Listen "The Mygate Story: How Abhishek Kumar Worked as a Guard to Build India’s Leading Home Security App"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, Abhishek Kumar, co-founder & CEO of Mygate, takes us on the journey of building India’s largest community management platform. From spending a month working alongside security guards to understand their needs, to scaling Mygate to 25,000+ gated communities, Abhishek reveals the key decisions and insights that shaped their success.🔥 What You’ll Discover:✅ How Mygate’s founders lived the user experience to refine their product✅ Cracking product-market fit and scaling across multiple cities✅ Transitioning from a zero-revenue model to a sustainable business✅ Strategic investments from Urban Company & Acko—and what’s next✅ Leadership lessons: Transitioning from COO to CEO & building a strong company culture📌 Timestamps:0:00 - Introduction1:44 - Abhishek’s Background and Early Days of Mygate3:54 - The Birth of Mygate5:22 - Understanding the Problem in Gated Communities7:15 - Shadowing Security Guards to Build Mygate11:37 - The Three Phases of Mygate’s Growth15:13 - Addressing Data Privacy and Security19:50 - Monetization and Hybrid Business Model23:28 - Strategic Partnerships with Urban Company and Acko27:06 - Scaling Payments and New Initiatives33:14 - The Launch of Mygate Smart Lock37:15 - Leadership Transition and Company Culture42:27 - Mygate’s Work Culture and Values48:26 - What’s Next for Mygate🔔 Subscribe for more stories from top founders and innovators transforming India’s startup ecosystem.Follow us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/primevp_in/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/primevp/X (Twitter): https://x.com/Primevp_in👇 Join the conversation – What are your key takeaways from Mygate’s journey? Share your thoughts in the comments below!#Mygate #StartupJourney #PrimeVenturePartners #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #TechEcosystem #Leadership #GrowthVsProfitability #SmartHomeSolutions