Bhavish Aggarwal is the visionary entrepreneur behind Ola, one of India's most successful ride-hailing platforms. Born on August 28, 1985, in Ludhiana, Punjab, Aggarwal's journey from a small town in India to the founder of a multi-billion-dollar tech company is an inspiring tale of determination and innovation. Aggarwal's entrepreneurial
spirit emerged during his college years at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, where he pursued a degree in Computer Science and Engineering. It was during a trip to the United States for an internship that he was introduced to the world of technology and startups, igniting his passion for building something of his
own. The genesis of Ola took shape in 2010 when Bhavish Aggarwal and his co-founder Ankit Bhati, both alumni of IIT Bombay, faced a harrowing experience with a local taxi driver in Bangalore. Determined to revolutionize the traditional taxi-hailing industry, they founded Ola (originally named OlaCabs) in December 2010. In the
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early days, Aggarwal and his team faced numerous challenges, from convincing drivers to join the platform to building trust among users. Ola started as a cab aggregator but quickly adapted to market demands by introducing various services such as Ola Auto, Ola Share, and Ola Bike, catering to a diverse range of commuting needs.
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