Millions of people come to big cities to achieve something in life. But some people work hard and are successful in it too. Still others stumble along this path. There are more losers than winners here. Also the losers have learned a lesson in life. They know where they went wrong.
The number of people who have done IIT, MBA and have dreamed of setting up their own business is also not less. Even today, lakhs of people in the IT sector come to big cities with this dream. Some of those who have come will achieve achievements that no one has done before. Girish Matribhootam is certainly one of those who has achieved this feat.
So who is this Girish Matribhootam, which company did he create, what is his life story? Let us know everything about it.
Mathrubhumi grew up in a middle-class family in Tamil Nadu and experienced many hardships. Although Girish's journey has not been easy, his journey can become an inspiration for others. His difficult days started when he was studying MBA. He used to get money from home and friends even without money.
But that said, Girish is an example that hard work pays off. Now his turnover is around Rs 95,000 crore. Yes, this may surprise you too. Girish has now formed a software company named Freshwork, which is worth Rs 95 thousand crores.
Had no money to take admission in IIT
Matribhootam was born in Trichy city of Tamil Nadu and faced difficulties in his early life. Girish's father worked for the public. Girish was an average student in school. He could not reach IIT. He completed his engineering from Shanmugha Academy of Arts, Science, Technology and Research near his hometown. Later he completed his MBA from Madras University.
In 1992, after completing his engineering studies, he did MBA. Despite financial difficulties in his family, he would ask his father for money to continue his education. His father was in financial trouble and had taken a loan from a relative.
But he got a chance to work in America. He had experience of working in many companies including HCL Company. In 2010, he and his friend Shaun Krishnasamy founded the company Freshworks in Chennai.
In 2011, Freshworks received $1 million in funding as an initial investment. The company that waited for this beginning later became Gaurav. Both of them formed a team. Girish made the company his home and spent most of the day in the company. After this, Freshwork started challenging foreign companies also. Known for its work, it has now become a company worth Rs 95,000 crore.