“I am in,” said Shashank Kumar, co-founder of Razorpay, leaning back on his chair. I hadn’t completed my pitch, but Shashank’s mind was made up. There wasn't much to say, so I pocketed my iPhone, stood up, thanked him, and left. He had just agreed to sign a not-insignificant cheque for our efforts. The post Pay it FWD: The unassuming generosity of Shashank Kumar appeared first on SaaSBoomi.| SaaSBoomi
Her Twitter persona was fierce, fearless, and formidable. She pulled no punches. I had found a line to connect with her. But I wasn’t convinced. I wanted to know more. So, I reached further into the ecosystem. The post Pay it FWD: The legend of Ashwini Asokan appeared first on SaaSBoomi.| SaaSBoomi
I’ve been bumping into Vivek since 2016 at conferences and social gatherings. Our conversations were trivial and superficial. Until it all changed in 2018, Vivek, ever the gentleman, would smile politely most of the time, but he seemed visibly upset. The post Pay it FWD: Vivek Khandelwal, the quiet community builder appeared first on SaaSBoomi.| SaaSBoomi
Before I move on, I want to introduce you to Mayank, founder of EPYC and one of the brightest minds I’ve met. Deeply rooted in the open-source and no-code world, Mayank brings a rare mix of hustle, heart, and humility.| SaaSBoomi
Kalyan holds himself differently from the other founders associated with our community. Despite being among the most intelligent people I've encountered, he never tries to grab the limelight or show off. Instead, he approaches every conversation with genuine curiosity, asking "What do you do?" with the kind of empathy that's counterintuitive in today’s world.| SaaSBoomi
