A Friendship Forged in Code
Not all success stories begin in boardrooms. Some start in computer labs.
Anshuman Singh and Abhimanyu Saxena were classmates and coders — passionate about building, breaking, and improving software. Their paths crossed at IIIT Hyderabad, where their shared obsession with programming turned into a lifelong mission: to empower India’s tech talent.
Fast forward a few years, the duo reunited in Silicon Valley. Working with top tech companies, they realized something alarming — India had the brains, but not the polish. Brilliant developers struggled to compete globally, not because of lack of talent, but lack of guidance.
From Problem to Product: The Birth of Scaler
Instead of watching from the sidelines, Anshuman and Abhimanyu returned to India with a mission. They launched InterviewBit, a platform for tech interview preparation. It gained quick traction, but users wanted more.
So in 2019, they pivoted and launched Scaler — a high-intensity, mentorship-driven program to prepare Indian engineers for top-tier global roles. Scaler wasn’t just about coding; it was about transformation.
Scaling Impact, Not Just Numbers
By 2024, Scaler had become one of India’s fastest-growing edtech companies. But what set them apart wasn’t growth alone — it was outcomes. Their alumni were landing jobs at Google, Meta, Amazon, and high-growth startups.
Their secret? A relentless focus on:
- Industry-aligned curriculum
- 1:1 mentorship from top engineers
- Live coding sessions and real-world projects
For startup founders, Scaler’s story is a goldmine of insights:
- Start with a real user pain
- Evolve with your audience
- Build trust through results, not hype
Reshaping the Future of Indian Tech
What makes Anshuman and Abhimanyu’s journey even more impressive is their mission-first mindset. They’re not chasing unicorn tags — they’re chasing transformation. Every feature, course, and instructor is chosen with a single question in mind: Will this help someone get ahead in life?
In a world of vanity metrics, Scaler is betting on career transformations as their north star.
Startup Lessons That Stick
Their story offers powerful takeaways for any founder:
- Stay close to the user.
- Don’t fear the pivot.
- Build deep, not wide.
The duo also mastered another powerful play: community building. Scaler learners often become mentors, evangelists, and even future founders. This cycle of learning and leadership fuels Scaler’s growth in a uniquely sustainable way.
What’s Next for Scaler?
With expansion into data science, AI, and global markets, Scaler is just getting started. But for Anshuman and Abhimanyu, success isn’t a destination — it’s a multiplier. Their long-term dream? To turn India into the Silicon Valley of skilled developers.
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