Q: What was your biggest early challenge?
Hiring the right team without overextending our burn rate. We kept a lean structure and clear ownership of key metrics.
Q: How did you build culture remotely?
We built shared rituals — Friday demos, customer stories, and open hiring calls — to maintain alignment and purpose.
Q: Any advice for founders in India?
Don’t chase valuation; chase validation. Stay close to your customers, and design for Bharat, not just metro India.