SURAJ BHAN - Founder, MentorSetu.ai | Building India’s First Mentorship + Client Work Hybrid Platform | Josh Talks Speaker | Ex-Software Developer

SURAJ BHAN

Founder, MentorSetu.ai | Building India’s First Mentorship + Client Work Hybrid Platform | Josh Talks Speaker | Ex-Software Developer
  • Noida, India

Hi, I'm Suraj, a software engineer turned aspiring EdTech entrepreneur and a proud graduate of NIT Allahabad.

After completing my B.Tech from one of India’s top engineering colleges, I began my career as a software developer. While I gained strong technical experience, I always felt a deeper calling — to build something of my own that could solve real problems faced by students across India.

Recently, I made the bold decision to leave my software job and fully dedicate myself to building an EdTech startup. My mission is to make practical, high-quality learning accessible to students in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, especially those who don’t have access to expensive coaching or resources.

My journey was also featured on Josh Talks, where I shared my story of taking risks, overcoming doubts, and following my passion. That experience gave me confidence and clarity, and now I’m exploring podcasting and content creation as mediums to spread knowledge, inspire others, and build a personal brand.

Currently, I’m in the ideation and research phase of my startup. I’m attending events, meeting like-minded founders, and learning from real startup journeys to better understand the ecosystem.

I believe that with the right intent, storytelling, and technology, we can make education more inclusive and impactful. If you're building something meaningful or passionate about solving real problems in India — I’d love to connect!

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