Surya Kharbikar (@dipesh-kharbikar)

Surya Kharbikar

Personal Branding Expert, pausemedia

Ahmedabad

I'm the founder of pausemedia, a personal brand building company dedicated to helping busy entrepreneurs establish their authentic online presence without the stress of content creation. After seeing countless founders struggle to balance business growth with consistent, high-quality social media presence, I created a solution that handles the entire content journey from ideation to publication.

At pausemedia, we transform your expertise into professional-grade video content that builds visibility and credibility across platforms. Our team manages every step of the process, allowing you to focus on what you do best while still enjoying the benefits of a strong personal brand.

My mission is simple: help ambitious founders share their authentic voice with the world without sacrificing precious time. If you're ready to elevate your personal brand without the headaches of content creation, let's connect.

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