Shubham Gupta

• Shubham Gupta, born and raised in Delhi, pursued Computer Science Engineering from DCE, graduating in 2011.
• He commenced his career as a Software Developer at SAP Labs India in Bangalore, later transitioning to entrepreneurship alongside his job.
• In February 2013, Shubham left his job to focus full-time on his startup, iFlyLabs, primarily working on their product iFlyChat.
• His typical day begins at 10 AM with discussions with his co-founder Shashwat, followed by interactions with the development team and addressing various emails related to product queries, sales, and support.
• As a startup, iFlyLabs manages all aspects of the company, from product development to sales and operations.
• iFlyChat, their first product, is a real-time enterprise chat used by companies across various industries, serving over 6000 websites.
• The company culture at iFlyLabs is characterized by openness, no dress code, flexible timings, and a focus on teamwork, with Friday afternoons dedicated to team lunches and gaming sessions.
• The most challenging aspect of Shubham's job is understanding and delivering on the diverse requirements of their clients.
• During college, Shubham's involvement in entrepreneurial activities and peer groups like E-cell and CSI influenced his decision to pursue entrepreneurship.
• Shubham emphasizes the importance of self-education, trying new things, taking leadership roles in college clubs/societies, and being open to diverse experiences for aspiring entrepreneurs.
• He advocates for a change in college culture to foster better guidance and seriousness among students from the beginning of their college journey.

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Campus Ambassador

• National Social Entrepreneurship Forum
• Dec 2010 - Feb 2011 · 3 mos
• Social Services