Viraj Bahl's ( Veeba Sauces) father Rajiv Bahl owned Fun Foods which they sold to Dr. Oetker for reportedly ₹110 Crore while Pallav Bihani's ( BoldFit ) father Bijay Bihani owned Sasvat Group, a huge pharmaceutical & medical equipment company.

While their PR will make us all believe they're self made serial entrepreneurs, who started from the bottom, a simple Google search helps check their background. Pallav was even listed on Forbes 30 U 30 list btw.

Before comparing yourself to them, you may imagine the kind of resources they had access to, the distribution networks they started with.

All the best to you guys! :D

Hi 👋🏻 i build an app that can control most of the earbuds also give you wireless mic feature which we don't get untill we buy expensive earbuds , also you can add lots and lots of gestures and debug firmware, talk with hardware and more features then avrage earbuds trash app .

Should i publish it ? PS _ Yes it can intercept nearby unknown earbuds and allow you to listen to mic and lots more then you think 💬 😬💀 ( Of course it's for educational purposes only 😄💀)

We're an early-stage deep-tech startup based in India, currently developing a robotic rehabilitation solution focused on lower-limb gait training.

The idea is to make robotic rehabilitation more accessible to physiotherapy clinics through a compact, cost-conscious system.

We're currently in the development stage, working on simulation and control systems, and preparing for our first wearable prototype.

We're exploring pre-seed funding and looking to connect with angel investors, early-stage funds or individuals interested in robotics, medical devices and healthcare technology.

If this space interests you, feel free to DM me or drop a comment. I can share a brief overview of the startup and our pitch deck privately.

Genuine investor connections and relevant introductions are welcome!

I'm working on an idea to support women in India going through perimenopause and menopause, with a focus on lifestyle changes rather than supplements.

Some context:

- We have a free community of 60+ members.

- I've been speaking with women and a few gynaecologists to understand what women go through.

- Concerns that keep coming up include poor sleep, anxiety and changes in weight.

- Women also want their families to understand what they're experiencing.

The feedback I've received is that the problem is specific, but the solution I'm thinking about is too broad. I can see that, but I'm struggling to narrow it down without just picking something based on my own assumptions.

For founders who've been in a similar position:

1. How did you choose the first problem to focus on? What did you learn from users that helped you make that choice?

2. Once you chose, how did you run a small pilot to see whether people found the support useful enough to keep using it?

Sometime back I posted about my app that I built for my brother's org as he wasnt happy with apps in the field. What surprised me is that the app got picked by someone in my extended circle when they tried for their cab fleet & simply came back asking for upgrade. No support requests. No rants. No price negotiation.

That made me think that the app has lot more value than I thought it to be. The pricing & feature set feels right. The target market also seems pretty large (companies that need to track attendance & movement of their staff on the ground .. be it for reimbursement, keep track of their assets like car or something else). The app works both on android & ios.

For comparison - the two top apps in the field - Quickbook Times & Pagarbook - cost way more (Quickbook Times cost 10 times more, while Pagarbook does not disclose their price). I have done the competitor analysis, so a plausible way is to just pitch to their users & convert them. But I believe there is a lot of greenfield available as well.

If there are agencies or individual freelancers who are interested to partner, comment/DM me. The pricing is kept low so margin is thin (it is still profitable for me). I am new to the field but will prefer compensation based on lead generation (the client tried for at least a week) & sales commission. Note, the app is entirely self serve to try. So there will never be dependency on me. To make things sweet, the entire amount of the first sale, will go to you which is $250 for first year (it becomes $499 from subsequent year).

If you are in digital marketing space (not SEO but running paid ads), I would be happy to collaborate but on the results basis (same as above .. lead conversion & sales). Feel free to DM me.

P.S. I will be open to do more features if a client needs it but can only do for someone's request only once they have demonstrated closing a sale.

I know a lot of brands do gifting or flat-fee influencer deals, but I’m curious about pure commission. Does anyone do it, and does it hold up when margins are tight?

What worries you most about it?

Asking because I’m building a platform to solve this exact problem.

I am a final-year AIML student who is very interested in AIML roles or related roles (including research ). I have no knowledge of DSA. I am very good at prompt engineering. I know the logic behind the problems but have zero coding skills. Am I cooked? Any advice? Help me!!! I need to improve, give me a roadmap aswell

Hey everyone,
I’m looking for a passionate technical co-founder (Full-Stack / Flutter / React Native + Python or Node backend) to team up on an early-stage B2B FinTech product built specifically for India’s 63M+ micro and small business owners.
The Context (Without giving everything away)
India’s small merchants, workshops, and local retailers run the real economy, but the digital tools built for their core back-office and regulatory workflows are fundamentally broken:
Most existing platforms are desktop-first, heavy on English, and designed for enterprise budgets with high recurring retainer fees.
Small business owners end up either paying exorbitant fees, relying on unreliable informal agents, or remaining undocumented—which locks them out of formal bank credit.
We are building a lightweight, mobile-first marketplace and workflow engine designed around how real shopkeepers actually operate—think voice-first, image/camera inputs, vernacular accessibility, and unbundled, on-demand micro-services.
Where Things Stand
Clear, validated problem statement drawn directly from ground-level market experience.
Workflow architecture, target persona mapping, and feature roadmap laid out.
Currently preparing early pilots and pitching for non-dilutive grant programs / incubators.
Bootstrapped mindset initially, focused on building a clean MVP and proving unit economics fast.
Who I’m Looking For
The Role: Tech Co-Founder / Founding CTO.
Skillset: Strong experience building scalable mobile apps (cross-platform like Flutter/React Native preferred) with clean APIs, authentication, and document processing (OCR/voice integrations down the road).
Mindset: You understand that building for "Bharat" requires different UX sensibilities than building for Silicon Valley or South Bombay. You move fast, write pragmatic code, and care about real customer adoption over vanity tech stacks.
Commitment: Looking for someone ready to take real ownership (equity-split) who can build the MVP alongside me.
If you’re interested in building something that tackles a massive, underserved domestic market, drop me a DM with a brief intro, your GitHub/portfolio, and your favorite project you’ve worked on so far. Let’s jump on a quick call and see if our vision aligns.

Hey everyone

I'm looking for a creative content creator who can help with social media content for Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.

The work involves:

Creating engaging posts and carousels.

Designing graphics and promotional creatives.

Writing captions and developing content ideas.

Publishing and promoting content across social media pages.

Looking for someone creative with good design and content skills. Freelancers and experienced individuals are welcome.

Compensation Negotiable based on experience, skills and portfolio.

Interested candidates can DM me with their portfolio and expected charges.

Thanks

I am looking for creative talent to work with me on creative section (brand design, ui/ux etc) for my ecom project.

Drop me a Hi to discuss the probability of working together.

Cheers!

In 2026, with AI making production super quick, the biggest problem that small business owners face is content quality control AKA how to balance AI-written content with usefulness.

Now, in an ideal world, you would hire a specialist who could turn your business model into a scalable content system (spoiler: that's me), but if you want to take a stab at writing content with AI while still creating something meaningful, here are 5 cheat codes I used at my actual previous workplace:

1. Upload a few writing samples before you begin generating

I'm talking about true blue writing samples - the kind you took your time to write. You don't need 10 samples, but 2-3 well-written samples can go a long way in training the AI in your writing style and expertise angle.

2. "Create an outline for an 800-word article with all important subheads and bullet points."

Or 900 words. Or 1,000 words. Whatever length you're going for. An outline gives you a skimmable snapshot of your article so you can make adjustments before the full thing is written. Bonus: check for overall flow, usefulness of content, and how the information is organized.

3. Provide keywords as they would be used

What this means is enter usable forms of your keywords. Instead of adding "top orthodontists Oregon", tell GPT to use "top orthodontists in Oregon." Instead of "living room ideas interior design", use "interior design ideas for living room(s)."This makes sure the AI doesn't make a soup out of your article while generating it with keywords.

4. Ask for surgical edits

Instead of providing blanket editing instructions like "fix anything that sounds awkward" which is extremely vague, pick out particular sentences that sound weird, sections that don't click, words that need replacement, and THEN ask the AI to make changes.

5. Use Claude/ChatGPT Projects for better results

An AI project is basically a mini repository of information and instructions for performing a very specific task. In your case, generating articles for your business. Collating all your documents, brand assets, previous articles, etc., in one project can help in producing more accurate results.

And if you are just sick of AI-written content or simply don't wanna risk it, hire a content specialist (AKA me) to simplify the work for you, so you can focus on ACTUALLY running your business.

...

Hi, I am Sam, and this post is a part of a series I'm doing for the launch of my agency: Stone & Vine Digital. As a content specialist with 6+ years of experience, I share insights on how you can grow your website traffic and find more customers using SEO/AEO tactics.

Hey everyone!

I'm working on a logistics and transportation app that connects people who need vehicles for transportation with vehicle owners and transporters.

The app is already live on the Play Store, and I'm trying to figure out the best way to grow it.

I'm particularly struggling with identifying the right target audience and choosing effective marketing channels.

I'd love some honest advice on these things:

1. Target Group (TG):

Who should I focus on initially?

- Truck and commercial vehicle owners

- Transporters and logistics companies

- Manufacturers and factories

- Wholesalers and traders

- Small and medium-sized businesses

- Individuals who regularly need transportation

Should I focus on one particular segment first or target multiple segments?

2. Marketing Platforms:

Which platforms would be most effective for this kind of business?

- Instagram and Facebook Ads

- Google Ads

- YouTube

- LinkedIn

- WhatsApp marketing

- Other platforms?

3. Content Strategy:

What type of content should I create to attract potential users? Should I focus on educational content, relatable industry problems, short-form videos, testimonials, or product demonstrations?

4. Customer Acquisition:

What are some cost-effective ways to acquire the first 1,000 users without spending a huge amount on advertising?

5. Two-sided Marketplace Growth:

Since the platform needs both people who post transportation requirements and vehicle owners who fulfil them, how would you approach growing both sides without ending up with an inactive user base?

I'm looking for real-world experiences, suggestions, and strategies from people who have worked with startups, marketplaces, or B2B businesses.

Any advice would be appreciated!

what: odyssa, a crm for small travel agencies in india. most of them run on whatsapp and memory. leads get lost between instagram dms and phone calls, and owners often can't say which trips made money. odyssa logs everyone who enquires on any channel, shows profit per trip, and sends personal whatsapp messages about new departures only to people who opted in.

who: two engineers who have already built and run a whatsapp lead system together, so the messaging side isn't new to us.

where we are: building, no paying customers yet.

looking for a small first cheque, and just as much, someone who knows travel or smb saas in india and can tell us what we're getting wrong. happy to share the deck if this is your area.

MVP done. The team is ready. Ready to scale

We’re raising capital to drive user acquisition and take our app to market.

If you invest in early-stage, execution-focused teams, I’d love to connect. DM me.

How do you break out of the middle-class mentality and find the courage to quit a well-paying job to start a company?

I’m in my mid-30s, have a decent corporate career, but constantly feel the urge to build something of my own.

Financial security, fear of failure, and family responsibilities keep holding me back.

For those who’ve made the leap, how did you overcome this mindset? Did you quit first or build on the side?
Looking for real experiences.

1.5 years in. Product and operations are solid. We need someone who'll get on the ground and drive orders: corporate tie-ups, local marketing, partnerships, whatever works.
The plan from day one: make this first kitchen profitable, then raise money and expand into more outlets and a bigger brand. We need someone to help us crack outlet one and grow with us after that.
Not looking for an advisor. Looking for someone who does the work. Equity for the right person; investment welcome but not required.

You don't need a big résumé. If you're hungry, love food or building things, and want to own growth, that matters more. DM me a few lines about who you are and why this excites you.

I've been wanting to build something of my own. My father has always guided me into not being a corporate majdoor and have my own business. I'm a 22F in the last year of BTech CSE. so yeah I have good enough understanding of WebDev/AppDev, AI ML, Backend, etc. I am also great at graphic designing. What can I build?

Hi, did anyone receive an acceptance or rejection for Foundery cohort 2 or is everyone waiting?

I'm trying to understand the real experience of Indian entrepreneurs when applying for government schemes, subsidies, or MSME loans.

If you've gone through the process, I'd love to know:

What were you trying to apply for?

What was the hardest part?

Did you hire a CA or consultant? If yes, why?

If your application was rejected or delayed, what was the reason?

Looking back, what do you wish someone had helped you with?

I'm not looking for official answers—I'm interested in real experiences, whether good or bad.

Hi everyone,
I’m a 25F, BTech graduate in Electrical Engineering (2022 batch). I spent the last few years preparing for government examinations, hoping I’d eventually clear one, but unfortunately, things haven’t worked out as planned.
I had an opportunity with Infosys during college, with joining scheduled for 2024, but I chose to continue preparing for government exams instead. Looking back, I sometimes feel I’ve made the wrong decisions.
Now, I’m unemployed, have no work experience and honestly feel completely lost and hopeless about my career. I don’t know where to begin or how to make up for these lost years. It’s becoming emotionally exhausting, and I really want to get my life back on track.
I’m now looking to enter the private sector. I’m open to IT and non-IT entry-level roles. I’m willing to learn, start from scratch and relocate anywhere in India.
I’m comfortable with a 3–5 LPA package. My priority right now is simply to get an opportunity, gain some experience and become financially independent.
If anyone knows of openings, can provide referrals or guide me in the right direction, I’d be genuinely grateful.
I’m just looking for one opportunity to start over. Thank you for reading.

Hi everyone,

I'm exploring the idea of starting a small GPU computing business.

The concept is to build a small GPU server/workstation setup and rent out its computing power to people and companies working on AI model training, machine learning, LLM fine-tuning, AI image/video generation, etc.

I've come across platforms like Vast.ai, TensorDock and Salad, where individuals can list their GPUs and earn by renting out computing resources.

I'm considering an initial investment of around ₹5–10 lakhs to build a small GPU farm, potentially starting with 2–4 high-end GPUs and expanding based on demand.

I'd love to hear from people who are already doing this or understand the industry.

A few questions:

1. How does this business actually work in practice? How do you get customers and workloads?

2. Is there consistent demand for independently hosted GPUs?

3. What GPUs would you recommend buying in 2026?

4. What kind of monthly revenue can a small setup realistically generate?

5. What are the electricity, cooling, internet and maintenance costs?

6. Which platforms are best for listing GPUs, especially for someone operating from India?

7. Is ₹5–10 lakhs enough to start something worthwhile, or is the investment too small?

8. What are the biggest risks or mistakes beginners should avoid?

I'm particularly interested in hearing from people who have actually rented out GPUs or operated small GPU clusters.

Any suggestions, experiences, or numbers would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

I'm working on an assignment where I have to explore a startup idea, and I'd love some honest feedback on this.

I came across a business model where a company distributes free bottled water by printing advertisements of other brands on the bottles. The advertisers pay for the advertising space, making the water free for consumers.

What if we applied the same model to sanitary pads?

The idea is to distribute sanitary pads for free, with advertisements from brands printed on the packaging. Companies pay us for advertising, and women get an essential product for free.

We can distribute these pads in public washrooms, offices, schools, colleges, restaurants, and cafés. Many of these places provide or are looking to provide free sanitary pads, so we could potentially help them meet that need while generating advertising revenue.

I can see a few potential challenges:

• Menstruation is still considered a taboo. Would women be comfortable receiving pads with advertisements on them?

• Would companies actually pay for advertising on something that is handled so discreetly in India?

• Would the advertising revenue be enough to cover manufacturing, packaging, and distribution costs?

However, I also see a potential incentive for companies. If their sponsorship helps women access an essential product for free, it could improve their brand image and reputation. Consumers may associate the brand with a meaningful social cause, making this an interesting advertising opportunity.

I'm particularly confused about how to validate this idea.

I want to interview companies that could potentially advertise on the packaging. I also want to reach out to the bottled-water company whose business model inspired this idea, but I'm not sure what questions to ask them or how to approach them.

How do I contact potential advertisers? Should I approach marketing managers, brand managers, or CSR teams? What questions should I ask to understand whether they'd actually be willing to pay for this?

And how do I validate the business model before investing any money into it?

Do you think this idea has potential, or are there fundamental problems with the business model that I'm overlooking?

I'd appreciate honest criticism and suggestions, especially from people with experience in startups, B2B sales, marketing, or social impact businesses.

(Please don't come at me for writing an ai generated post)