Winning Stroke: Interview with Murugavel Janakiraman, Founder and CEO, Matrimony.com

If not in the current Profession, You would be?

Senior position in a global IT company.

One tune you always hum.

Ovvoru Pookalumae Sollkirathey, Vazhuvendraal Poraadum Porkalamey (Each flower tells that

life is a battle which has to be combated)

One Book to read when you want to motivate yourselves.

It evolves. Currently, it’s “Hacking Growth”. On the spiritual side, it’s “Most and More” by Mahatria.

One Dialogue of a movie that motivates you or you like the most.

Nil

The Place you never been to and always want to go.

Egypt

An animal that signifies you & why?

Lion. It signifies the strength.

A Movie Character you most resemble or resonate with.

a) Marvel or DC - Marvel

b) Batman or Superman - Superman

c) Tom or Jerry - Jerry

d) Chacha Chaudhary or Super Commando Dhruv - Chacha Chaudhary

Luck or Hard Work, What do you think weighs more in defining a successful Person?

When preparation meets opportunity, it’s luck. But you can’t rely solely on luck. Hard work defines success.

One best decision you ever made.

Venturing into online matrimony from a simple community site I started in 1997.

A strategy that you always use to take your decisions in Personal or Professional life.

Nothing specific, it’s always based on the situation.

Whose advise you seek when in dilemma?

Not a single person. Depends on the dilemma. Meditation gives me insight.

What has been your biggest achievement?

Taking Matrimony.com public in September this year.

A line said by your closed one that you never forget?

Unintended consequences will always produce far better results than intended consequences