CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: BoostMyTalent, India’s first EdTech platform born in Devbhumi Uttarakhand, is redefining Career Counseling by providing personalized guidance, transparent college comparisons, financial assistance, and guaranteed placement support for students pursuing MBA, MCA, M.Tech, B.Tech, BBA, BCA, and other professional courses.
With a student-first approach, BoostMyTalent addresses the misleading rankings, inflated placement claims, and lack of clarity in college admissions that leave many students confused about their educational choices. By offering one-on-one counselling, unbiased college insights, and structured career planning, the platform ensures that students make informed, financially sound, and career-driven decisions.
Identifying the Problem: Why BoostMyTalent Was Created
For years, students seeking admission to professional courses have struggled with multiple challenges regarding College selection, availability of Scholarships, Education loans, and the viability of Job Placements. The challenges they face include:
Unverified and misleading rankings that prioritize college marketing over actual student benefits.
Lack of transparency in college placements, with exaggerated salary figures and misleading employment statistics.
High tuition fees and application costs often leave students burdened with unnecessary loans.
Lack of Right Criteria to select specialization across different courses leads to poor career outcomes.
“We realized that students don’t need another ranking website or an information portal focused on lead generation for colleges. They need a platform that genuinely guides them through the complexities of admissions, finances, and placements—one that is driven by facts, not marketing hype. And that’s how BoostMyTalent was born,” – Sandesh Sharma, Founder & CEO, BoostMyTalent.
Overcoming Challenges to Build a Startup in Rishikesh
While the vision for BoostMyTalent was clear, building a tech-driven education platform in Rishikesh was far from easy. Unlike Delhi, Bengaluru, or Mumbai, Rishikesh lacked the startup ecosystem, infrastructure, and workforce needed to scale a digital business.
Key challenges included:
Poor Mobile & Internet Connectivity: Reliable broadband was unheard of in Rishikesh, making virtual counselling and platform development difficult. Frequent outages meant lost business opportunities. The team tackled this by setting up multiple broadband connections from different providers to ensure seamless nationwide operations.
Lack of Skilled Professionals in Uttarakhand: With limited job opportunities in the region, most professionals have migrated to metro cities. Hiring local career counsellors, content specialists, and tech experts proved difficult. Instead of waiting for a solution, BoostMyTalent created one: they trained and upskilled local talent while onboarding experienced professionals remotely.
Building Trust with Colleges and Employers: Many educational institutions and recruiters hesitated to engage with a startup based in Rishikesh.
Turning Challenges into Opportunities
Rather than waiting for partnerships to develop organically, BoostMyTalent created opportunities for engagement by inviting colleges, financial institutions, and recruiters to visit their office in Rishikesh. The company strategically coordinated these visits with partner holiday schedules, encouraging them to explore the scenic tri-city
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