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Vishwakant Bhardwaj

Code #001 (founder/builder) at PrepAud

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About

I'm Vishwakant Bhardwaj, founder and builder at PrepAud, where I'm creating a platform for UPSC and competitive exam aspirants. My career started in research at Josh Talks, where I focused on finding inspiring stories and working with government and media partners, before moving into video content leadership and now entrepreneurship. I'm deeply passionate about understanding the UPSC ecosystem, Ed-Tech business models, and helping aspirants navigate their preparation journey with realistic expectations. I offer unique insights into the competitive exam sector and connections within this space, and I'm always looking to connect with others who share interests in education, startups, and meaningful content creation.

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What I can offer

  • ›Insider data and analysis of the competitive exam sector
  • ›A platform (PrepAud) for UPSC aspirants
  • ›Connections to influential figures for aspirants
  • ›Commentary on startup and tech trends

Looking for

  • ›expanding my professional network
  • ›exploring mutual opportunities in Ed-Tech/UPSC space

Best fit for

UPSC aspirantsEd-Tech professionalsStartup foundersContent creatorsPolicy analysts

Current Interests

UPSC/Government Exam EcosystemEd-Tech IndustryIndian Startups & EntrepreneurshipPublic Policy & GovernanceMedia & Content Landscape

Background

Career

Started as Research Officer at Josh Talks (Nov 2017), progressed to Manager Special Projects (Apr 2019), then Senior Manager Research (Jul 2020), Head Of Videos & Originals at Kavishala (Jul 2022), and currently founder at PrepAud (Dec 2022 - Present)

Achievements

  • ›Acquired 25 MB of space in 400k+ aspirants' phones for PrepAud
  • ›Conducted research by talking to 123 aspirants who succeeded in UPSC CSE 2025 and many who did not
  • ›Built PrepAud's library including the biggest library of Essay writing topics & PYQs
  • ›Has 15000+ PrepAud learners/aspirants appearing for Prelims 2026
  • ›At Josh Talks, was responsible for finding inspiring stories and working with government bodies and media houses

Opinions

  • UPSC aspirants who fail to clear Prelims after two attempts should pursue a 'Plan B' and not romanticize the struggle
  • Believes in the power of storytelling to change lives
  • Expresses that 'it takes an ecosystem' to support UPSC aspirants
  • Criticizes the trend of LinkedIn being used for 'blackmail' and derogatory posts against companies/individuals
  • Opines that independent content creators are challenging traditional media business models
  • Believes the Indian economy's focus is shifting from services to intellectual property, manufacturing, and exports