The word is GRIT


My Story

Rakesh Soni

I was born in the 80s in a small village in the middle of the Thar Desert. I’ve lived those days of no water supply and no electricity in hot summers where the mercury touched 49℃ (~114℉). Those days when a camel was the only means of transportation; when I used to wait weeks to receive letters from relatives; and when I’ve seen generation after generation struggling against poverty. But those days shaped who I am today. Built my belief. Helped me find my passion. Made me gritty.


I studied engineering at IIT Dhanbad and earned my MS from the University of Alberta. I’m the Founder and CEO of LoginRadius, author of The Power of Digital Identity, founded an angel investment group ISM Angels, and run my non-profit in India called HopeBasket. I now call Vancouver—the most beautiful city in North America—my primary base.


I care deeply about all living things, which makes me curious about a wide range of topics. In any free moment, I find joy in reading, exploring new ideas, and working to make a positive impact on the world.


Right now, my greatest focus is AI—how we can harness this transformative technology to shape a brighter future.


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