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2014


2013


The Kwippy Legacy: From Indian Innovation to Global Impact

As we conclude our retrospective journey through the Kwippy saga, viewed from the perspective of 2013, it’s time to delve into the final chapter of this exhilarating startup adventure. The year 2010 marked a pivotal moment in Kwippy’s history - a year that would see our homegrown Indian innovation capture international attention and ultimately lead to a successful exit.

Revolutionizing Social Media: The Birth and Rise of Kwippy

As I sit here in 2013, looking back on my entrepreneurial journey, one adventure stands out as particularly exhilarating and transformative - the creation and growth of Kwippy. From 2008 to 2010, Kwippy wasn’t just a startup; it was a revolution in the way people shared their thoughts online, bridging the gap between instant messaging and blogging in a way that had never been done before.

2012


Shaping the Future of Content Sharing: Early Days at SlideShare

In 2007-2008, fresh out of university, I had the extraordinary opportunity to join SlideShare as one of its first five software engineers. This experience thrust me into the heart of a startup that would go on to revolutionize how people share and access professional content online.

Revolutionizing Mobile Banking: Developing PHIRE at MPower Money with Python and Metaprogramming

In 2008-2009, as mobile technology was beginning to transform various industries, I had the opportunity to be part of a groundbreaking project at MPower Money in New Delhi, India. As a Software Engineer, I was instrumental in developing PHIRE, the world’s first mobile debit network that allowed users to perform banking transactions via SMS, leveraging the power of Python and advanced metaprogramming techniques.