Archive · 3 Aug 2026
Indian Entrepreneur Leaves US Job to Build Chennai Startup
Vivek Thiruvengadam worked in the United States for 14 years and earned a lot of money.
He decided to leave that job and move back to his hometown, Chennai, with his wife and baby.
He started a new company called Qubit Fitness with only Rs 90,000 in savings and a laptop.
In the first year, the company made Rs 20 lakh, which was less than what he earned in the US, but he kept going.
Over six years, the business grew, and he finally reached the money goal he set for himself.
He says that being close to family and doing work that matters are more important than a high salary.
He also learned that staying consistent and patient pays off.
His family, clients, and early supporters helped him succeed.
People online praised his courage and the positive impact of his work.
Vivek Thiruvengadam left a Rs 1 crore-a-year US job to start Qubit Fitness in Chennai.
He launched the company in January 2021 with only Rs 90,000 in savings and no office or team.
After one year, the business earned Rs 20 lakh, far below his previous US earnings.
Six years later, he has reached the financial milestone he set for himself.
He credits family support, client trust, and a focus on purpose for his success.
- Who
- Vivek Thiruvengadam, founder and CEO of Qubit Fitness
- What
- Left a Rs 1 crore-a-year US job to start a fitness business in Chennai
- When
- Launched Qubit Fitness in January 2021; 6-year journey to current milestone
- Where
- Chennai, India
- Why
- To be closer to family and build a meaningful, purpose-driven business
- Founder
- Vivek Thiruvengadam
- Company
- Qubit Fitness
- Launch Date
- January 2021
- Initial Savings
- Rs 90,000
- Revenue after 1 year
- Rs 20 lakh
- Current Milestone
- Reached financial goal after 6 years