What began as a rejection has now become a success story for 24-year-old entrepreneur Ujjwal Nargotra, who says he built a ₹1 crore business in just four months after quitting his job.
Like many young founders, Nargotra had hoped to secure investment for his startup. He approached popular YouTuber and investor Tanmay Bhat, expecting financial backing. Instead, he received something else, advice that would change his path.
Rather than investing, Bhat reportedly told him to focus on building an audience through content creation. The message was simple: in today’s digital world, visibility can be as valuable as funding.
Nargotra took that advice seriously. He began sharing his journey online, posting regularly about startup life, lessons, struggles and business growth. Slowly, people started paying attention. In a short time, he says his social media following grew rapidly, helping him connect with thousands of potential users.
That online attention soon translated into business growth. His startup, LinkPlease, is a platform designed to help content creators manage messages, audience engagement and growth more efficiently. Many creators struggle to respond to followers and handle communication at scale, and the startup aimed to solve that problem.
Instead of chasing investors again, Nargotra focused on users. He offered free access to early creators, listened to their feedback and improved the product based on real needs. As word spread, more creators joined the platform.
Within four months, he claims the company crossed ₹1 crore in revenue, a milestone many startups take years to achieve.
His story has resonated widely online, especially among young entrepreneurs. Many see it as proof that rejection does not always close doors. Sometimes it redirects people toward better opportunities.
Nargotra’s journey also reflects a changing startup culture, where founders are no longer relying only on investors or large marketing budgets. Social media, personal branding and community building are becoming powerful tools for growth.
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