Some stories don’t just make headlines — they come full circle.

When Aditya Sheth, Founder & CEO of RforReal Events, was named among The Economic Times 40 Under 40 Leaders of 2025, it wasn’t just another achievement.
It was a poetic return to where his journey began — the same newsroom where he once interned, learning what makes a story worth telling.
This year, he became one.

Where “Real” Took Shape

Before it became a company, Real was a belief — that experiences should feel personal, not produced.

That belief became the foundation of RforReal Events — built not just to create events, but to craft emotions.
Aditya’s vision has always been simple yet powerful: to make every gathering feel meaningful, every idea feel alive, and every collaboration feel human.

He often says, “Perfection is overrated. Emotion isn’t.”
And that’s what makes Real, real.

Leadership That Feels

Ask anyone who’s worked with him — Aditya doesn’t lead from a distance.
He’s the first to walk into a setup and the last to leave it.
He notices the smallest details, celebrates the smallest wins, and never forgets the people behind them.

For him, leadership isn’t about being in charge — it’s about being in it with everyone.
That mindset turned a young founder’s vision into a culture rooted in creativity, warmth, and shared pride.

More Than a Milestone

The ET 40 Under 40 recognition isn’t just a personal win — it’s a reminder that leadership isn’t about titles; it’s about truth.
It celebrates a generation that leads with empathy, believes in purpose, and builds not just businesses, but bonds.

“I’ve never chased titles — only impact.
The fact that both found each other today makes it special.”
— Aditya Sheth

This moment belongs to everyone who’s been part of the journey — teammates who believed, partners who trusted, and families who stood behind every long day and late night.

Here’s to stories that come full circle.
To leadership that feels.
And to making every moment — truly, Real.

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