What we wish we knew: Migrant entrepreneurs reflect on early days and lessons learned

Left to Right: Sudarshan Gurram, Nisha Bajaj, Ayushi Dixit, Ridhima Sachdeva and Javed Khan talk about their entrepreneurial journey. Images supplied by talent.

In this episode, five entrepreneurs from across Australia look back at their earliest days and speak directly to their younger selves at the start of their entrepreneurial journey. They revisit the confusion of the first year: navigating unfamiliar systems, workplace culture, language and humour, adapting to local expectations, and even adjusting to the weather. Along the way, they share practical lessons, hard-won insights, and advice they wish they had known before taking their first steps.

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Published 2 January 2026 4:55pm

By Itee Dewan

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In this episode, five entrepreneurs from across Australia look back at their earliest days and speak directly to their younger selves at the start of their entrepreneurial journey. They revisit the confusion of the first year: navigating unfamiliar systems, workplace culture, language and humour, adapting to local expectations, and even adjusting to the weather. Along the way, they share practical lessons, hard-won insights, and advice they wish they had known before taking their first steps.

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