Courtesy of Simmy Dhillon
- Growing up, Simmy Dhillon watched his parents struggle in blue-collar jobs.
- During college, he started developing a meal delivery business with his brother.
- The brothers have since been able to fund their parents' lifestyles and retire them.
This as-told-to essay is based on a transcribed conversation with Simmy Dhillon, from London, about financially supporting his parents. Business Insider has verified their payments with documentation. The following has been edited for length and clarity.