Mr. Paresh Zaveri is the co-founder and Chairman of Aurionpro, a company that has become a quiet force in the Indian and global tech landscape. He studied engineering at Mumbai University, followed by management at SIMSR. But what stands out isn’t just his academic background. He can think long-term, stay patient through cycles, and remain deeply focused on solving real-world problems. He started Aurionpro in the late 90s and has spent over two decades building it into a digital solutions provider that blends fintech, smart infrastructure, and enterprise platforms under one roof. He doesn’t speak in jargon. He speaks with intent. And that made this conversation memorable.

Themes Discussed: Product Innovation, Capital Allocation, Leadership Vision, Personal Values

We began by speaking about iCashpro, the firm’s flagship banking platform. He told me it wasn’t born from some grand market thesis, but from a simple aim: to make banking less chaotic for corporates. Over the years, it became the core engine for top banks in Asia and the Middle East. What mattered, he said, was listening. “Every upgrade we made came from a real customer need. It’s about helping people work smarter.”

We then moved to diversification, and how and why Aurionpro branched into smart mobility and data centres. It wasn’t opportunistic. It was strategic. “We were already experts in scale, digital security, and complex system design. Cities and enterprises needed the same things, just in different wrappers.” With the cyclical nature of industries, diversification was essential.

I asked him about control, especially with around 27 per cent promoter holding in a public company. He didn’t blink. “Control isn’t about how much equity you have. It’s about the clarity of your vision and whether your people believe in it.”

The Learnings: Focus, Alignment, and Knowing When to Say No

One thing that came up repeatedly was the power of focus. He talked about the importance of having a goal and sticking with it even when times get tough.

He also emphasized how products and services aren’t at odds. They feed into each other. Their integration work helped them understand customer pain points, which led to stronger product IP. That hybrid DNA, he believes, is what sets Aurionpro apart.

On governance and agility, he made a sharp distinction. Discipline isn’t about slowness. It’s about building systems that allow people to take ownership with confidence. “We give our teams autonomy, but the frameworks are tight. That’s how you move fast without breaking trust.”

The Personal Connection: Stillness, Struggle, and Showing Up Anyway

This conversation allowed me to peacefully analyse the story of the mind behind one of the largest tech giants. It was quiet, thoughtful, and surprisingly personal. What struck me was how open he was about the toll of building something over decades.

He told me there were nights he couldn’t sleep. Not because of fear, but because his mind wouldn’t stop turning over the next decision, the next crisis. “You carry the weight, people’s salaries, client trust, and investor expectations. And then you walk into the office the next day and lead like it’s all normal.”

There was no exaggeration, no attempt to dramatise his journey. Just the simple truth that entrepreneurship is lonely, exhausting, and deeply human. But he also spoke about gratitude. About how he’s always felt grounded by his family. “They remind me who I am, no matter how noisy the world gets.”

His insights help me understand the real weight it takes to build something humongous and how while the journey must be full of struggles the destination is what is important.

My Reflections: Key Takeaways

This conversation didn’t just teach me about business. It reminded me what it means to build with integrity. Mr. Zaveri’s clarity, not just in strategy but in emotion, is what defines great leadership. He doesn’t chase headlines. He builds patiently. He listens carefully. And above all, he understands that innovation without trust is hollow.

What I’ll carry with me is the idea that success isn’t measured by scale or valuation alone, but by how well you align your work with your values. That focus beats speed. That resilience doesn’t always roar, sometimes it just whispers “show up again tomorrow.”

And that the best leaders don’t just grow companies. They grow people.