• Proud! Genius Assam boy who never went to college builds texts.com app, sold it for over 400 crores

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    Proud! Genius Assam boy who never went to college builds texts.com app, sold it for over 400 crores
    Kishan Bagaria continues to lead texts.com under Automattic's wing, expanding its capabilities and user base from the United States...

    Digital Desk: Kishan Bagaria's remarkable journey exemplifies how determination, curiosity, and access to online resources can pave the way for extraordinary achievements, even without a traditional college degree. Hailing from Assam and educated in Dibrugarh, Kishan's passion for coding ignited at the young age of twelve through online tutorials. 

    His journey took a significant leap forward with the creation of texts.com, an innovative app designed to aggregate messages from various platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and WhatsApp into a unified dashboard, ensuring user convenience and privacy with end-to-end encryption. The prototype quickly gained traction among users, propelled by positive feedback and enthusiastic word-of-mouth recommendations.

    In 2020, Kishan's dedication bore fruit when Automattic, the parent company of WordPress, recognized the app's potential and acquired texts.com for an impressive $50 million (approximately ₹416 crore). This acquisition not only validated Kishan's entrepreneurial spirit but also brought him accolades from industry leaders, including Matt Mullenweg, who hailed him as a "generational tech genius."

    Presently, Kishan Bagaria continues to lead texts.com under Automattic's wing, expanding its capabilities and user base from the United States. His story serves as a testament to the boundless opportunities enabled by technology and the invaluable role of determination and self-education in achieving remarkable success in the modern age.