In this episode of Beyond the Business Card, we sit down with Gaurav Sinha, founder of Insignia Worldwide, to hear the remarkable story of how he went from arriving in Dubai with just $200 to building one of the region’s leading brand agencies.

A self described reluctant entrepreneur, Gaurav shares how a series of "beautiful accidents," purpose driven thinking, and deeply human values shaped his career. He explains why success does not require an MBA, just clarity, conviction, and a willingness to reflect.

We explore:

• What it was like moving to Dubai in 1993

• How pausing and stepping back became part of his growth strategy

• Why purpose must always come before profit

• The lessons he learned while writing his book in Bali

• How Insignia Worldwide became a brand agency with global influence

Gaurav’s journey is one of resilience, reinvention, and redefining what it means to lead with values.

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