MIT Launch
Bandhu's journey began at MIT. The idea was refined through incubators, field research, and discussions among researchers and industry leaders.
Launch of Jobs App
In the midst of the COVID-19 lockdown, Bandhu launched its first Android app for Jobs, connecting 3,000 workers to blue-collar jobs and establishing strong ties with some of India's largest migrant-focused organizations.
Pivot to Housing
As restrictions on movement eased post-COVID, Bandhu saw an opportunity to pivot its business model toward Housing as a key pathway toward ensuring migrant stability.
Scaling Up
Having tested the business model for Housing, Bandhu has been scaling across India with the help of advances in conversational AI to reach migrant communities where they are.
Real Estate Finance & Tech | Urban Development | Business Strategy
Product Management and Design | Data Science | Urban Analytics
The founding team of graduate students was supported to start this venture by MIT's robust entrepreneurial ecosystem.
The founding team draws from their diverse experiences in urbanism, real estate, mega-infrastructure, planning and policy, emerging markets, international development, social program implementation, data science, computer science, and artificial intelligence.
In their 6+ years working closely with India's migrant communities, the founding team has created a platform that meets users where they are.
