How Ritesh Agarwal built OYO from nothing – and the 5 habits that made it possible

Apr 25, 2026 - 18:01
How Ritesh Agarwal built OYO from nothing – and the 5 habits that made it possible
He gate-crashed conferences for free food, sent cold emails from a cybercafé, and had zero connections. By 26, Ritesh Agarwal was a billionaire. On the Himeesh Madaan podcast, he broke down the five principles that made it possible — and why most people in their 20s are already sitting on more opportunity than they realise.