Nav Bhatia’s story is one of perseverance, humility, and hard work. Today, he is known across Canada as a successful businessman and the Toronto Raptors’ biggest fan, but his journey started with rejection and struggle.
When he moved to Canada, Bhatia had a degree in mechanical engineering but couldn’t find a job because of discrimination. After being rejected from hundreds of places, he took up work as a janitor. “I was a janitor, and a very proud one," he recalls. He cleaned toilets, painted walls, and never gave up on finding a better opportunity.
His life changed when he landed a sales job at a Hyundai dealership. Even on his first day, he faced mockery from coworkers, but instead of giving up, he decided to prove himself. In just three months, he sold 127 cars; a record that still s