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title: For Love. Or for Money. Doing It My Way.
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# For Love. Or for Money. Doing It My Way.

[ GFTN ](https://39936595.hs-sites.com/sff-2024-session-recordings/author/gftn)  Nov 14, 2024 12:00:00 AM

Dhruv Shrikent shares his journey from investment banker to musicpreneur, driven by a love for creating music. His story explores balancing passion with financial stability, taking risks for meaningful pursuits, and building resilience in the face of challenges.

 

**Key highlights:**

**1. Balancing Passion and Pragmatism**

- **Find What You Truly Love**: Pursuing a passion is about deeply connecting with what brings you joy and purpose, even if it demands sacrifices.
- **Blend Love and Money**: True fulfillment comes from combining what you love with a sustainable income stream.

**2. Navigating the Challenges of Pursuing Dreams**

- **Resilience Amid Rejection**: Embrace rejection and discomfort as necessary steps to achieve meaningful goals.
- **Building Your Own Path**: Take initiative and seek opportunities, even if it means unconventional efforts like ‘500 Coffees.’

 

**3. Creating Impact Beyond Yourself**

- **Mentor and Inspire**: Success isn’t just personal; give back by guiding others toward their own creative paths.
- **The Role of Hope**: Hope is a vital fuel, not just for personal growth but also for inspiring change in others.

 

**Conclusion:**

Dhruv’s journey emphasises that pursuing what you love, while finding financial stability, is worth the challenges. With resilience, hope, and a willingness to give back, you can transform not just your life but also inspire others to follow their dreams.

 

Watch Full Session

 

 

Speaker:

- Dhruv Shrikent, Musicpreneur & Singer Songwriter, Druv Kent Productions Pte Ltd

[Entrepreneurship](https://39936595.hs-sites.com/sff-2024-session-recordings/tag/entrepreneurship), [Singapore FinTech Festival](https://39936595.hs-sites.com/sff-2024-session-recordings/tag/singapore-fintech-festival), [The Founders Peak](https://39936595.hs-sites.com/sff-2024-session-recordings/tag/the-founders-peak), [Video](https://39936595.hs-sites.com/sff-2024-session-recordings/tag/video)

## Read On

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