IIT-Kanpur grad makes bold $7M bet: Invests in agri-tech startup using 95% less water to grow vegetablesFacing India's agricultural crisis of soil degradation and water scarcity, IIT-Kanpur graduate Harsh Pokharna has invested in Eeki, an agri...
26 Feb, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
Infosys-Anthropic tie-up signals AI growth opportunities, not market disruption: Sumit PokharnaInfosys and Anthropic's AI partnership is generating buzz. Experts caution investors to look beyond the hype and focus on fundamental value...
17 Feb, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
'Investors just give cash': IIT Kanpur grad calls out founders for chasing funds, not building for customersHarsh Pokharna's LinkedIn post highlights a concerning trend: founders prioritizing fundability over genuine problem-solving. He argues man...
31 Jul, 2025, 02.13 PM IST
IITian-CEO admits his body refuses to 'act corporate'. He sits cross-legged in meeting, loves to sleep on floorHarsh Pokharna, OkCredit founder, shared a personal post. He prefers comfort over corporate norms. He sleeps on the floor and sits cross-le...
17 Jul, 2025, 01.02 PM IST
'That is business suicide': IIT Kanpur graduate shares lessons from his failed investment that once looked promisingHarsh Pokharna, an IITian and CEO, shared lessons from his health-tech startup's failure, despite raising $7 million and attracting signifi...
07 Jul, 2025, 02.46 PM IST
Harvard doctor’s simple tip can boost your happiness in one minute. A startup CEO is already practicing itDr. Trisha Pasricha, a Harvard physician, stepped outside the clinic to test if talking to strangers boosts happiness—and science backed he...
21 Jun, 2025, 05.01 PM IST
Bored IIT graduate becomes a 'little shameless' on Instagram. He has life-changing experiences and conversationsHarsh Pokharna, CEO of OkCredit, took a refreshing approach during a break in Jaipur by using Instagram to connect with locals. His spontan...
20 Jun, 2025, 10.48 AM IST
3 IIT Kanpur graduates put their brains but it did not work. Their honest confession wins over netizensOkCredit's CEO, Harsh Pokharna, openly shared their costly mistake of launching the fintech app in 14 Indian languages. Despite the effort ...
18 Jun, 2025, 01.03 PM IST
No formal trousers, borrowed shirts, student-era suits. 3 IITian startup founders still made into Forbes listBengaluru's OkCredit founders made it to Forbes 30 Under 30 list. Their photoshoot became memorable. Harsh Pokharna, Gaurav Kunwar, and Adi...
05 May, 2025, 03.23 PM IST
Bengaluru CEO who raised Rs 120 crore funding shares why investors love 'poor' founders who live like college kidsOKCredit CEO Harsh Pokharna sparked debate by revealing his past financial struggles despite raising significant funding. He criticized VCs...
01 May, 2025, 04.37 PM IST
IITian couldn’t afford Bengaluru rent even after raising Rs 120 crore. Reason: Not rent price or landlordHarsh Pokharna, OkCredit founder, revealed a paradox. Founders often struggle financially despite raising funds. Venture capitalists prefer...
01 May, 2025, 12.06 PM IST
Bengaluru CEO wins hearts after he shares how he helped 70 fired employees get jobs: 'If you call someone family ...'Harsh Pokharna, CEO of OkCredit, detailed his approach to downsizing where he personally spoke to each affected employee, explaining the la...
03 Apr, 2025, 10.31 AM IST
IITian-CEO, in months-long road trip across India, slept in temples, stayed at strangers' homes. Then found a Katrina Kaif surpriseIIT graduate Harsh Pokharna embarks on a minimalist road trip, sleeping in temples, savoring simple meals, and completing personal rites. H...
03 Mar, 2025, 10.40 AM IST
IIT Kanpur graduate left a high-paying job to get rich fast. After struggle of 10 years, he is warning othersHarsh Pokharna's entrepreneurial journey showcased the challenges of leaving a high-paying job to build a startup. His experience at OkCred...
01 Mar, 2025, 11.10 AM IST
'Burned all earnings & still struggling': Bengaluru-based IITian CEO who quit Flipkart shares the 'harsh reality' of building a startupHarsh Pokharna, a Bengaluru-based CEO, recounted his journey from quitting his job at Flipkart to facing startup failures and then co-found...
27 Feb, 2025, 12.18 PM IST
Raymond appoints S L Pokharna as additional director on boardPokharna, who has been credited for the turnaround of the company's apparel business despite the pandemic, has over four decades of experie...
24 Jul, 2021, 05.16 PM IST
Erstwhile operators of SimplyGuest launch property management software offering called JumboTigerSimplyGuest was a co-living company that operated for five and a half years before shutting down last year.
10 Feb, 2021, 10.37 AM IST