Day in the Life of Ishaan

Morning Routine

• Woke up at 8:00 AM at parents' house
• First actions:
  • Drink water
  • Stretch
  • Brush teeth and wash face
• Intermittent fasting: 14-hour fast, first meal at 8:30 AM
• Breakfast: Protein shake with nuts and fruits made by mom
• Check: Newsletter, emails, and messages during breakfast

Gym Session

• Favorite part of the day
• Workout type: Pull day
• Exercises:
  • Pull-ups
  • Lat pull downs (for back)
  • Cable rows
  • Face pulls
  • Barbell curls
• Importance of discipline: Greatest form of self-love

Reading and Walk

• Library visit: Read about Airbnb's story for 15-20 minutes
• Morning walk:
  • Benefits: Clears head, calm and peaceful feeling around greenery

First Meeting

• Departed at 10:00 AM for first meeting
• Destination: Polaris School of Technology at Wipro Park, Electronic City
• Travel time: 1 hour
• Meeting with: Pranav from the marketing team at Polaris

About Polaris School of Technology

• Offers a four-year integrated B.Tech in CS and MLAI
• Features:
  • 5,000 hours of live coding practice
  • Focused on industry relevance, taught by industry professionals
  • Encourages real-world project experience and internships

Second Meeting with Mukul Rustagi

• Conversation about Polaris B.Tech launch
• Innovative approach:
  • Bringing industry professionals as instructors
  • Curriculum involves live projects, hackathons, and mentoring from experienced developers
• Importance of current technologies: Technology is evolving rapidly; students need modern skills
• Networking opportunities: Being in the hub of tech companies enhances student prospects

Further Thoughts on the Education System

• Issues with traditional colleges limiting student success
• The need for hands-on learning experiences and industry insights
• Curriculum structure:
  • Semester designed by Medavi Skills University
  • Focus on real-world applicability
  • Involvement of industry veterans for guidance

Additional Initiatives

• Tech Creator Bootcamps: For aspiring technology entrepreneurs
• Polaris Tech Combinator: Supports student projects with seed funding

Afternoon Lunch and Next Meeting

• Lunch: Vegetarian Mexican bowl at California Burrito
• Meeting: Akshay from Stimuler app in HSR

Evening Routine

• Commute home: 2.5 hours back to North Bangalore
• Home update: Moved to a bigger 3BHK for team collaboration
• Meeting with co-founder Saransh to discuss the day

Content Creation

• Studio setup: Invested in equipment for quality content
• Actively working on social media growth, aiming for 1 million followers

Reflections at 23

• Balancing work and personal life amidst pressures and expectations
• Daily challenges: Long work hours, traffic issues, and business responsibilities

End of Day

• Routine concluded around 8:40 PM
• Preparing for a 7:00 AM flight to Mumbai for a podcast shoot

Key Takeaways

• Traffic in Bangalore is a significant aspect of daily life
• Building a business requires endurance and adaptability