In India, several founders have turned their stories of dropping out of formal education into inspiring tales of success and innovation. Here are five such individuals whose journeys from dropouts to disruptors serve as powerful motivators.
Dropon Delivery, an eco-friendly logi-tech startup, was launched in September 2023 by four friends: Prashant Jaiswal, Aalap Pandya, Mit Pandya, and Jui Pandya in Gujarat.
BioReform, launched in 2022 by Mohammed Azhar Mohiuddin, manufactures 100% eco-friendly, biodegradable & compostable bags which completely biodegrade in less than 180 days.
Trucknetic, founded by Arham Pratap Jain in 2019 in Delhi, is India's first truck booking platform. It aims to reduce logistics costs in India by half, achieve net zero emissions, and dominate the $300+ billion sector.
Fracspace, a Hyderabad-based prop-tech company, was launched in 2022 by Unnath Reddy. The company aims to provide real estate investment opportunities for middle-class families, focusing on affordability and reliability.
Uni Seoul was launched by Gaurav Karmani and Mohit Khurana in 2023. It is a quirky and affordable Korean Inspired lifestyle brand headquartered in Pune.
Kanishka Patel and Raj Shah founded WeHear in 2017, specializing in manufacturing and selling affordable bone conduction technology hearing aid products.