Rakshit Monga, the founder of Gogato, initially lived his life mirroring the character Siddhartha from Hermann Hesse's novel during his college years and early professional career in digital marketing. During this period, he viewed the choice between being an entrepreneur and working a traditional job as simply a matter of lifestyle. His approach shifted dramatically when a former boss introduced him to Vipassana meditation, leading Monga to transition into what he describes as the "life of Buddha". This profound personal transformation rooted his mindset in core principles of truth, discipline, ethics, values, and trust.
These foundational values directly shape the mission and operations of Gogato. Guided by a disciplined and determined mind, Gogato focuses heavily on customer needs, aiming to sell sporting goods directly sourced from vendors at the lowest possible prices. Reflecting this dedication to service and trust, Monga even launched a special service section on the Gogato website to personally address and fulfill whatever specific sports equipment his customers request.