering and received a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering in 1967. He received his master’s degree from the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur in 1969.
Narayana Murthy was awarded an honorary degree by Lancaster University in 2007.
He joined IIM Ahmedabad as a Research Fellow and later worked as a Principal Systems Programmer. After working experience on India’s first time-sharing computer system, he designed and implemented a BASIC interpreter for Electronics Corporation of India Limited. After his first business venture Softronics failed, he joined Patni Computer Systems in Pune.
The rise of Infosys
It was in 1981 when he and six colleagues founded Infosys with a modest investment. From 1981 to 2002, he served as its chief executive officer (CEO) and from 2002 to 2011 as chairman of the board. Under his leadership, the company grew into one of the largest and most respected global IT firms in India.
Initially, until India’s economic liberalization in 1991, Infosys manufactured hardware products such as electronic teletypewriters and keyboard concentrators. Soon after this turning point, it became recognized as a company that engaged in custom software development, information technology, business consulting and outsourcing services.
