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How Mariners Realty Leverages the DMET Alumni Network for Exclusive Property Deals
This isn't just another story about networking. It's a deep dive into how a specialized real estate company is tapping into the social capital of a powerful alumni group to create a defensible, and highly effective, business niche. By understanding the unique culture, needs, and financial lifecycle of maritime professionals, Mariners Realty is doing more than just selling properties; it's building a trusted ecosystem for a community that spans the globe.

DMET Cadets
10 hours ago6 min read


Navigating Hazards, Building Futures with Ravi Sharma
A Candid Conversation with Ravi Sharma (Founder & CEO, SOS India Pvt. Ltd.) — from Hanumangarh to Green Ship Recycling Podcast host:...

Prateek Khanna
Sep 16 min read


From the Bridge to the Battlefield for Change: My Journey to Building a Global Shipping Community
In 1997, I joined the Shipping Corporation of India as a young cadet with nothing more than a dream and determination to build a better...

Captain Saurabh Saraswat
Jul 116 min read


Rest in Ledge, Brother: Harsha’s Story
In June 2018, when I was promoting my chess training platform in Bangalore, I spent eight days immersed in the city—meeting coaches,...

Prateek Khanna
Jun 244 min read


I Melted Stones, But Not Your Heart" — Entrepreneurship, Life, and the Spirit That Refuses to Break
"Maine pighla diya patharon ko, ek tera dil pighalta nahi hai..." I melted even the hardest of stones—yet your heart remained unmoved....

Prateek Khanna
Jun 92 min read


🌍 Start With Why – A Founder’s Manifesto from India
By Prateek Khanna (Me) Founder – DMET Club | MarineX Director (Strategy & Planning) – Yugen Infra Co-founder – nurtr, India’s pioneering...

Prateek Khanna
Jun 44 min read


🇮🇳 Marine Engine Independence: Why the DMET Fraternity Can Power India's Propulsion Revolution
🔧 Introduction: India’s Shipbuilding Surge, But a Missing Engine India is finally stepping into its maritime destiny. With the 2025...

Prateek Khanna
May 316 min read


What Mariners, Seafarers, and Entrepreneurs Can Learn from Netflix's Culture Deck
Over the last 14 years as an entrepreneur, I have built India's largest chess training platform and collaborated with exceptional people...

Prateek Khanna
May 175 min read


The Scariest Part of Entrepreneurship Isn’t Starting — It’s Continuing When Nothing Seems to Work
I’ve always believed that entrepreneurship is a lot like life at sea. When you start sailing, the first day feels incredible. There’s wind in your hair, hope in your eyes, and a deep sense of purpose in your heart. You stand on the bridge (or the poop deck , in my case) looking at the horizon and imagine the destination — all the places you’ll go, all the milestones you’ll reach. That’s how startups feel in the beginning too. There’s excitement, energy, and ambition. You sha

Prateek Khanna
Apr 197 min read
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