This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.

I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share their stories and for all of us to learn from their generous sharing. If you know a leader whom you would like to see celebrated on the show, please send me a message on LinkedIn with their name.

What happens when you walk away from corporate security to chase a vision only you can see?

In this candid conversation, MJ—Managing Director of UHP Technologies and a serial entrepreneur—shares the raw truth behind 17 years of entrepreneurial grit, resilience, and reinvention.

From navigating early failures to building partnerships rooted in trust, MJ reveals what it really takes to lead with courage and empathy.

If you're a leader facing uncertainty, struggling with setbacks, or seeking a deeper sense of purpose—this episode is your permission slip to keep going.

Tune in to rediscover why leadership is less about control, and more about choosing to lead with heart.

You can find MJ at the below links

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mj-manjunath-jyothinagara-6174451/

In the interview, MJ shares

• "I left corporate comfort not for certainty, but to discover who I could become without a safety net."
• "Entrepreneurship tested me more than any boardroom ever did—and I wouldn’t have it any other way."
• "Persistence isn’t a tactic. It’s the bridge between vision and reality."
• "When failure came knocking, I answered with resilience—and kept going."
• "Support from my wife wasn’t just emotional—it was the fuel that reignited my dream when I almost gave up."
• "Empathy isn’t soft—it’s strategic. It’s how you build leaders, not just businesses."
• "Entrepreneurship in India needs more collaboration, not competition. Let’s grow together."
• "My mornings with family are non-negotiable. That’s where I center myself before taking on the world."
• "Credibility isn’t built through perfection—it’s built through transparency, trust, and time."
• "Leadership isn’t about titles or balance sheets. It’s about choosing to show up—with heart, every single day."