Dhanya Dhenu was launched by Rishikesh-based Hariom Nautiyal which is a food brand dealing with dairy products and pickles while empowering women.

Bamboo First, founded in 2023, is run by tribal women in Maharashtra. They sell bamboo products to reduce plastic use and empower tribal women, earning ₹27 lakhs in revenue.

Sanam Kapoor, quit his mediocre job to open La Pino'z, a pizzeria in Chandigarh. Competing with giants like Domino's, he grew La Pino'z to over 500 outlets by 2022, with global expansion on the cards.

Gavyam Gentech, an agri-tech firm based in Gujarat, was founded by Dipen Parmar and Tejas Vaghela, which aims to increase cattle breeding to boost milk production.

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.