Startup Stories
Engineering a Greener India
Waste materials like fly ash and slag are turned into sustainable infrastructure solutions by Techhub.
From Stage Freeze to Mic Drop
Mokshitha turned an on-stage meltdown at 8 into a teen-led public speaking startup.
Steam-A: Fixing What EV Giants Ignored
Steam-A tackles service anxiety, not just range.
The SUCCESS STATION Revolution: Where Passion, Purpose, and Persistence Meet
What started as a dream backed by family support and personal grit has grown into a sought-after leadership initiative. With franchise requests pouring in and a growing footprint, Binu’s SUCCESS STATION is poised to rewrite the rules of youth empowerment—without ever losing sight of its soul.
Gifted with Vision: Gaurav Bhagat’s Rise as a Global Gifting Trailblazer
Gaurav Bhagat didn’t just build a gifting company—he built a legacy. Consortium Gifts is now an international leader, blending tech, sustainability, and design to create impactful corporate gifting experiences for 300+ top clients across continents.
From Code to Clean Beauty: The Journey of Amanpreet Wraich and Muddy Water Cosmetics
After 14 years in tech, Amanpreet Wraich followed her passion for skincare and founded Muddy Water Cosmetics — a clean beauty brand rooted in science, nature, and transparency. Focused on healing, not hype, the brand blends modern dermatology with ancient plant wisdom to create effective, safe, and soulful skincare solutions for today’s conscious consumers.
Not Just Merch: How Merch Room Is Turning Thoughtful Gifting into a Brand Experience
Merch Room isn’t about mugs and t-shirts—it’s about emotion, design, and purpose. Founder Darab Mansoor Ali brings journalistic empathy and creative insight to deliver merchandise that connects, converts, and creates lasting impressions for brands of all sizes.
Caffeine, Code & Crazy Big Posters: The Accidental Ad Revolution Nobody Saw
With a Tokyo spark and a desi heart, Nikhil created an ad-tech lovechild that helps businesses match with the right billboard. Say goodbye to shady agents and hello to outdoor ad serenity with ThePosterBoy.
From Algorithms to Arranged Alliances: Meghna’s Maverick Move
Merging her software roots with social values, Meghna redefines arranged marriages for the digital age—bringing emotional intelligence to a data-driven world, one meaningful match at a time.
From Cinematic Sets to Startup Success
After leaving the glittering world of Netflix and Yash Raj Films, Jaivik Mistry didn’t slow down—he started a fire. With Kopper Flame Studio, he’s fusing strategy, storytelling, and tech to help brands grow organically and meaningfully. This is the story of grit, vision, and a new model of creative leadership.
India’s First-Gen Leaders Are Rising — One Voice at a Time
From small towns to global forums, ALIF is empowering India’s underserved youth with world-class leadership programs rooted in access, equity, and real-world outcomes