"Nothing is free in India, garbage is also not free." This stark realization from Nakul Kumar, Co-founder & CMO of Cashify, encapsulates the gritty realities faced by entrepreneurs. It underscores that even seemingly abundant resources have associated costs in the journey of building a business from the ground up, a lesson learned firsthand during his initial venture in waste management before revolutionizing the re-commerce space.
Nakul Kumar is a serial entrepreneur and the driving force behind Cashify, India's largest re-commerce marketplace. Under his leadership, Cashify has empowered over 20 lakh (2 million) people by paying out more than ₹1400 crores (approx. $187 million USD) for their used gadgets. The company has processed over 50 lakh devices, boasts over 10 million app downloads, and has expanded to around 200 offline stores. Nakul's journey from early hustles to building a company eyeing a multi-million dollar revenue and an IPO is a testament to his perseverance and innovative spirit.
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