Meet Woman Who Was Sent To Orphanage At Just 10, Struggled As Labourer Earning Rs 5 Per Day, Now She's CEO Of THIS Billion-Dollar Company; She Is...
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You may have come across many rags-to-riches stories, but some journeys go beyond success — they inspire. This is the incredible life of Jyothi Reddy, who once earned just Rs 5 a day as a farm labourer and now runs a billion-dollar IT company in the United States. Her story is one of grit, sacrifice, and unwavering determination. A Childhood Marked by Struggle
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Born into a poor family of five in Telangana, Jyothi's life changed forever at the age of 10, when her father, unable to support her, sent her to an orphanage. Despite the emotional trauma, she stayed strong, attended a government school, and silently held on to big dreams. Married at 16, Mother of Two
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At just 16 years old, Jyothi was married off and soon became a mother to two daughters. With barely any resources, she worked as a labourer in farm fields, earning only Rs 5 a day. Life was harsh, but she never gave up on the idea of a better future for herself and her children. Education Becomes Her Ladder
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Determined to change her circumstances, Jyothi pursued her BA in 1994 and completed her postgraduate degree in 1997. She took up a teaching job, earning just Rs 398 per month, and stitched clothes at night to support her family. Even then, she kept moving forward — slowly but surely. A Spark of Hope — The U.S. Dream
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Everything changed when a relative visiting from the United States spoke of life abroad. Motivated, Jyothi took up computer courses and later moved to the U.S. Starting from scratch, she worked odd jobs — from petrol stations to babysitting — and saved every dollar she could. Building Her Empire
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In 2001, with 40,000 dollars in savings, Jyothi founded Key Software Solutions. What began as a small tech venture slowly grew into a $15 million business, and by 2017, it evolved into a billion-dollar enterprise. Her rise was nothing short of extraordinary. A Legacy of Inspiration
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Jyothi Reddy's journey from an orphanage to the boardroom of a billion-dollar company is a powerful lesson in resilience, hard work, and belief. Today, she's not just a successful entrepreneur — she's a symbol of hope for millions of women and girls who dare to dream beyond their circumstances.
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