Hi
@ianetwork
I wanted to share our story with you personally.
On 15th August, when PM Modi spoke about India's need for digital sovereignty and building our own platforms, we were living in the UK. That speech genuinely inspired us and prompted us to ask a simple question: if we believe in this vision, why shouldn't we dedicate ourselves to building it?
That thought changed our lives.
My co-founders and I decided to move back to India, register our startup here, and start building
@Flexxtrum . Since day one, we have been completely bootstrapped. We are just a team of 3 people, and for the last 9 months, we have poured almost all of our savings, time, and energy into bringing this platform to life.
People often compare startups to traction numbers, but very few see what happens behind the scenes. Thousands of cold emails, hundreds of LinkedIn messages, countless rejections, sleepless nights, uncertainty, and the constant pressure of betting your future on an idea you deeply believe in.
Many investors tell us, "Come back when you have more traction." We understand that perspective. But sometimes I wish people could also see the commitment and execution behind the numbers. Building a social platform is one of the hardest things a startup can attempt. Companies like Meta had years, thousands of employees, and enormous resources. We managed to design, build, and launch our platform in just 9 months with a team of three.
Today, Flexxtrum is live, but the journey is still very difficult. We have very limited resources for growth and marketing. Yet our belief in the mission has never been stronger.
We didn't return to India to chase a trend. We came back because we genuinely believe India deserves globally relevant technology platforms built by Indian founders.
I just wanted to share our journey with you. Your work supporting founders has always inspired me, and I would be grateful for any thoughts, feedback, or guidance you may have.
Thank you for taking the time to read this.
Warm regards,
Yash More
Co-Founder, Flexxtrum