# Entrepreneur says hold your horses, get a job first 2026-08-08T06:25:49+00:00 | Business & Economy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Entrepreneur Akash Singh has sparked discussion with his advice for aspiring business founders. In a viral Instagram post, the Lucknow-based real estate and infrastructure company founder urged young Indians to gain professional experience by working a regular job before starting their own venture. Singh argued that exposure to a professional environment teaches practical aspects of work that might be missed when only dreaming about entrepreneurship. He said getting a job helped him understand how work is actually done and how to turn dreams into reality. The video has garnered over two million views on Instagram, with many users agreeing with his assessment. ## Coverage - ndtv.com Tags: career, entrepreneurship, job advice, startups, viral video Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/entrepreneur-says-hold-your-horses-get-a-job-first/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/entrepreneur-says-hold-your-horses-get-a-job-first/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.