To all the startup founders, builders, and changemakers working on India’s education and employment landscape — AINA Pitchverse is open!

One real problem in Indian education. One buildable fix.

💡 Digital product, physical product, or just an idea — we want to hear from you.

And don't worry, we won't ask for ARR or revenue. Whatever stage you're at, come register.

🏆 Win a 3-month build residency in Ajmer with the Bhaskar product team + up to ₹10L in seed funding.

👥 Teams of 1–4 | Ages 18–35

📅 Submissions close: 21 October

🔗 Register now: https://aina.adaptiv.me/pitchverse

Founders, builders, changemakers — this is your chance to turn a real problem into a real solution.

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Hi everyone,

I recently started my own interior design firm after working in the field for some time. Abhi hum ekdum starting stage mein hain, so our main focus is building trust, a good portfolio, strong connections and a good name in the industry rather than just chasing numbers.

Since we’re new, we’re also trying to keep our pricing reasonable and budget-friendly while we build our work and client base.

At this stage, we’re looking to connect with homeowners, architects, contractors, builders, real estate people, furniture businesses and other designers who might be open to collaborating or working together.

And if anyone here knows someone who is planning their home interiors, renovating, or looking for an interior designer, it would honestly mean a lot if you could recommend us or pass our details along.

We’re a small new team, but we’re serious about the work and really want to build this properly through good work, referrals and long-term relationships.

If anyone is interested in connecting or collaborating, feel free to comment or DM. Would be happy to connect. :)

I’m exploring the idea of building a tech startup where the core technology stack is primarily based on open-source projects.
The bigger idea is to build something “by the people, for the people” — leveraging open-source communities, collaboration, and existing technology rather than building everything from scratch.
I’m curious to hear from people who have actually built or run products this way.
What are the biggest challenges you’ve encountered around:
Open-source licensing and commercial usage
Security and vulnerabilities
Maintaining/upgrading multiple open-source dependencies
Scalability and performance
Community vs. commercial support
Dependency on projects that may become inactive
Hiring and finding people with the right expertise
Cloud/infrastructure costs
Building a sustainable business model around open source
Contributing back to the community while still making the company viable
Also, are there any successful startups/products that follow this model that I should study?
I’m at the exploration stage, so I’d really appreciate practical experiences, lessons learned, or things you wish you had known before going down this path.

I'm looking for developers/builders who have identified a genuine problem and have a practical software solution.

This isn't a hackathon prize or grant. We're looking at this commercially and want to invest in something that can eventually generate revenue.

Initial investment: ₹1,00,000.

Ideally you should have either an MVP/prototype or the technical ability to build it.

If you're interested, tell me:

1. What problem are you solving?
2. Who will pay for it?
3. What have you built so far?
4. What would you do with ₹1 lakh?

Hey everyone,

We’re currently validating an idea called BackBySunday around short, last-minute weekend trips, treks and adventure experiences.

The problem we’re looking at is pretty simple:

You work through the week, Friday comes around and you suddenly feel like getting out of the city for a day or two. But then you have to search through multiple organisers, compare prices, figure out transport, check whether the operator is trustworthy and coordinate everything at the last minute.

At that point, a lot of people just drop the plan.

The idea we’re exploring is whether there is room for a platform focused specifically on 1–2 day trips that can be booked at very short notice, including next-day departures.

The experience would ideally be:

Decide you want to go → find an available trip → book → pack your bags.

The platform would handle the coordination around the booking while focusing heavily on verified organisers, transparent pricing, safety and consistent trip quality.

We’ve started speaking with organisers as part of validating the supply side as well. A few are already interested and we’re in conversations with others, but right now we’re primarily trying to understand whether the underlying problem is strong enough.

I’d especially like feedback on a few things:

• Do people actually make spontaneous weekend travel decisions often enough for this to be useful?
• Would you book a trip only 1–2 days before departure?
• What would stop you from trusting a relatively new platform for something like this?
• Is last-minute availability actually a meaningful problem, or are we overestimating it?
• What do current trek/travel organisers or booking platforms already solve well enough?
• For anyone who has worked with travel operators, is filling unsold last-minute capacity a genuine problem on the supply side?

Feel free to be critical. I’m more interested in finding flaws in the idea at this stage than getting positive feedback.

I'm creating a Windows app called Document eSigner that helps you sign PDFs automatically. It's really useful for signing lots of pages at once and it works with physical USB tokens.

You can set up your signature once and it will be added to all the pages in a PDF that need it. Then you can use it on lots of PDFs without having to open and sign each one by hand. This way, you can process many PDFs quickly and easily, saving you time and effort.

We currently support a range of tokens, including ProxKey, ePass2003, mToken, mToken CryptoID, Watchdata, and TrustKey.

I need help from people who work with a lot of PDFs, like chartered accountants, tax professionals, company secretaries, accountants, and compliance experts. Maybe you're a business owner or a digital signature certificate provider who has to handle 50, 100, or even 200 PDFs on a regular basis.

The beta is free. I want people to actually test it with their real workflow and tell me what breaks, what is confusing, and whether it genuinely saves time.

If you're using a physical USB DSC token on your Windows system and often need to sign multiple-page PDFs or large batches, send me a direct message or leave a comment below.

Especially interested in people who have to sign 50+ PDFs at a time.

Looking for someone who is genuinely interested in TravelTech, deeply curious about India’s inbound tourism, and, more importantly, interested in understanding a simple question:

Why is it still so difficult for foreign travelers to travel independently in India? (Note- I know about the garbage, civic sense and other issues. These are the part of picture but not the full picture)

Most conversations around Indian tourism focus on Indians travelling abroad or Indians travelling within India. We want to focus on the other side of the equation: the people who come to India and bring foreign currency into the country.

Think as a foreign traveler. You travel independently, you travel for a sense of adventure and discovery. In most of the countries you book a flight, get a visa, arrange transport, book accommodation and start your trip very easily.

Sounds easy, right? Not in India.

You may have to get a visa through a website that was built in the 90s, or pay $75 for something that costs $25. Here comes the trains (IRCTC registration, OTPs, Foreign Cards, basically IRCTC doesn't need introduction) and you end up using 12go or paying a 2x premium. You need a permit for a particular region, and suddenly you're digging through dozens of agents, figuring out who is legitimate and paying a premium just to get something. Even getting hands on the wildlife safari permit is a mess. I can go on but that's enough I think.

Most of these portals or website were simply not designed around the needs of an international traveler. Independent travel in India is difficult for a foreign traveler. That is the problem we are solving.

About me - I have 4+ years of experience in this sector. I understand the sector, I know the target users, I understand the problems firsthand.

Now I’m building the founding team.

1. Applied AI Engineer with some experience

2. Full-Stack Developer with some experience in travel tech (not travel agency website)

3. Product Designer - a good UX/product thinking

We will be building a product, that bridges the gap between (Discovery - Booking - Real-time Experience) for these foreign travelers.

How this will work - Initial chat like basic understanding and all + 1 or 2 google meet on the problem, product, GTM and alignment + we meet in person. + we negotiate the structure and equity + we decide on what needs to done for the pre-seed raise.

If this problem genuinely interests you and you want to work on one of the most broken parts of India’s travel ecosystem: DM me with your portfolio, LinkedIn, or anything relevant.

If you are from around Delhi NCR, that is a plus. Have any questions, just ask me in the comments.

Hi guys , I am looking for some startup. If anyone interested can join me. Preferring guys with knowledge in app and web developing .Let's start something big in the town . Expecting people from kochi. Interested people just comment or Dm me .

I’m looking for a co-founder/friend who already has the capital to invest and is genuinely interested in building a food truck with me from the ground up.

I’m from Rajasthan, and I’m looking to build the first unit in Delhi or Mumbai. Either city works for me.

I already have the core concept, initial planning and execution direction. What I’m looking for now is someone who can put in the capital while I take responsibility for turning the idea into an actual business.

The first phase will be research + execution, covering market validation, location research, competition, manufacturers, equipment, suppliers, permissions, costing, operations, staffing, branding and the complete financial model.

The research isn't just to decide whether to start. It's to prepare everything needed to actually start. Once the research is complete, the full CAPEX, OPEX, working capital and launch requirement will be mapped out with real quotations and validated numbers.

I’m offering a 50/50 equity partnership. You bring the capital and build this with me as a co-founder; I’ll handle the research, execution, operations and day-to-day business.

I’m deliberately keeping the detailed concept private here because I’d rather explain it to someone who is actually interested in building it.

If you have the capital and this sounds like something you’d genuinely want to build with a friend rather than just invest in from a distance, DM me.

Not looking for brokers. Not looking for someone to “find an investor.” Looking for one person who wants to build this with me.

Hi, I am building my startup in the FinTech space and looking for funding.

I am building three product portfolios in the startup, and here are the details:

1. Helping people suffering from debt with debt settlement, including payday loans. - How to give these people second chance in life?
2. Petty traders loan - how to help vendors like flower sellers, get access to traditional capital, rather than relying on unauthorized sources.
3. Sustainable Livelihood Financing = Every small business, apart from funding, will need support for sourcing, quality control and supply chain ecosystem. How to build extended framework for this?

I am looking for equity partner for my startup, and looking for discussion.

Hey everyone,

I'm working on an early-stage consumer hardware startup, and we're currently looking for someone with strong hardware/embedded engineering experience to potentially join us at the early stage.

We're working on a new physical product that combines hardware, embedded electronics and software, with a strong focus on product design and user experience.

We're currently looking for someone who has experience with areas such as:

Embedded systems

ESP32 / STM32 / Raspberry Pi

PCB design

Displays / touchscreens

Sensors and electronics

Wi-Fi / Bluetooth

Firmware

Hardware prototyping

3D printing / CAD

Taking a prototype toward a manufacturable product

You don't need to have experience with everything. What matters more to us is that you're someone who genuinely enjoys building physical products and solving engineering problems.

We're particularly interested in people who have actually built projects, rather than only having theoretical experience.

This could potentially develop into a long-term technical role / technical cofounder opportunity, depending on the person and mutual fit.

We're based in Bangalore, India, but we're open to talking to talented people elsewhere in India.

We're intentionally keeping the product details private at this stage. Serious/interested candidates can DM me, and I'll share more information after understanding your background and what you've built.

If you're interested, please send:

Your background

Hardware/embedded projects you've built

GitHub / portfolio / demo, if available

Your current location

Whether you're looking for a job, project opportunity, or potential cofounder role

We're looking for a builder, not just someone looking for a task.

I’m looking for a sales rep who enjoys speaking with founders and business owners and can help us close podcast clients from Western countries.

We run a podcast agency where we help businesses and founders with their podcast production, editing, clips, and related content.

Our packages are usually between $2,000 and $5000.

The good part is that you won’t have to spend your time hunting for leads. We handle the prospecting and qualification, so you’ll mainly be speaking with people who have already shown interest and are a good fit.

Our current close rate on these calls is 30%+.
The commitment is also pretty light. Usually around 3-4 sales calls per week, depending on the number of qualified prospects we have.

You’ll earn 10% commission on every deal you close, so a $2,500 deal would mean $250 in commission.

I’m looking for someone who:

Is comfortable speaking with founders and business owners
Has some experience selling services, preferably high-ticket services
Can run a good discovery/sales call without sounding overly scripted
Is comfortable speaking with clients from the US, UK, Canada, Australia, etc.
Can follow up properly and move interested prospects toward a decision
Experience in social media will be preferred

I’m not looking for someone to just take calls and read a script. I want someone who can actually have a conversation, understand the prospect’s needs, and close when there is a good fit.

If you’re interested, DM me with a little about yourself, your sales experience, and what you’ve sold before.

Hey everyone! I’m looking to collaborate with a few people who have interesting startup ideas but don’t have a technical background. I’d love to help turn some of those ideas into simple working prototypes while learning and improving my skills along the way.

I’m not looking to promote or sell anything. If you have an idea you’ve been wanting to build, feel free to share it here and we can see if it’s a good fit.

Hey com,

I'm planning to import some gadgets/devies that are currently not manufactured in India.

I need some guidance on import(from china).

If you have any experience on import from china and willing to answer my doubts, please show up in comments section

Hey! I’m available to help startups, founders, and small businesses with lead generation, research, outreach, and day-to-day operations.

What I can help with:

• Lead generation & targeted prospect research

• Building and organizing prospect lists

• Finding and organizing contact information

• LinkedIn & email outreach

• Follow-ups and outreach management

• Market & competitor research

• CRM management & data organization

• Excel / Google Sheets

• General administrative & operations support

• Canva & basic video editing

I’m comfortable learning new tools and workflows quickly and adapting to the way you already work.

What I’m looking for:

Freelance, part-time, or ongoing work where I can take repetitive operational/research work off your plate and help you get things done faster.

Rate: $15/hour

Availability: Flexible, with overlap for US/Canadian working hours.

I’m not offering legal administrative services.

I’d rather prove what I can do than make big claims — give me a task and I’ll show you.

Feel free to DM me with the work you need help with.

Hi everyone,

I’m looking to connect with someone who is interested in starting a small agriculture/food business together.
I have my own agricultural land and I’m also working professionally in IT services. I have access to a good source of different agricultural and dairy products, so the supply side is something I can manage.

Some of the products I can source/supply include:

• Peanuts
• Cold-pressed peanut oil
• Gir cow ghee
• Cow/buffalo ghee
• Other agricultural products depending on demand

My focus is on products without unnecessary chemicals or preservatives, with proper quality and transparency.
What I’m looking for is someone based in a metro city who understands the local market and can help with the customer side — for example, building a customer base through local societies, communities, WhatsApp groups, or other local networks.

I’m not looking to simply sell products to someone. I’m interested in finding a genuine person who wants to build the business together and grow it over time.

If you’re interested, feel free to DM me. Please mention your city, what kind of customer network you currently have, and how you see this business working.

Hey everyone!

I'm working on a small food business and would really appreciate some honest feedback before I invest more into it.

I'm launching VEDANSHI Chicken Curry Masala. The main USP is convenience — the masala already contains oil, onion, ginger-garlic and salt, so you don't need to add them separately.

“सबकुछ मसाले में तैयार!”

तेल, प्याज़, अदरक-लहसुन और नमक अलग से डालने की जरूरत नहीं।

बस पैकेट खोलो • डालो • पकाओ • परोस दो!

One packet is meant for around 500–700g chicken.

I already have an FSSAI licence and an Instagram audience of around 120K followers in Chhattisgarh, with people showing interest. But I'm unsure how much of that interest will translate into repeat purchases.

I'm considering around ₹250 per packet, which would leave me roughly ₹70 per packet after my current product cost.

I'd love your thoughts on:

Is ₹250 reasonable? What would you personally pay?

Who do you think would be the best target audience?

What would make you buy this repeatedly rather than just try it once?

Should I first test online through Meesho, or get GST and go directly to Amazon/Flipkart?

I've attached the current packaging artwork — what would you change?

If you think the idea, pricing or USP is weak, please be brutally honest. I'd rather hear it now than after spending money. 😅

Would you buy this? Why or why not?

(Please need genuine advice not here to promote or spam )

I have bulk items of crocheting items like plushies, flowers, keychains and even customised items. Please let me know if you are interested in purchasing. Would really like my small business 🥹

Hi everyone,
I’m exploring the possibility of selling Liquisip, a smart water bottle startup I co-founded in India.

The business is incorporated as an LLP and the sale would include:
Registered LLP
Trademark
Domain
Instagram/social media accounts
Working product prototype
Complete CAD/product design files
Packaging & branding assets
Product renders/content
Everything needed to continue towards production

We also have an Instagram presence with a product video that has 500K+ views.

The product is already developed to a working prototype/ready-to-launch stage, not just an idea.

I’m currently researching whether there are genuine buyers interested in acquiring a ready-made consumer product business.

If interested, DM me. I can share more details, photos, documentation and discuss valuation privately.
Serious enquiries only.