Mathura,

April 10 (HS): In India's rapidly growing tech ecosystem, emerging from small

towns and building a global presence seems to be a new trend. AppSquadz,

founded by Chandrakant Agarwal and Priyanka Agarwal of Mathura, has emerged as

a key player in this effort. This story began not with large investments or

resources, but with a clear vision and strong determination. The company was

founded in 2014 from a small, rented room in Noida, where Chandrakant and

Priyanka handled every responsibility from development to operations. Resources

may have been limited, but their passion for learning and determination to grow

took them from nothing to building a Rs. 500 crore company, AppSquadz.

Chandrakant's

story makes this journey even more special. Coming from a modest middle-class

family, Chandrakant began working in his father's printing press at a very

young age. It was there that he learned the values of hard work, discipline,

and responsibility. From childhood, he possessed a unique energy and a passion

to achieve something big. His interest in technology led him from Mathura to

Kota, where he passed the UPTU exam and chose the path of engineering.

Financial

difficulties continued to plague this journey, but he never let them become his

weakness. During college, he supported himself by tutoring children. This

period further strengthened his personality, where he forged a path of

self-reliance and struggle. He did get a job after graduating from engineering,

but his heart always remained focused on achieving something bigger. He clearly

believed, Taking risks without money may feel like failure, but I have

the courage to face that failure. With this thought in mind, he decided

to quit his job and take steps towards turning his dream into a startup.

Priyanka

Agarwal's support proved to be his greatest strength during this journey. She

not only served as a co-founder, but also stood by Chandrakant through every

difficult decision. She believed in his vision and decided to take risks

together. They resolved to face every uncertainty together and turn their dream

into reality. The early days weren't easy. Starting from a small rented

apartment, he handled every responsibility from cleaning to operations

himself—believing that no task is too small for a true entrepreneur, and this

passion became the foundation of his success.

The

company's biggest challenge in its early stages was building a strong team.

Despite limited resources and recognition, the duo, through their clear vision

and strong leadership, brought together people who understood the company's

purpose and wanted to join it, not just for the sake of it.

The

company began its journey with gaming app development, but strategically

shifted its direction over time, understanding changing technologies, new

trends, and industry challenges. Based on market research and experience, the

company ventured into mobile app and website development. Its entry into cloud

services just before the COVID-19 pandemic proved a turning point for the

company. It gradually expanded its services to areas such as cloud services,

DevOps, Artificial Intelligence (AI), UI/UX, and IT consulting. Becoming a

consulting partner with Amazon Web Services catapulted the company's growth,

while being empanelled for the Indian government's Indian AI Mission

further strengthened its credibility. This sustained growth and visionary

strategy has led to the company receiving numerous awards, including the 2023

AWS Consulting Partner of the Year award.

Today,

AppSquadz has served over 1,200 clients, established a presence in over 30

countries, and continues to grow with a team of over 400 professionals. The

company has reached a revenue level of Rs. 500+ crore.

Chandrakant

and Priyanka's journey isn't just a company success story, but it shows that

with clear thinking, consistent hard work, and strong mutual trust, even a

small town can achieve global recognition. Their journey sends a message to

today's youth that every challenge can be turned into an opportunity; all it

takes is courage and persistent effort.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi