Initially aspiring to join the defense services, Priyanshu later found his passion in organic farming and is currently working to help people follow a healthy lifestyle.

Priyanshu Kulshrestha is the founder of Mycelium Organic Farm in Jaipur.

Priyanshu started his company in 2017. He says he didn't want anyone else to suffer the same challenges that he had faced due to his health issues. He promotes natural herbs and organic products which serve as nutritious food alternatives. He has studied how to use  different herbs to treat various ailments.

Recalling his childhood, Priyanshu says that his father was in the Air Force, and he studied at Kendriya Vidyalaya. He remembers that he was always curious about the behavior of the animals and organisms and wanted to connect to nature more deeply. Thereafter, when his father got posted in Assam, they used to grow vegetables in their kitchen garden organically, which developed an interest in him for the subject.

After completing his schooling, he aspired to join the defense services and gave two SSB interviews. He was also an NCC "C" certificate holder and had qualified for the PABT (pilot aptitude battery test). But destiny had different plans for him. So he decided to do something in the agricultural field.

Priyanshu says that he never cared about the opinion of others and did what he wanted to do in life. He says that he is a B.E. graduate, and has worked in corporate companies for some time but as he did not want to get lost in the crowd and aspired to do something different that would justify his passions, he quit the jobs. \

Priyanshu believes that with the advancement of technology, people are moving away from their basic roots. In his opinion, the two basic necessities that should be focused on are food and lifestyle. Following a good lifestyle and diet have an effect on the aura of a person and can have life-changing effects on one’s health. He supports organic farming and is working in the area of growing mushrooms with bio-compost. He explains that his company works with farmers to provide them with personalized solutions and coordinates with Krishi Vigyan Kendra to organize various training programmes every year. He is currently working on commercializing his organic products.

In times of stress, he likes to listen to some good music and talk to his friends. Studying and meditation help him live a balanced life. Connecting with nature, he believes, is the best stress reliever.

His success mantra is to focus in one direction to achieve his desired goals. He suggests beginning with small steps and working your way up.