Overview
- Emmani posted on X that founders should feel comfortable building companies to make money, calling much online advice distracting.
- He contrasted Cozy Farms’ first year with Picxy’s six-year run, claiming the newer venture’s revenue is far higher.
- The remarks responded to investor Aviral Bhatnagar, who urged people not to start companies primarily for money, fame or titles.
- Emmani described founding Picxy while at Northern Illinois University to address a shortage of Indian stock images, saying the business stalled despite years of effort.
- His post drew wide engagement on X, with many users praising the candor and arguing that financial focus and ethics can coexist.