When AI finally pays the bills: Zoca’s $6M bet on the world’s invisible economy
Part of the Advantage India series: How Indian founders are building global AI solutions for underserved markets While Silicon Valley debates the metaphysics of AGI (artificial general intelligence), a Bangalore-founded startup has built something more practical: AI that actually makes money for small businesses worldwide. Zoca just raised $6 million to deploy AI agents across […]
Pay it FWD: The relentless optimism of Raj Sheth
“There is nothing he believes in more than India and her founders.” Raj Sheth’s journey has been one of relentless optimism, quiet generosity, and unwavering belief in India’s startup community, always giving, always returning, always paying it forward.
A room with clear windows and open hearts
Just two months into my role at SaaSBoomi, I found myself not only saying yes to my first team offsite, but genuinely excited for it. From heartfelt letters to jungle safaris, what unfolded in Kabini was more than bonding; it was belonging. In a team where kindness is culture and remote never feels distant, I knew I had found my place.
What Shekhar Kirani helped us see differently as a team
A few days ago, we had one of those rare pauses – an internal team session with Shekhar Kirani (Partner at Accel) that had us looking at our work through a new lens. And personally, it felt like someone had gently nudged me out of my comfort zone and asked: How am I really showing up in this role?
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