Pratik Gangwal

Bruh, listen up about Pratik Gangwal-this guy’s the real deal in the startup world. So, he’s a YC W24 founder, which already means he’s crushing it. But here’s the story behind him. Pratik’s been around tech and business for a minute. He kicked things off with an engineering degree from BITS Pilani back in 2011-2015, then went straight into an MBA at IIM Calcutta-so he’s got the brains and the hustle.

Before jumping into Wuri, he spent about five years in consulting-learning how big biz runs, understanding what makes companies tick. But what’s really cool is how he jumped from that into startups. He’s all about creating stuff that’s fresh and meaningful.

So, here’s the scoop on Wuri-Pratik co-founded this wild app with his buddy Akshay Ashok Megharaj. These two have been tight for over 12 years, which is kinda rare in startup land. Last year, they spent almost a year just vibing with visual stories, trying to figure out how to make reading more chill and engaging. Then, boom-Wuri was born. It’s an app that turns text stories into visual novels using AI, giving fiction fans a whole new way to experience their favorite stories. Basically, they took something classic-reading-and made it super modern and interactive.

And get this-Y Combinator backed them. That’s a huge vote of confidence. It shows they’re onto something big. Wuri is all about blending tech and storytelling, making reading less boring and more immersive.

What does all this say about Pratik? Dude’s super motivated, knows how to connect dots-tech, storytelling, user experience. His process proves he’s not just about tossing out ideas; he’s about building real shit that changes how people consume stories. His background in engineering and consulting gave him the tools, but his real passion? Making immersive, fun experiences for users.

So yeah, Pratik’s not just another founder-he’s the guy who’s pushing the boundaries of how we interact with stories, backed by the best, and with a decade of hustle behind him. No Cap, he’s one to watch.