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Have you ever had an idea that made you think, \u201cThis could actually work\u201d? If yes, \u2014then you already understand what entrepreneurship is all about. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s how it starts\u2014with a thought, a gut feeling, a problem you just can\u2019t stop thinking about. Entrepreneurship isn\u2019t always about launching a big company or running after investors for fundraising. Sometimes, it\u2019s just very simple, seeing a need around you and deciding to do something about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The word entrepreneur itself comes from the French verb \u201centreprendre\u201d, meaning “to undertake.” And that\u2019s exactly what entrepreneurs do\u2014they take the initiative to turn ideas into action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In today\u2019s digital and fast-moving world, entrepreneurs are reshaping industries, questioning old systems, and creating jobs. And guess what? This wave of change isn\u2019t limited to metros. Cities in Tier-2 and Tier-3 like Siliguri\u2014yes, Siliguri\u2014are quietly but powerfully becoming hubs of innovation and entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Siliguri: A Growing Center of Entrepreneurship<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Strategically placed at the base of the Himalayas, Siliguri links four international borders and serves as a major Eastern Indian commercial corridor. Rising connectivity, reasonably priced living, and a skilled workforce has made Siliguri a good base for businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this blog, let\u2019s meet some of the inspiring entrepreneurs from Siliguri who are making a big difference in their own way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kausshal Dugarr- Founder of Teabox<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Originally from Siliguri and a graduate of Singapore Management University, Kausshal Dugarr came home determined to give Indian tea the value it deserves worldwide. He started Teabox<\/a>, a vertically integrated e-commerce company offering luxury teas straight from Indian gardens to customers all around the world in 2012.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teabox was innovative in its supply chain, cutting the time from plucking to packing from months to only a few days. Soon after drawing financing from Ratan Tata, Accel Partners, and JAFCO Asia, the brand has now been distributed to around 100+ countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mudit Agarwal- Founder of GrassPly<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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From Siliguri, Mudit Agarwal is changing how India sees bamboo. With GrassPly<\/a>, he\u2019s turning what was once seen as \u201cpoor man\u2019s timber\u201d into \u201cgreen gold.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After working in his uncle\u2019s bamboo factory in Arunachal Pradesh, Mudit was inspired to start GrassPly in 2013 with just \u20b91 lakh. Today, GrassPly earns \u20b95.5 crore annually, offers eco-friendly products like bamboo boards, flooring, and prefab structures, and is building a modern factory to boost production. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a network of 25+ dealers across India and big plans for bamboo charcoal and cane furniture, GrassPly is on a mission to make bamboo the future of sustainable living in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rounak & Chaman Garg- Founders of Sohum Linen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Founded in 2020, Sohum Linen was born when 2 young entrepreneurs discovered a gap in the hotel linen market. With their research, they realized that most hotels struggled to find quality linens at reasonable prices due to limited local options. Determined to solve this, they spent nearly a year researching, setting up manufacturing, and building a brand that could offer premium linens to different hotel needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since shipping their first order in 2021 with a small team and minimal budget, Sohum Linen<\/a> has supplied over 1000 hotels across India and sold 1 lakh+ units. With the recent launch of their B2C website and plans to enter the export market, they aim to bring luxury linen solutions to both local hotels and also worldwide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amit Agrawal- Inventor of UpCart & The Neon World<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Amit Agrawal developed UpCart<\/a>, a cart meant to easily transfer things over stairs with less effort. At the age of 21, he gained National recognition for his creation from PM Narendra Modi, who hailed him as among India’s Top 10 Young Entrepreneurs in 2017 and he is also the winner of Nasscom E-Summit, 2016.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amit\u2019s creation solved a real-world problem, especially for delivery workers, senior citizens, and households needing to carry heavy items across levels. His innovation was not just clever\u2014it was practical and needed. He then, also founded “The Neon World<\/a>” in Siliguri to provide good quality neon sign boards across India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Muskan Kandoi \u2013 Founder of Your Voice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Muskan Kandoi, a Public Speaking Coach, founded Your Voice with a vision that public speaking is a life skill, essential for everyone, not just for professionals or students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your Voice is an ISO certified public speaking institute offering soft skill and communication training across the age group of 3 to 14 years at affordable subscription rates so that everyone can easily afford it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To know more about her journey, watch our Episode 3 of Local Braand Story on instagram.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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