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In 2010, inside a modest 10×10 space, equipped with only an old computer and ₹5000, Manoj Dhanda ☁️ planted the first seed of what would eventually evolve into India’s sovereign cloud. He launched #Microhost with one clear goal: To make hosting simple, affordable, and truly accessible for Indian users. But as India surged ahead digitally, Manoj noticed a deeper vulnerability - our country’s backbone was resting on foreign cloud infrastructure. Hidden pricing. High dependency. Vendor lock-in. Businesses in Bharat were forced to operate within systems designed abroad. So in 2023, Microhost transformed into Utho (meaning Rise Up) - and rise it has. 🚀 Today, Utho stands as a ₹250 Cr cloud powerhouse, serving 22,000+ users and 3,500+ enterprises, building India’s first sovereign hyperscale cloud, where data stays in #Bharat, backed by transparent pricing and local engineering strength. While #AWS, #Azure, and #GCP dominate global conversations, #Utho is quietly creating India’s digital self-reliance. Because the battles of the future won’t involve borders - they will revolve around data, cybersecurity, and infrastructure. And this time, Bharat is ready. Utho is not merely a cloud company - it is India’s digital sovereignty mission. #Utho #ManojDhanda #DataSovereignty #CloudInfrastructure #DigitalIndependence #Bootstrapped #MakeInIndia #TechLeadership #SovereignCloud #IndianInnovation

The ultimate founder story: Turning repeated job rejections into a nationwide workforce empire! 🤯 Meet #NeerajTiwari, Founder & CEO of HiTech Human Capital India Ltd. (HHCIL). In 2012, after facing countless "We'll call you" rejections, Neeraj refused to wait for a job. He started his own company with just ₹50,000 capital and a team of 10. Today, HHCIL operates across 12 states, employs over 4,000 personnel, and has diversified into facility management, cash solutions, payroll, and corporate risk management. His dedication to quality services and his focus on formalizing the security and facility management sectors are the blueprint for his success. This journey is a masterclass in resilience and creating value where you found none for yourself. If frustration is knocking at your door, read how Neeraj Tiwari converted it into a mission to create opportunities for thousands. Read the full, inspiring story on Startup Story! 👇 ➡️ Full Story Link: https://lnkd.in/grvTYt5f #Entrepreneurship #JobMarket #WorkforceSolutions #HHCIL #NeerajTiwari #StartupStory #IndianBusiness #Resilience #HumanCapital

The ATS Built for India: PeopleZep’s AI Platform Sets a New Standard Most ATS tools in the market are built for large enterprises - but PeopleZep is built specifically for India’s mid-sized and scaling companies, a segment that often struggles with tools that are too complex or too expensive. Led by founder Ashish Khare, PeopleZep’s new AI-powered ATS makes advanced automation accessible to teams with limited HR bandwidth. From automated JD creation to candidate ranking, real-time reporting, and simplified onboarding - the platform offers a complete end-to-end hiring ecosystem. With companies reporting up to 70% faster hiring cycles, this launch signals a new era where technology and human judgment work hand-in-hand to accelerate business growth. Harsh Srivastava Read the full write-up: 👉 https://lnkd.in/gh33mHqK

🌟 MiHeSo Mind Health Soul is rewriting India’s breakfast story - and its founder is leading the charge. MiHeSo has secured ₹1.35 crore on #ZTV’s Ideabaaz, a major milestone driven by the vision of its founder, Dr. Anveshika Singhal. Her mission is clear: bring clean, honest, and science-backed breakfast options to Indian households that struggle with time, nutrition, and trust. What makes this journey even more powerful is the belief shown by the panel of investors. The round saw participation from three marquee operator-investors - Arjun Vaidya, Jimmy Mistry, and Priyanka Salot - all resonating with MiHeSo’s commitment to clean-label formulations and a taste-first approach to wellness. This funding is set to accelerate #MiHeSo’s product innovation, strengthen its supply chain, and expand its reach across India - helping more families start their mornings right. Read the full story here 👇 https://lnkd.in/ggbZn-Nq #FounderSpotlight #MiHeSo #WomenEntrepreneurs #CleanLabel #NutritionInnovation #FundingNews #Ideabaaz #IndianStartups #HealthyLiving #D2C #FoodTech

Healthcare delivery just got a major upgrade! 🚀 DocPharma has launched India’s fastest 30-minute delivery network for D2C wellness & health brands — now live across Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore. Fast. Trusted. Compliant. 💊 Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/gTVaYQVd

What does a 3× Forbes honouree Chief of Staff do differently? At Conversive (formerly SMS-Magic), that answer shows up in the form of Megha Singh Nandiwal - a leader who transforms organizations not from the front of the room, but from the engine room of strategy and execution. Megha represents the new blueprint of the Chief of Staff role: part strategist, part operator, part culture architect - and 100% force multiplier. Her approach is rooted in clarity, courage, and challenge. Her leadership mantra? “A Chief of Staff’s job isn’t to support - it’s to enable.” Today, she drives alignment, momentum, and execution across Conversive, ensuring leaders can innovate fearlessly while the organization moves in rhythm behind them. Quiet influence. Deep impact. Modern leadership redefined. This is what leading from behind truly looks like. Read Megha’s full inspiring story here: https://lnkd.in/gaBvjmqp #Leadership #ChiefOfStaff #Conversive #ForbesHonouree #OperationalExcellence #Strategy #CultureBuilding #WomenInTech #ModernLeadership #StartupStory #TechIndia

Proud to see India’s Tier-3 city innovation thrive! Saveit, founded by Vindhyawashini Srivastava with CTO Gurinder Singh and CFO CA. Nitesh Kumar Srivastava driving execution, just secured official seed funding approval from the UP government. Their hybrid gifting and payment platform, built on patented technology, promises secure and friendly digital transactions for Bharat. Explore the story here: https://lnkd.in/g9p48Ppg

WeClinic™ Homeopathy is setting ambitious goals - targeting ₹100 crore in revenue within the next three years! 🚀 With a strong focus on regional language expansion and accessible healthcare, founders Alok Katiyar and Dr. Deeksha Katiyar are driving the brand’s growth through technology and patient-first innovation. 🌿💻 A bold step forward for holistic healthcare in India. Read the full story here 👇 https://lnkd.in/giJ5U3ch #WeClinic #HealthcareInnovation #Homeopathy #StartupStory #Founders #IndianStartups #Healthcare #Entrepreneurship #DigitalHealth #GrowthStory

MoEngage, founded by Raviteja Dodda and Yashwanth Kumar, has raised $100 million in its Series F funding round, led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives with participation from A91 Partners. The Bengaluru-based customer engagement platform plans to use the fresh capital to accelerate its global expansion and strengthen AI-driven growth solutions for brands worldwide. Read the full story on Startup Story Media: https://lnkd.in/gPZdKbRZ #StartupStoryMedia #MoEngage #AI #SeriesFFunding #SaaS #CustomerEngagement #FundingNews #IndianStartups #Innovation #TechNews #Entrepreneurship #GlobalExpansion

🇮🇳 Major boost for India’s innovation landscape! Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the ₹1 lakh crore Research, Development & Innovation (RDI) Fund, aimed at driving private sector investment in research, technology, and innovation. The initiative focuses on accelerating #deep-tech, #AI, #cleanenergy, and #strategicresearch, strengthening India’s goal of becoming a global hub for innovation and advanced manufacturing. Read the full story on Startup Story Media: https://lnkd.in/gQzxhkTf #StartupStoryMedia #Innovation #ResearchAndDevelopment #RDI #PMModi #DeepTech #AI #CleanEnergy #MakeInIndia #AtmanirbharBharat #TechInnovation #IndianStartups #FundingNews