{"id":13386,"date":"2025-05-24T14:18:30","date_gmt":"2025-05-24T08:48:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/?p=13386"},"modified":"2025-09-28T16:19:37","modified_gmt":"2025-09-28T16:19:37","slug":"inshorts-founder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/inshorts-founder\/","title":{"rendered":"Inshorts Founder: The Visionary Behind India\u2019s Leading News App"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because people get less time to read and because so much information pours in each day, Inshorts makes it easy to quickly grasp the main news stories. Central to this shift is the visionary Inshorts founder, whose new approach to news has won millions of fans in India and worldwide. This article takes a close look at the founder of Inshorts and his history, the stages he took and the elements that helped Inshorts succeed as a popular news app in India.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 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href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/inshorts-founder\/#What_do_we_know_about_Azhar_Iqubal\" >What do we know about Azhar Iqubal?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/inshorts-founder\/#History_of_the_Founders\" >History of the Founders<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/inshorts-founder\/#What_sparked_the_idea_of_Inshorts\" >What sparked the idea of Inshorts<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/inshorts-founder\/#Key_Motivations\" >Key Motivations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/inshorts-founder\/#Difficulties_for_the_Founders\" >Difficulties for the Founders<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/inshorts-founder\/#How_Inshorts_Works\" >How Inshorts Works<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/inshorts-founder\/#Features_That_Set_Inshorts_Apart\" >Features That Set Inshorts Apart<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/inshorts-founder\/#Milestones_and_Growth\" >Milestones and Growth<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/inshorts-founder\/#Timeline_of_Key_Events\" >Timeline of Key Events<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/inshorts-founder\/#How_the_Inshorts_founder_believes_leadership_should_be_practiced\" >How the Inshorts founder believes leadership should be practiced.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/inshorts-founder\/#How_it_Affects_Indias_News_Habits\" >How it Affects India\u2019s News Habits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/inshorts-founder\/#What_Lies_Ahead_and_Our_Vision\" >What Lies Ahead and Our Vision<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/inshorts-founder\/#Profile_of_Inshorts_Founders\" >Profile of Inshorts Founders<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/inshorts-founder\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_the_Inshorts_Founder\"><\/span><b>Who is the Inshorts Founder?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The startup was founded by Azhar Iqubal, Deepit Purkayastha and Anunay Arunav. They formed the app with a goal to make news easier and more interesting for youth and people with busy routines. With the vision and technical knowledge of both, together they constructed a platform that is reshaping the news experience in India.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_we_know_about_Azhar_Iqubal\"><\/span><b>What do we know about Azhar Iqubal?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Azhar Iqubal is an entrepreneur who has won recognition for improving how people get their news with his startup, inShorts. By giving clear and brief news, he has gained a lot of attention and succeeded. The article examines where Azhar came from, what he studied, How he launched inShorts, what his accomplishments are and his role as an investor on Shark Tank India.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"History_of_the_Founders\"><\/span><b>History of the Founders<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Azhar Iqubal graduated from IIT Delhi and was interested in media and technology.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also an IIT Delhi alumnus, Deepit provided the team with experience and talent in both product development and user experience.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being experienced in finance and marketing, Anunay added important strategic and growth advice to the team.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Together, they had all the right skills to help build and grow a tech startup in the media industry.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_sparked_the_idea_of_Inshorts\"><\/span><b>What sparked the idea of Inshorts<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The guys behind Inshorts realized that many people want to stay up to date with the news, but they don\u2019t have time to read full articles. It was clear to them that there was space in the market for a news app that delivered accurate, short news fast.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Motivations\"><\/span><b>Key Motivations<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reduce Complex Information:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> To change complex news stories into short summaries, you can read them in no more than 60 words.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Enhance your Platform for Young People<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Since these generations love reading news fast on their phones, make your platform suited to them.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Stop Fake Stories:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> So you get unbiased news selected by a group of editors.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Difficulties_for_the_Founders\"><\/span><b>Difficulties for the Founders<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Building a disruptive media platform was not easy. The founders faced several problems, such as<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Facing Competing News<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Requesting readers to change from reading news all the way to enjoying news on channels and websites.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Being Trusted:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Making sure that news synopses are factual and still keep all the important details.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Scaling Technology:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ensuring your app can run well for millions of users.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Generating consistent<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> income from the product that improves, rather than harms, user experience.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In spite of these problems, the focus on new ideas and excellent content allowed Inshorts to establish its place among many competitors.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Inshorts_Works\"><\/span><b>How Inshorts Works<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inshorts summarizes news articles from multiple sources and presents them in a simple, two-sentence format. The app covers a wide range of categories including politics, sports, entertainment, technology, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Features_That_Set_Inshorts_Apart\"><\/span><b>Features That Set Inshorts Apart<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Feature<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Description<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>60-Word Summaries<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">News stories condensed into short, punchy summaries<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Editorial Team<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skilled editors curate and verify content daily<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Clean User Interface<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimalist design focusing on easy navigation<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Personalized Feed<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AI-driven recommendations based on user preferences<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Multilingual Support<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">News available in English and multiple Indian languages<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This combination of technology and human editorial judgment ensures that users get credible, relevant, and quick updates anytime, anywhere.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Milestones_and_Growth\"><\/span><b>Milestones and Growth<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since its launch in 2013, Inshorts has witnessed rapid growth and achieved several milestones, thanks to the relentless efforts of its founders.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Timeline_of_Key_Events\"><\/span><b>Timeline of Key Events<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Year<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Milestone<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2013<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inshorts founded by Azhar Iqubal, Deepit Purkayastha, and Anunay Arunav<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2015<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">App hits 1 million downloads<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2017<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secures funding from prominent investors including Tiger Global Management<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2018<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expands to cover local news and regional languages<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2020<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crosses 10 million monthly active users<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2023<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Launches Inshorts Video, expanding into short video news content<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The founders\u2019 ability to steer the company through funding rounds, user acquisition, and product expansion reflects their strategic vision and adaptability.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_the_Inshorts_founder_believes_leadership_should_be_practiced\"><\/span><b>How the Inshorts founder believes leadership should be practiced.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Inshorts\u2019 leaders view users as their top priority. How they lead the organization reflects their leadership style which is:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relying on user information to improve both content and features.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Agile Product Development, changes are made according to user feedback.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enabling Teams Encouraging workers to think and work independently.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fighting misinformation is at the core of our activities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The result is a culture driven by improvement and trust among its users.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_it_Affects_Indias_News_Habits\"><\/span><b>How it Affects India\u2019s News Habits<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>How millions of Indians get their news has been greatly affected by Inshorts.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More people can now understand, as barriers to language and reading are reducing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saving busy people time by quickly sharing the latest information.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Making news interesting and meaningful for people under 25.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stopping Fake News: Creating an alternative to social media\u2019s unverified news.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Lies_Ahead_and_Our_Vision\"><\/span><b>What Lies Ahead and Our Vision<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The creators of Inshorts are working on new ideas, looking ahead to more video news, smarter customization and serving users around the world. Still, the goal is to deliver information to users in the easiest and quickest way possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Profile_of_Inshorts_Founders\"><\/span><b>Profile of Inshorts Founders<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Founder Name<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Education<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Role at Inshorts<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Key Strengths<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Contribution<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Azhar Iqubal<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IIT Delhi, Computer Science<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CEO &amp; Product Lead<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technology, Product Design<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conceptualized and built the app<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deepit Purkayastha<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IIT Delhi, Engineering<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CTO &amp; Technology Head<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engineering, UX\/UI<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Developed the core app framework<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anunay Arunav<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business, Marketing<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">COO &amp; Growth Strategist<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marketing, Business Strategy<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Led business development and growth<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The story of the <\/span><b>Inshorts founder<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> trio is a testament to how vision, technical skill, and user-centric thinking can disrupt even the most traditional industries. By identifying a critical gap in news consumption habits and leveraging technology to deliver concise, trustworthy news, Azhar Iqubal, Deepit Purkayastha, and Anunay Arunav have built a platform that resonates with millions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As digital content consumption continues to evolve, the founders\u2019 commitment to innovation and quality journalism will likely keep Inshorts at the forefront of the news industry. For anyone interested in the intersection of technology, media, and entrepreneurship, the journey of the Inshorts founders offers valuable lessons on vision, resilience, and impact.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>You Might Also Like :- <a href=\"https:\/\/darkgray-pelican-245271.hostingersite.com\/blogs\/near-death-experience-inside-indigo-mid-air-ordeal\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Near Death Experience- Inside IndiGo Mid-Air Ordeal<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Because people get less time to read and because so much information pours in each day, Inshorts makes it easy to quickly grasp the main news stories. 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