Utpal Vaishnav - Founder @ Upsquare & House of Starts • Angel Investor + LP

Utpal Vaishnav

Founder @ Upsquare & House of Starts • Angel Investor + LP

Let's co-create a shared future!

I am the founder & CEO of Upsquare® Technologies, steering a 220+ strong team in creating Internet businesses.

My journey?

A multi-million dollar tech company exited in 2017 and acquired a $10M SaaS business in 2022.

On LinkedIn:

I share my journey under #DhandheKaFunda, focusing on mindset, leadership, and entrepreneurship.

I'm all about peer learning and shared growth.

Quick facts:

- Work → Self-taught software engineer, finance/business background; dropout.

- Sports → Martial Arts enthusiast (Wing-Chun), ex-national chess player.

- Travel → Digital semi-nomad, 44 countries (and counting).

- Mindset → Passion for boundary-pushing projects.

I can't wait to connect and learn from each one of you.

Let's connect and make something happen! ✌🏻

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Bold vision for Upsquare in 2025

Our goal is to increase revenue by USD 3M in 2025. We’ll achieve this by deliberately integrating Gen AI into our existing products.

We’re also growing a new digital transformation business powered by AI and Microsoft Dynamics 365.

To stay agile and impactful, we’re streamlining our team by 50%, reallocating resources to focus on what truly matters in the years ahead. Some call it Transforming Your Business With Gen AI.

Seizing the Opportunity

The way we work is changing. We’re moving from a “thinker-doer” approach to a “prompter-AI-doer” model, where AI handles tasks faster and smarter. Generative AI has become our partner in co-creation. By embedding it into our workflows, we’re reducing repetitive tasks and unlocking new creative opportunities. This shift is redefining how we create value and accelerating our progress.

Evolving as a Founder

2024 was a year of big lessons.

I realized that autonomy and money alone aren’t enough, even for the most talented people. To succeed, you need the right blend of three things: mindset, skillset, and drive.

In 2025, I’m focused on building these qualities in my team. When the people thrive, the business follows.
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