Pradeep Agrahari
Founder & CEO of Online Dekho (Utthapana Private Limited), Member of IGNOU IIC 5.0
About
I'm Pradeep Agrahari, Founder & CEO of Online Dekho, where I'm building India's first 19-minute delivery service from any shop. My journey started with a part-time marketing venture before launching Online Dekho in 2019, and I've since achieved explosive growth with 8600%+ GMV growth and secured Microsoft for Startups sponsorship. I'm passionate about revolutionizing quick-commerce through a capital-efficient, asset-light model that empowers local stores rather than replacing them. I'm currently raising funds for expansion, building a team with ESOP opportunities, and sharing insights on retail economics and AI-driven logistics. I believe in direct customer conversations and the philosophy of 'Believe in the requirement'.
Networking
What I can offer
- ›Founder with proven high-growth, capital-efficient business model in hyperlocal space
- ›Partnership opportunities with ESOP-based roles
- ›Detailed insights into retail economics and quick-commerce operations
Looking for
- ›Investment for fundraising with strategic investors
- ›Hiring key personnel (Co-Founder/Vendor Manager, Operations Manager, Full Stack Developers, Digital Marketing interns)
- ›Building team with ownership stakes (ESOPs)
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Current Interests
Background
Career
Founder & CEO at Online Dekho (Jun 2019 – Present), Member at IGNOU IIC 5.0 (Jan 2023 – Present), Founder & CEO at EN MARKETING OPC PVT LTD (Jul 2016 – Mar 2022, part-time)
Education
B.Tech in Electrical Engineering Technologies from Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (2014–2018, Distinction), Bachelor of Technology - BTech in Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians from Shri Ramswroop of Engineering & Management College (2014–2018, Honor), Intermediate in PCM from Maa Bharati PG College, Kota (2012–2014, Distinction), High School in PCM from Children Senior Secondary School Azamgarh (2010–2011, High Distinction)
Achievements
- ›Achieved GMV growth of 8600%+ and revenue growth of 8000%+ at Online Dekho in 7 quarters
- ›Launched India's 1st 19-Min Delivery Service from Any Shop
- ›Generated ₹50+ Lakhs revenue in one market (Lucknow) over 7 quarters
- ›Secured place in Microsoft for Startups Founder Hub program with $150,000 Azure cloud sponsorship
- ›Raised pre-launch funding round of ₹7.5 lakhs at ₹1.25 crore valuation
Opinions
- The quick-commerce revolution should empower existing local stores, not replace them with dark stores
- Advocates for a capital-efficient, asset-light marketplace model that connects customers to existing retailer inventory
- Discount is already in the system and their platform makes retailer margin power visible to customers
- Nothing beats a real conversation for direct customer interaction and listening
- Philosophy of 'Believe in the requirement'