From a Small Village to a Bigger Vision – My Story | By Tousif Akram

I’m writing this page because I often get asked by strangers, What’s your story? And honestly, I never thought I had one — until I looked back.

I was just a simple boy, born in a small village in Bihar, with a small dream and very few resources. Like many others, I grew up thinking life was just about survival — eat, study, get a job. I had no idea that I could be someone who creates something impactful, or inspire others beyond my surroundings.

I was good at Math and Science, but poor in English — not because I lacked intelligence, but because I never got the chance to speak with anyone outside my Hindi-speaking circle. For a long time, I felt like a bright mind stuck inside a cage, unsure of what I could become.

Everything changed the day I stepped out of my comfort zone — not too far, but far enough to see the world differently.

I visited a place you’ve likely heard of — not just famous in India, but across the world. A spiritual magnet that welcomes millions of travelers every year, from every corner of the globe.

Yes — I’m talking about Bodh Gaya.

A place of enlightenment, where Lord Gautam Buddha meditated under the Bodhi Tree and found his purpose. And strangely enough, I found a spark of my own purpose there too.

I started talking to travelers — strangers from different cultures, speaking different languages. They didn’t judge me for my accent. They didn’t care about my grammar. Furthermore, they just listened. They shared. They smiled. And they made me feel seen.

That’s when I realized: I was not born to just survive. I was born to build. To serve. To give myself a new identity — and help others do the same.

Since then, I’ve made it my mission to help global entrepreneurs build businesses — regardless of where they come from, or whether they speak English fluently. Today, I run FormLLC.us, helping non‑U.S. residents launch and manage U.S. companies. But this journey started not with business… it started with self-belief.

I’m still learning. I’m still growing. But if you’ve read this far, maybe you’re like me — a dreamer from somewhere quiet, with a voice waiting to be heard.

Keep exploring. Talk to strangers. Go to new places. And most importantly: Don’t just survive. Create. Lead. Inspire.

Because the world is waiting for you to realize — you’re a gift.

Tousif Akram
Founder | Dreamer | Doer