From $300 to Tech Disruptor: Meet Vishesh, the International Student Who Built a Thriving Tech Company

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Introduction

By: Daniel Magazu

What if you had nothing to lose and everything to gain? 

Meet Vishesh, the international student from India who arrived in the US with only $300 in his pocket but an unwavering ambition to make it big.

 In just a year and a half, Vishesh and his team at Techrupt Innovations have built a thriving tech company that works with over eight US startups and has an equity stake in each. Some of the most notable partnerships include Gameclass, LuvHut, and Prospertey.

How did they do it? By taking risks, leveraging their skills and connections, and believing that the Universe rewards those willing to do the work. 

Vishesh’s company, Techrupt Innovations, boasts a diverse talent pool that includes developers, designers, and AI engineers. By seeking out and leveraging these unique skill sets, Vishesh and his team have been able to stay ahead of the curve in the rapidly-evolving tech industry.

Furthermore, Vishesh's ability to connect with others and build relationships has been crucial to his success. This has allowed him to connect with people from all walks of life, from fellow entrepreneurs to potential investors. He is unafraid of rejection and approaches every opportunity with an open mind and a positive attitude. He is unafraid of rejection and approaches every opportunity with an open mind and a positive attitude.

Through his inspiring story, Vishesh shows us that anything is possible with determination and willingness to take chances. His journey inspires anyone who dreams of achieving great things, regardless of background or starting point. Get ready to be captivated by the roller coaster ride of Vishesh's journey to success.

Career in Entrepreneurship

By: Vishesh Gupta

How big will you dream if you know you can’t fail? Something that you fell so out of reach that you doubted that it could ever happen?

I know exactly how that feels.

I am an International student from India and came to the US with $300 in my pocket. I had nothing but big dreams and ambitions in my eyes.

In fact, this was the first time I was traveling in a plane and leaving my country. Today, in about a year and a half, we have built a Tech Company (Techrupt Innovations) that is building Tech for more than 8 US startups, and we have an equity stake in each of them. We have been working with companies from all sectors, including fintech, ed-tech, OTT, dating, and AI platforms. 

The best gift I got is having high risk-taking ability.

I think of myself as a poker player. I go all in.

It’s what excites me the most in life. Risk is love. Risk is life. Let me phrase it another way, what is there to lose?

Nothing. I had nothing to lose.

As they say, nothing is more dangerous than a desperate man with nothing to lose. I was a 19-year-old guy with little money in his pocket who came from land seven seas beyond. Actually, there was a little to lose and a heck lot to gain.

I went all in.

Connected with a lot of people, cold-emailed, and built connections. I had 0 fear of rejection and 0 shyness left. I had to do it. There wasn’t a choice. 

The day of glory: I met my co-founder (Ben Chrzanowski). I was sitting in the entrepreneurship club at UMass, and it was filled entirely; just one vacant seat was right beside me. Ben sat there and introduced himself. We instantly vibed and started talking.

We had two big common interests: VC Investments and Tech. It was 8:15. I met him, and we were still sitting in the bartlett hall(Entre Club room) until 12:30. We discussed everything from startups and innovation to raising funds and tech.

By then, we both knew we had to do something together. It’s one of the best feelings in life to meet someone as motivated to make money as you. We were able to see that in each other’s eyes.

We discussed Techrupt’s idea of building Tech for high-growth startups the same week, and within the second week of our company incorporation, we had our first deal.

That feeling of holding the first check in your hand. That’s the best feeling in the world. The first check was for $2000. That was a considerable amount of money for me at that time.

Right now, one of our startups is looking to raise $4M and $50M pre-money, and we are a 30 people team now. 26 employees and four founders. I have come a long way. 

Leverage 

Understanding Leverage remains the utmost crucial entrepreneurial skill. Understanding how to leverage people, time, and money can take you places.

Money is determined by three things: Unfair advantages, skill, and luck. At least, that's what I read from the book - the psychology of money. Continuing to acquire skills, for example, in our company, we have talent from all across domains, including backend and frontend developers to even game designers and AI engineers.

We kept expanding. Look around for your unfair advantages, and try spotting opportunities around that. There are tons of them; it’s about doing the work and giving your best. And luck, luck follows when you nail the first 2 ;)

Nature

You must have heard it before, but I’ll repeat it, the Universe is extremely rewarding. It’s absolutely and utterly giving. It follows and helps you achieve what you truly want.

You eat right, go to the gym, and sleep well - you’ll be in good shape. You spot opportunities, connect with people, and enjoy doing this - you’ll make good money.

It's simple.

No matter how big you think, if you are ready to work for it, you’ll get it. Nature follows you, observes you, and helps you reach there. It acts as a catalyst. Go get it.

It’s been a roller coaster ride, and I loved every minute. I was lucky to have a front seat and looking forward to more adventures. 

Learn more about TechRupt Innovations through the articles below:

https://www.inc91.com/techrupt-innovations-is-a-business-accelerator-that-helps-entrepreneurs-secure-funding-and-create-groundbreaking-technologies-that-might-one-day-be-worth-billions

https://www.marketwatch.com/press-release/techrupt-innovations-becomes-go-to-technology-enabler-2023-01-10

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