Ankit Agarwal

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Co-Founder

Hito

First Human

BettyApp

Thoucentric

Leading Emerging Technologies Practice at Thoucentric

Head - Emerging Technologies Practice

PreGrab

PreGrab is a venture that wants to tap into the pre-owned products market. We have kicked off from being a market-place for dealers of pre-owned products and will be primarily focusing on the needs of the buyers of these products. Once having established ourselves in our core business competencies, we aim to expand into B2B and C2C avenues. The problem we aim to solve is of the lack of reliability and visibility of these products from a buyer’s viewpoint. All the present arrangements in the market (online and offline) fail to provide these deliverables leaving the market highly untapped and the core problem unsolved.

Co Founder

Schlumberger

 First engineer to implement Torque & Drag monitoring measurements at the wellsite and documented proper procedure for mentoring Junior and fellow engineers
 Analyzed all stuck incidents occurred in South Iraq oil fields to monitor lost money/time and proposed results in a way to improve the best practices/procedures
 Assisted Senior Well Engineer in preparation of Authority of Expenditure (AFE), follow up of contractual costs, out of scope costs for efficient project/design of Cost Tracking System
 Finished all three training schools & personal Technical Review with being among top 1% of employees of IPM
 AWSS – Responsible for financial planning, preparation of Daily reports; assisting office/WSS in the wellsite engineering calculations, preparing daily drilling instructions
 Only engineer from drilling team working on completions thereby understanding every drilling/well intervention operations

Well Engineer

Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay

Responsible for providing academic guidance and support to all the students of the department with special emphasis on students with multiple course backlogs
The Only student nominated based on balanced extracurricular, academia and mentoring skills to guide students
•	Handpicked and Supervised a team of 10 mentors; prioritized 40 senior students with academic difficulties and pioneered an Assistance Program to monitor their progress on individual basis
•	Streamlined the counseling procedure by liaising between faculty and students; initiated Centralized Review System to assess and help underperforming students
•	Introduced academic reforms by reviewing course structure and content based on surveying faculty and students

Head, Department Mentorship Program

Responsible for establishing connections with the companies and universities for providing Internships to students of the Institute.
Worked in core team of 22 to streamline existing internship process, catering to the needs of more than 900 undergraduates
•	Calibrated Internship Policy based on student feedback to maximize benefits to all students and participating companies
•	Established association with 5 first time recruiters including Australian University UNSW, US Construction Firms; successfully contributed in achieving 50% y-o-y increase in the internship offers 
•	Introduced a centralized contacting scheme for International universities leading to an increase of 200% in foreign interns

Internship Coordinator

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- Building Topmate to offer seamless tools to help the creator economy thrive.  

- Consistently delivering exceptional results, thanks to my strong work ethic.

- Working at Schlumberger in Iraq has been my career highlight (a memory that will never fade).

About me personally? I can drive all day, with my favorite destinations being Europe and Switzerland.

A Zomato delivery boy added a handwritten note in someone’s late-night order. 


He was pitching himself for a summer internship in marketing.

I mean, just think about that for a second: there are thousands of college students out there sending cold emails and updating their LinkedIn bios, and this guy just went for it.

On a delivery shift. With a pen and paper.

What a bold, creative move. 

And, for obvious reasons, the moment Nikhil, the customer, shared it on LinkedIn, it went viral.

However, the fact is that this isn’t the first time something like this has been successful.

— A few months back, a design student sent a physical resume by India Post to Swiggy’s AVP of Design. Included a full-on custom UX case study.

— And just recently, someone created a custom GPT as a resume that talks like them and explains their work.

I mean… who thinks of that? 
But it worked because it stood out.

Why am I sharing this? 

Because today, it’s not about shouting louder, it’s about being remembered. And the only way to do that is by getting attention. And trust me, getting attention isn’t that difficult.

You just have to:

> Do something a little unexpected
> Lead with honesty
> Show your intent clearly
> And be human (actually human)

That’s it. That’s the unlock.

You don’t need more polish. You need more courage.

What’s stopping you?

#jobsearch #creativity

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An IIM-A student used ChatGPT to write his entire marketing project. He got an A+. 


The internet went crazy. Some cheered him on, others called it the death of real learning.

But I can’t see the problem here. 

This is the new reality.

He didn’t just copy-paste. He went to stores, spoke to people, took raw notes, and then used AI to structure his report. That’s not cheating. That’s understanding what matters today.

As someone building in the expert knowledge space, I’ll say this plainly – no one is paying you anymore to rewrite existing content. They’re paying for how fast you can extract insight, how clearly you can communicate, and how well you can use the tools available.

Even at topmate.io, people aren’t booking calls just to “learn theory.” They want to hear what actually works, in your voice, with real examples.

This is where education is headed. 

The value is no longer in how long it takes you to write something. It’s in how well you’ve understood the problem, and how quickly you can act on it. That student didn’t break the system. He played by the new rules, while most are still arguing over the old ones.

The sooner we accept that effort looks different now, the better we can prepare for what’s next.

What do you think?

Are we evolving fast enough?

#AI #ChatGPT

I built a fully working internal tool in 48 hours using AI.



Not just me, but my team has been doing the same. 

Every single week, someone from the non-tech side ships a small AI or no-code experiment. Some save us time. Some improve how we work. A few are turning into actual micro-Saas tools.

And the best part?

Neither I nor most of my team comes from a tech background. 
I’ve never written a single line of code.

I'm sharing this because too many founders are still under the illusion that building meaningful tools or automations requires technical expertise, or that without a development team, you’re stuck.

The truth is that non-tech teams can build, and often, they can do so more efficiently.

Look, I get it. 

Most companies are either scrambling to hire developers to keep up with the AI trend or they’re watching from the sidelines, overwhelmed by the hype. 
However, we have taken a different approach. Instead of hiring more people or waiting for the next "big AI breakthrough," we’ve focused on empowering the team we already have.

Here’s the shift that made all the difference for us:

>>>> We stopped treating AI as something only tech people can leverage, and instead, we gave our non-tech team the tools and freedom to experiment with it. 

You’d be amazed at how much can get built in a weekend when you stop worrying about code and start focusing on the problem at hand.

So, if you’re a founder:

 → Stop waiting for your dev team to do everything.
 → Empower your non-tech team to build.
 → Make “done” better than “perfect.”
 → Share what’s working. Learn in public.

You don’t need a tech team to start building.
You need a team that’s encouraged to try.

P.S.: I created this website, where you can find the data of HRS that are actively hiring across various domains. 

Link is in the comment.


#AI #Startup #Founder #topmate.io

Is India’s biggest productivity killer our own holiday calendar?


A viral post recently made this claim.

And honestly, I think we’re asking the wrong question.

The real challenge isn't how many holidays we have, it's how we work the rest of the time.

👉 MSMES struggling during long breaks? That points to weak systems, not just too many festivals.

👉 Global clients losing faith? That means we need better communication, not fewer cultural observances.

We can’t build a world-class workforce by guilt-tripping people out of rest. We do it by upgrading our tools, workflows, and mindset.

This narrative becomes even less relatable when you consider the way people work today.

At topmate.io, I see creators and consultants book calls at 10 PM or 6 AM, not because they’re forced to hustle, but because they’ve built systems around their lifestyle, not against it.

So, let’s not frame holidays as an obstacle to growth.
They’re not the problem. Poor planning is.

The future of work in India shouldn’t be about choosing between rest and results. We need both, and we’re smart enough to build for it.

Should we adjust our holiday calendar or change our work practices? What do you think?

I still can’t get over how powerful Operation Sindoor feels.


The name. The timing. The precision.

To every citizen grieving and to every enemy watching, India spoke.
Loud. Clear. Proud.

🇮🇳 Jai Hind. More power to our jawans.

#OperationSindoor

Ever seen a mela where students walked in with resumes and walked out with offer letters?


That’s exactly what last week felt like at the B-School Internship Fair.

– 120+ companies showed up.
– 30+ were there for offline rounds.

– And in just 60 minutes, 52 students walked out with offer letters.
– Another 100+ got shortlisted for the next rounds.

But numbers only tell part of the story.

What stuck with me were the conversations.

Students from non-tech backgrounds. Some who’d never done a formal interview before. And yet, they showed up.

A few shared how they used topmate.io to connect with mentors who helped them prepare. One student told me, “If I hadn’t spoken to that mentor last week, I wouldn’t have even known where to start.”

That hit home.

Because this isn’t just about jobs or internships, it’s about access. It's about students who often don’t have the networks or guidance that many take for granted. And in a world where hiring is getting tougher by the day, even 15 minutes of honest mentorship can make all the difference.

These are the moments that remind us why we started topmate.io in the first place.

If you were at the fair, I would love to hear about your experience.

And if you're someone looking for mentorship—or hoping to offer it—come check out what we’re building at Topmate.

You might just change someone’s journey, or maybe, they’ll change yours.

#topmate #jobsearch #internship

This topmate.io user has completed 7,900+ bookings.

Yes, you read that right. Seven thousand nine hundred.

I know what you’re thinking; we had he same reaction when we saw it.

I’m talking about Ajay Kadiyala, a data engineer who’s quietly built one of the most impactful mentoring profiles on topmate.io

Here’s a bit about what he offers:

- Teaches real-world data engineering skills with free resources
- Helps beginners land recruiter calls using a simple process
- Shares insider tips from 6+ years at Accenture, PwC, and more
- Does resume reviews, LinkedIn profile fixes, and mock interviews
- Has helped 100s crack service & product-based interviews (with proof on his LinkedIn)

And the best part?

He keeps it super affordable. ₹599 1:1 calls and some great free resources. 
No gatekeeping. No fluff. Just pure value.

Ajay, if you’re reading this, this is a genuine shoutout. You’ve shown what’s possible when you keep showing up and helping people.

And to everyone else thinking of mentoring or creating something on topmate.io:

This is your sign. Start now.

Hope to see many more like Ajay!

#topmate #creators

“Ankit, I want to become an entrepreneur. What should I do?”


My usual response to this question is this:

“Take at least 2 years of your life and assume you’ll earn nothing during that time.”

Because of the Instagram reels, the Shark Tank edits, and the speeches about freedom, flexibility, and making millions while sipping coconut water on a beach, the idea of entrepreneurship has been glorified to the next level.

But here’s the reality that doesn’t go viral:

— The first 2 years are brutal.

Because that’s what this journey often demands. A financially draining, mentally exhausting, and incredibly lonely phase of building something from scratch.

Let’s look at the stats first:

>>> 90% of startups fail
>>> Of the 10% that survive, only 1% become scalable businesses
>>> Most founders don’t pay themselves for the first 18–24 months
>>> Sleep, weekends, and work-life balance? All become luxuries.

And the guilt of taking breaks? Next level.

But if you are still interested ….

Ask yourself these 3 things:

1/ Can I go 2 years without a salary and not regret it?
2/ Do I have a problem I’m obsessed with solving?
3/ Am I okay being told ‘No’ 100 times before someone says ‘Yes’?

If yes, talk to the founders, do your math, and fall in love with the problem first.
Then, you’re welcome to the club.

(If I sound harsh, apology, but this is REALITY.)

Ps: If you’ve been in this game for a long time, let’s talk about the unfiltered side of entrepreneurship.👇


#entrepreneurship #realtalk

Update: Just dropped something new on topmate!!


(If you’ve ever hesitated to book a session, this one's for you.)

You can now watch expert answers before booking a session, so you won't have to guess if it’ll be worth your time or money.

Just head to topmate.io, type in what you’re curious about, and you’ll see short clips from real conversations, with people asking honest questions and experts giving straight-up answers.

It gives you a sense of the vibe, depth, and value before committing.

This idea came up when Dinesh Singh and I were talking the other day. We both went: "Why can't you preview real advice before booking?"

It felt like a no-brainer. 
Built the MVP in under 24 hours.
Refined it. 

It’s live now!

Try it here: https://lnkd.in/gUvyugPc

P.S. Some of the best features come from moments where someone says, "Why isn't this easier?" This is one of those.

Try it and let me know if you find it helpful :) 

#topmate

This project is so close to our hearts!!!


Introducing Knowledge for Cause.

The world is facing urgent challenges, and while we can’t solve everything, we can make a tangible difference. That’s why topmate.io is teaming up with the Government of Punjab and Her Haq Foundation to take bold, real action on issues that are impacting lives every single day:

✅ Building digital libraries to fuel young minds.
✅ Supporting sports talent with equipment and travel funding.
✅ Funding sanitary napkin distribution and menstrual hygiene education.

A percentage of your earnings as an expert on topmate.io will go directly to these causes. So, when you book a session, you're not just making an impact on someone's life, you’re helping create lasting change.

It may seem like a small step in the grand scheme of things, but we all know that every little bit counts. 

If you have the knowledge, skills, and heart to make a difference, now’s your chance.

Come, join us and support “Knowledge for a Cause.”

👉 Book your call

👉 Interested in offering your knowledge for a cause? 
 Fill out this form: https://lnkd.in/g89zdWep

The time for action is now.

#topmate

I’m not sure if influencers make good founders.


Honestly, I don’t even care.

However, what I do know is that if you…

Show up when it’s hard, even when the world tells you to quit,
Obsess over your users more than your own image,
Ask stupid questions instead of pretending to know,
Stick around when it’s boring, hard, and slow,
Take feedback without taking it personally,
Ship when it’s not perfect, but needed.
Find joy in the grind, not just the wins.
Still build it even if no one clapped,
Care more about trust than traction.
Listen more than you talk.

You’re already doing what most don’t.

That’s what I look for in a founder.
That’s who I try to be.


#founder #startup #influencer

The mentors on topmate.io have consistently inspired me, but this post by Mostafa M. 🍉 . left me speechless.

Mostafa has been in the top 1% of mentors on our platform, but what he’s doing goes far beyond career growth. He’s using his time, knowledge, and platform to raise life-saving funds for families in Gaza and has already helped so many, both through mentorship and direct aid.

This is what it looks like when technology meets compassion. 

If you're looking to grow in your tech journey and want your donation to make a real impact, I can’t recommend this enough.

We’re proud to host people like Mostafa on topmate.

TLDR: I'm offering mentorship in Software Engineering in exchange for your donation to the struggling families in Gaza

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Because of israel's blockage on Gaza, for the last 50+ days .. not a single drop of water, pill of medicine or a breadcrump has entered the enclave.

The big media isn't reporting this: but over the last 3 weeks the bombardment has intensified, pictures of decapitated babies and children .. bodies that are burnt to the crisp and human remains have become the norm.

The prices of everything has sky rocketed due to lack of humanitarian aid .. if Gazans survived bombing they will not survive from diseases, mosiqutos biting their faces, living in tents for 18 months, and now famine is creeping and we are seeing pictures of human skeletons.

Over the last year I have been donating my time, effort, knowledge and money to help and mentor as many people from Palestine, Sudan, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen and Congo .. I take what I need from my salary and donate the rest for the families in Gaza .. but this isn't enough.

So I'm expanding my mentorship services to include every nationality there is, with exchange of them donating the money to a Go Fund Me campaign of families in Gaza, these campaigns have been vetted by myself, I have been talking to their owners and made sure the money is going to those in need.

I can help you with setting a roadmap, overcoming fear of interview, providing resources for Algorithms and Data structures, Backend, Frontend, Machine Learning, System Design, resumé critique and more.

I'm attaching snippets from the feedback I got from my mentees (some of whom are martyred now, curtosy of american and european bombs) to vouch for my ability.

I'm have also been the top 1% mentor for 2 consecutive months on topmate.io  and +20 of my mentees got job offers, got accepted in a college, landed their first freelancing gig .. one of them got accepted into an incubator and got fund to see her startup .. I'm proud of all of them.

I will NOT accept direct payment, before the call I will share with you the Go Fund Me campaing link, and we can start our session after you donate and provide a screenshot with your name as proof 🙏 

This way you get the advices you want, Palestinians get help they need, and my shame may lessen ..

If want to donate without a session (thank you ❤️ ) I am attaching the link to the campagin of Dareen, she is a talanted Software Tester and a pure soul trying to survive in north Gaza, your donation will breath life into her and her family till this genocide it over.

To book your mentorship session: https://lnkd.in/d36Xan4X
To donate to Dareen: https://gofund.me/22045efb

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