LinkedIn Viral Post: Sometimes, the reason behind building something big isn’t as noble as it seems, and that’s exactly what Harsh Pokharna, co-founder and CEO of OkCredit, revealed in a recent heartfelt post. His honesty struck a chord with many as he talked about the real reason he started his startup. Harsh didn’t begin with a mission to change the world. In his words, “I didn’t build OkCredit to help shopkeepers. I built it because I wanted the world to clap for me.”

He opened up about how, during his school days, he was just another face in the crowd. “In school, I was one of those kids you forget. Not the funny one. Not the charming one. Not even the nerdy topper. Other kids were cooler - Better English, better clothes, better hair, more confidence.” That feeling of being invisible stayed with him, and it became the fuel for his ambition. He didn’t dream of revolutionising small-town payments or solving complex business problems. He simply wanted to feel seen. “I didn’t give a shit about ledger books or UPI adoption in tier 2 towns. That all came later.”

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In his brutally honest confession, Harsh shared that even now, success isn’t just about business goals, it’s about healing a part of himself. “It feeds that broken part of me that still thinks he’s not enough.” He went on to say something that many founders may feel but rarely admit: “People think startups are built on great ideas. But more often than not, they’re built on childhood wounds. This post isn’t advice. It’s a mirror.”

His story is a reminder that behind every success, there may be a silent struggle. And sometimes, what truly drives people isn’t a big idea—it’s the deep need to prove they matter.

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The post shared four days ago received many reactions from LinkedIn users. One user wrote, "Almost relatable, Harsh. For almost all my life, I, too, have imagined myself as a hero in the story/movie, solving problems at scale. "Being the main hero" is what drives me too. Probably, this has shaped my personality over the period of time. For some, like you, these childhood wounds or daydreaming stories changed your reality from "dreamer to doer"." "Not many will dare to be candid, but this is so true & raw. No stories needed," a second user added.

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"Without luck, nothing happens. Despite having an honest business of an Ancient Kerala Ayurvedic and traditional handmade beauty and hair care products manufacturing and trading company, my children and I are thinking of committing suicide. Honesty hurts and the truth is bitter," added a third user. "This fire of working for you being seen or having a presence or saying out loud that 'I was here' is so incredible that it can make a man do wonders," added a fourth user.

"The clothes you wear today will be thrown away in a pile of garbage. The house you build will be lived in by others. The fame you gain will fade away into the darkness. Everything you own will eventually be owned by others, destroyed, dismissed, and forgotten. Chase happiness and love, touch lives and make that the purpose of your life, rest all is white noise," added another user.