Build in Public

My Journey

Honest, real-time updates from a student building something meaningful. The wins, the struggles, and everything in between.

Year-End Village Visit
December 2024

Spent two days visiting families we had previously trained. Many had opened bank accounts and started saving. This is why we do this.

Impact Aarambh
Reflecting on 2024
January 2025

2024 was the year Aarambh went from an idea to a real initiative. 12 villages, 400+ people, 18 workshops. Grateful and motivated for more.

Reflection Milestone
SIP Module Launch
February 2025

Created a simplified SIP explainer in Hindi for Aarambh. Tested it with 20 participants — 90% said they now understood what SIP means.

Aarambh Finance
Economics Board Exam Prep
March 2025

Deep diving into macro and micro economics. The parallels between theory and what I see in villages is striking and motivating.

Studies Economics
Workshop #18 in Rampur
April 2025

Conducted our 18th financial literacy workshop. 35 participants, mostly women. Topics: UPI safety, savings habits, and SIP basics. Incredible energy.

Workshop Aarambh
Launching AshwikaRaj.com
May 2025

Building this platform to document my journey, share Aarambh's mission, and create a global presence. Learning Laravel while doing it!

Building Tech
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