
Poet. Entrepreneur. Systems Thinker.
Finding Beauty in the Spaces Between
I'm Arpit Kaushik, a London-based poet and entrepreneur who believes in the power of small moments to create meaningful change.
My journey took an unexpected turn in February 2022 when a cycling accident changed everything. Statistically, I shouldn't have survived. But I did. And when you've beaten odds like that, you see life differently. What matters becomes clearer. What doesn't fades away.
Today, I wear three hats:
As a poet, I explore the spaces between cultures, memory, and belonging. My debut pamphlet 'What We Say Is Home' (Broken Sleep Books) was endorsed by T.S. Eliot Prize winner Jacob Polley.
As an entrepreneur, I founded Dilli House, reimagining how we experience the senses. Unable to use alcohol after my accident, I have created a non-alcoholic fragrance that celebrate life's gentle moments.
As a consultant, I help microbrands build effective operational systems. Twenty years of scaling businesses taught me that success lies in the details—the small choices that create lasting impact.
The Path Here
Delhi beginnings
Born and raised, surrounded by the vibrancy of Indian culture
The turning point
February 2022 cycling accident
Recovery through poetry and sensory exploration
Corporate years
Engineering, MBA degrees
20+ years in operations, from startups to global enterprises
Led teams from 1 to 400 across continents
Today
Building Dilli House, consulting for microbrands, writing poetry
Working on Post-Traumatic-Growth
Living proof that resilience creates possibility
Creative awakening
MA in Writing Poetry from Newcastle University (2019)
Published poet exploring cultural identity