BW Auto World 40 Under 40 Winner: Shishir Gandhi - A Tech-driven Approach
Born into a middle-class family, Gandhi's early exposure to financial constraints fueled his drive to seek additional income through entrepreneurial ventures. While he was one of the fortunate ones to get monthly pocket money, however, it wasn’t sufficient for his aspirations. That’s when he started his first business.
He later got into IIT Delhi (2006 batch) and stayed in a hostel which gave him the exposure outside the secured environment of being at home. It was during this time; Gandhi started his second business which was for a very short stint. But that’s when and where he realised that he wanted to create something that impacted lives, be it a brand, product, service, anything.
The founding of GarageWorks in 2016 marked a pivotal moment in Gandhi's career, as he sought to revolutionise the automobile aftermarket segment with a tech-driven, customer-centric approach. But his journey at GarageWorks has been nothing short of a rollercoaster ride. Despite facing challenges like demonetisation, GST implementation, and the Covid-19 pandemic, Gandhi's leadership and strategic decisions steered GarageWorks towards growth and success.
Under his guidance, GarageWorks secured funding, expanded its service network, and achieved significant revenue growth. As GarageWorks continues to thrive, Gandhi remains committed to his vision of global expansion and transforming the way two-wheeler services are delivered worldwide.
His four years of work experience in the insurance sector, two failed start-ups and three years of experience with a serial entrepreneur has contributed significantly to his learning curve in what he is today -- resilient, persistent and spirited.
