Some stories in entrepreneurship are polished with privilege, while others are forged in fire, sweat, and sleepless nights. Saurabh Sharma’s is firmly the latter. At just 25, this young entrepreneur has already built Sqaby, a thriving tech venture with a turnover of ₹2 crore, entirely bootstrapped and belief-driven. His journey is not about shortcuts but about raw dedication and resilience.
The story began in 2016 when Sharma, barely 16, abandoned a small job to chase his curiosity for technology. With no fancy gadgets or backing, he often worked in cyber cafes, determined to teach himself the ropes of development and software. What could have discouraged many only became fuel for his hunger. By 2023, he had officially registered Sqaby, with co-founder Zabee Khan, who has been by his side since 2018.
Today, Sqaby provides web and app development solutions, priding itself on delivering quality at affordable prices. It is a principle that distinguishes the company in a market often skewed toward either cheap compromises or overpriced promises. Sqaby has already carved a niche in food delivery and e-commerce, with bigger plans to expand into edtech, fintech, and healthtech.
But the path was riddled with challenges: poor-quality leads, budget disagreements with senior developers, and the fear of whether new team members would match expectations. Sharma learned quickly that entrepreneurship is a mental game. “It’s not about the problem itself but how you treat your mind when the problem arrives,” he reflects. His philosophy of building teams, not hiring employees, has since become the cornerstone of Sqaby’s culture.
His obsession with innovation and his ability to see opportunity where others see obstacles has earned recognition. Recently honored by Blinkwin as “Young Innovative Technopreneur for Excellence in Strategic Business Leadership & Tech Development”, and featured as one of Delhi’s Top 10 Inspiring CTOs, Sharma has begun to influence the startup ecosystem beyond his company’s walls.
His message to budding entrepreneurs is refreshingly grounded: don’t chase money too early. He openly admits to taking projects at a loss, simply for the learning. Those experiences, he insists, built the credibility and confidence Sqaby thrives on today. “End of the day, it’s not about what clients paid you in the beginning; it’s about the reputation you build.”
With dreams of taking Sqaby public one day, Sharma’s journey embodies the spirit of modern Indian entrepreneurship: bold, unrelenting, and deeply human. His story is not just about software or revenue—it’s about hope, and the message that anyone, no matter their background, can turn a dream into a lasting legacy.
Website : https://sqaby.com/