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Welcome to the Vikas Agrawal Show, where we bring you inspiring stories and actionable insights from creators, entrepreneurs, and experts!

In this episode of the Vikas Agrawal Show, we sit down with Keval, a 22-year-old founder from a small village in Gujarat, who has raised ₹45 lakh in government funding and built a ride-hailing app, Vayu, before pivoting to an innovative AI product, Antoc AI. Keval shares his entrepreneurial journey, from his humble beginnings to overcoming failures, cracking internships, and tapping into government funding opportunities. Packed with lessons on resilience, resourcefulness, and building a startup from scratch, this episode is a must-watch for aspiring entrepreneurs!

In this episode, he opens up about:

1. Why did he choose entrepreneurship
2. The rejections and failures that shaped him
3. How he actually secured government startup funding
4. The reality of building from a small-town background


This is not just a success story — it’s a raw look at the struggles, pivots, and lessons every aspiring entrepreneur needs to hear.
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Chapters:

0:00 Introduction to the Podcast
2:01 - Keval’s Journey: 22-Year-Old Founder
2:28 - Village Life & Early Years
3:51 - College & Entrepreneurship Spark
5:22 - First Earnings: YouTube & Telegram
7:07 - COVID Challenges & Marketing Start
9:24 - Early App Failures
10:20 - Building Vayu: Ride-Hailing Solution
11:34 - Landing Internships via LinkedIn
12:37 - App Development Without Coding
14:36 - Resourcefulness & Overcoming Limits
16:31 - Family Pressure & Mindset Shift
17:26 - Job at Wadhwani Foundation
18:30 - Vayu Struggles & Zero-Commission
19:32 - Securing Government Grants
22:06 - Avoiding Traditional VC Funding
25:43 - Pivot to Antoc AI: AI for SMEs
27:48 - Scaling Vayu Challenges
32:35 - Spotting AI Market Gaps
35:16 - Antoc AI: 30-Second AI Agents
36:37 - Resilience After Failures
39:52 - Enjoying the Journey
40:33 - Staying Connected Post-College
41:46 - Staying Updated: Events & Groups
43:20 - Vision: Global Tech from India
46:13 - Building a Startup Community
48:11 - Final Advice
50:16 - Closing & Future Plans

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🙋‍♂️ Who am I:
I’m Vikas Agrawal – an entrepreneur, digital marketer, and author of the book You Are Not Too Young.

I’ve helped coaches, course creators, and consultants generate over ₹20 Cr+ in revenue through sales funnels, ads, and automation.

I run a digital marketing agency called Mentors’ Success Partner, and I’m on a mission to simplify marketing and business growth for experts who want to scale without burnout.

When I’m not building campaigns, I host The Vikas Agrawal Show — where I interview India’s most inspiring founders, marketers, and creators to uncover stories that move people forward.