An IIT graduate and co-founder from Bengaluru shared how his life changed after he left his job at Flipkart to start his own business.
Harsh Pokharna, the CEO from Bengaluru, shared his journey on social media about building his company, saying it still has a “long way to go.” In his post, he talked about quitting his job at Flipkart to start his own business and how he faced failures with his first startup before finding success with his current one.
“I quit Flipkart to build a startup because I wanted to make a lot of money very quickly. Founders were raising millions of dollars in funding all around me. It seemed easy,” Pokharna wrote.
He mentioned that for the first two years after quitting, he tried three different ideas but failed. This made him use up his savings and turn to freelancing to survive.
Later, he co-founded OkCredit and has been working on it for the past eight years. He said that his journey taught him an important lesson: Startups don’t equal instant success.
“It’s a long-term game, not a get rich quick scheme. Play it only if you truly want to solve a problem, or you’ll end up disappointed,” he added.
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About His Startup:
OkCredit, co-founded by Harsh Pokharna in 2017, is a digital bookkeeping platform designed specifically for Indian MSMEs. The app helps small business owners digitize their credit transactions, simplifying the process of managing accounts and improving financial transparency. With a focus on enhancing cash flow and business efficiency, OkCredit has gained widespread adoption, reaching millions of active users. Backed by prominent investors like Y Combinator and Tiger Global, the platform has revolutionized how MSMEs manage their finances, driving digital transformation and financial inclusion across India.
One person wrote, “Our situation is kind of similar, but the idea we are working on is unique, and I believe a small help from people like you can help us move forward faster. But the problem is, whenever we ask for help or mentorship, nothing is free, and that’s when we back off. Hope you understand.” Another person added, “Our story and perseverance always pushed me to never give up. I want to share my ideas and get your review.”
A third person said, “Thank you for sharing these real insights and learnings.” A fourth person wrote, “Failure is part of the game. Resilience matters. Your journey and experiences shared are remarkable. Thanks for sharing.”
Harsh Pokharna’s Journey: From Flipkart Graduate Trainer to CEO of OkCredit:
According to his LinkedIn bio, Harsh Pokharna worked as a graduate trainer at Flipkart for eight months. He co-founded OkCredit in 2017, where he is also the CEO.
He graduated with a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur.
