About Vishnu
Curiosity-driven builder, three-time college dropout, and reimagining education for the next generation.
I've always been pulled toward books, side projects, and late-night rabbit holes. That same restlessness that made me drop out three times also led me to build things that matter.
Currently building my third startup, GritWise Club, after founding Swasthaadhaar and MyResQR. I've shipped products as a Full Stack Engineer, led high-impact teams, and mentored curious students along the way.
My mission: Move beyond rote learning toward a world where students think deeply, speak clearly, and build boldly.
3x Startup Founder
From health-tech to emergency systems to learning communities
Dropped out 3 times
Still learning every day, just not in classrooms
Redesigning education
Learning should spark curiosity, not just deliver credentials.
Building in public
Sharing the journey, lessons, and behind-the-scenes
My Startup Journey
Three startups, countless lessons, and an unending passion for building solutions that matter.
Swasthaadhaar
2020
India's digital health stack initiative
Building healthcare infrastructure that could serve millions of Indians with better access to medical records and services.
EmeReCard → MyResQR
2021
Emergency information system
Started as emergency cards, evolved into a comprehensive QR-based emergency response system now scaled up.
GritWise Club
2024
Community for high-agency learners & builders
Building a community where ambitious learners and builders can connect, learn, and grow together.
Mentorship
Build faster. Think clearer. Get unstuck.
Whether you're wrestling with a stubborn bug, shaping a product idea, or just need someone to jam with — I'm here for it.
Choose Your Path
Priority Chat
₹25
Stuck? I'm just one DM away. Get quick feedback and direction.
1-on-1 Call
₹200
30-min focused session to tackle your specific challenges.
Deep Dive Session
₹600
60-min call to fix, plan, or build. Perfect for complex challenges.
Monthly Package
₹800
4 x 30-min calls/month for consistent momentum and accountability.
Building something? Let's talk.
Big ideas, weird bugs, or “is this even worth it?” spirals — bring it all.
What mentees say
Vishnu's guidance turned roadblocks into lightbulb moments. His input kept the project sharp and on track—I couldn't have asked for a better mentor.
Thomson Leo Thomas
Student
Working with Vishnu was such a great experience. At first, I was hesitant, but he guided us step by step and actually made us start building. He felt approachable, like someone older you can easily ask doubts to. He pointed out little mistakes I hadn't noticed, and by the end, I felt more confident about improving and applying what I learned. Big shoutout to his support—it really helped!
Anna Ajay
Developer
This guy doesn't act like he knows it all—he just listens, understands where you're at, and says things that actually help. It felt less like advice and more like someone finally got what I was trying to figure out.
Anshika Satish
Student
I couldn't have asked for a better guide. From brainstorming to building, his support was invaluable. He was approachable, patient, and genuinely invested in my growth. Even after our time working together, he continued to mentor me—helping me clarify doubts and gain confidence in my skills. His mentorship has had a lasting impact, and I'm truly grateful.
Joffy Maria Pius
Developer
I felt stuck before working with Vishnu. My growth had plateaued and my ideas were scattered. His advice gave me direction, a tangible plan, and the courage to take risks. Within weeks, I doubled my clientele, streamlined operations, and finally felt in charge of my company's future. Vishnu is the game changer you need if you're serious about progress.
Rasal MB
Entrepreneur
Essays & Thoughts
Reflections on entrepreneurship, learning, and building something meaningful. Raw thoughts from the trenches.
Latest Essays
Shipping Pixels, Building Taste: Guillermo Rauch on the Future of Code Generation
Everyone’s excited about AI writing code—but Guillermo Rauch flips the lens. If code is generated instantly, the real advantage isn’t typing speed. It’s taste: knowing what to build, when to ship, and how to secure it. The future of coding won’t be defined by syntax, but by execution and vision.
Coding Through Rejection: How Razorpay Built India’s Payment Backbone
Razorpay’s journey began with a simple question: Why is digital payment in India harder than cash? From IIT hacker roots to battling bankers and coding through nights, Harshil Mathur and Shashank Kumar built not just a company, but infrastructure of trust, reliability, and relentless iteration.
Make Something While the Flicker’s Still Warm
Creativity starts with a flicker—a whisper, a sketch, a bug fix that feels alive. Gilbert says show up. Fear rides shotgun, ideas travel. Don’t wait. Ship while it’s raw. Dance with the work. Follow the flicker, and let curiosity lead you where no one else can see.
Ramp and the Discipline of Obsession
Ramp began with a gap, not a grand plan. Eric Glyman turned frustration into automation, obsessing over inputs, feedback loops, and trust. Build fast, optimize basics, survive chaos—give teams back their time, and scale from real pain, not trends.
Zed Editor: The Fight for Milliseconds
Zed started with disobedience: a few devs refusing “good enough.” From Atom to Zed, Antonio Scandurra shows how obsession with speed, performance, and craft shapes tools that feel telepathic. Build for flow, guard the core, and honor invisible labor.
The Startup Only You Are Crazy Enough to Build
Elon Musk builds worlds, not startups—Tesla, SpaceX, SolarCity. He ignores rules, challenges assumptions, and turns rejection into fuel. Indie founders: dream impossibly, endure the grind, and build what should exist. Your audacity is the edge.