22 Mar March 22, 2021 – Designhill Rahul Aggarwal and Purple Guys Jon Schram
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Rahul Aggarwal – Co-founder of Designhill
We asked our customers to give us testimonials on their party
websites. We were present everywhere. Potential customers already
knew about Designhill or they researched us. They see us as
credible because we are present everywhere. It is how we built
trust with our customers.
Born and raised in New Delhi, India, Rahul Aggarwal demonstrated an early aptitude for identifying problems and creating solutions. At 17, he moved to Manchester to pursue a degree in Chemical Engineering at the University of Manchester, followed by a Master’s in Business Administration from Cass Business School, London. After completing his studies, he joined his family business with a vision to transform it from a traditionally run operation into a recognizable brand. During this period, he encountered numerous challenges in obtaining creative branding solutions quickly and affordably, which highlighted a gap in the market. Together with his brother, Varun Aggarwal, Rahul founded Designhill, a dedicated graphic design marketplace connecting freelance designers with businesses and individuals seeking cost-effective creative solutions. Within just 14 months, Designhill reached $1M in annual recurring revenue (ARR) and was recognized as the Creative Startup of the Year 2019 by Entrepreneur Magazine. Under his leadership, the company continues to grow at 21% month-over-month and is projected to grow tenfold within the next year. To date, Designhill has helped over 1.1 million business owners source high-quality creatives and has supported a global creative community of 175,000 artists and designers across more than 180 countries. Rahul’s dedication to providing innovative solutions has earned him recognition as the Rising Entrepreneur of the Year 2019 and inclusion in Entrepreneur’s 35 Under 35 list in 2020. A serial entrepreneur, passionate marketer, investor, and advisor, he is a strong advocate of continuous learning and growth. Additionally, he frequently shares his entrepreneurial journey, insights, and growth strategies on podcasts to inspire aspiring entrepreneurs worldwide.
Jon Schram – Founder & CEO of The Purple Guys
We shifted to a service company that happens to deal with IT as
opposed to an IT that happens to provide service.
Jon Schram is an IT support expert and the founder & CEO of The Purple Guys, a tech company that has grown since 2001 to become the Midwest’s premier provider of IT support services. The Purple Guys is a fast-growing, 7-digit business that has helped hundreds of companies
grow by solving their IT problems and providing them with stress-free, bullet-proof tech support.