ASHUTOSH SINGLA

Yo, so you gotta hear about Ashutosh Singla. This dude is the real deal, straight up. Basically, he’s a YC S20 alum, which is no joke, that’s the kind of badge that says, “Yeah, I’ve got what it takes.” But what’s crazy is his process to get there.

He kicked things off at IIIT Hyderabad, where he met his co-founder Sonakshi Nathani, like, these two just clicked and decided to jump into startup land together. Ashutosh has always been obsessed with programming and tech, like burning passion level. He’s worked at some big names before: Square, Zenefits, HackerRank, and even got some experience during Google Summer of Code. All of that? Just sharpening his skills, figuring out how to solve real problems with tech.

But the big move was Bikayi. He co-founded it, and it’s a B2B startup that helps businesses sell online, super relevant in today’s commerce world. They bootstrapped for a while, proving their grit, then raised $2 million from YC and other investors like Mantis Ventures. That’s a big win, showing they crushed it and that investors see serious possible.

What’s wild is how Ashutosh’s story shows what it really means to start something. The guy’s been grinding, learning from some of the best companies out there, then jumped into the deep end with Bikayi. It’s all about leveraging tech to solve real problems, building something from scratch, and not being afraid to take risks. That’s the core, passion for programming, a relentless drive to make shit happen, and the guts to turn ideas into something tangible.

Honestly, he’s the kind of guy who proves that if you love what you do and stay persistent, you can build something that really matters. No Cap. That’s why Ashutosh Singla isn’t just another founder, he’s a straight-up example of what’s possible when you’re all in.