From ₹0 to ₹10 Crore: The Skill Sarathi Story of Samar and Siddharth

In a country where degrees often define success, Samar Sharma and Siddharth, two young entrepreneurs from Delhi, are proving that skills can build empires. Their venture, Skill Sarathi, has grown from a small online initiative into a ₹10 crore EdTech movement that’s empowering thousands of students to learn, earn, and grow in the digital era.

From Struggles to Startups

Samar Sharma (26), Founder & CEO of Skill Sarathi, comes from a lower-middle-class family where completing education itself was a challenge. With limited finances and no formal degree, he worked in multiple companies, investing every rupee he earned into learning new digital skills.
“I didn’t have money or support, but I had belief — that one idea will work someday,” says Samar.

During the 2020 lockdown, he observed India’s digital transformation — social media and online businesses booming, while millions lacked the skills to participate. That gap sparked the birth of his first company, Gyan Aur Paisa, in 2021. Between 2021–2023, it trained 30,000 learners and generated ₹6 Crore in revenue.

Seeing the massive impact, Samar rebranded the venture as Skill Sarathi, a brand built on one mission — to make India skilled, employable, and future-ready.

The Power of Team — Enter Siddharth

In 2024, Samar found the perfect partner to scale this vision — Siddharth (23), a business strategist, MBA graduate, and content creator. Siddharth has personally mentored over 5,000 individuals in business strategy and social media growth. Together, Samar and Siddharth form the core of Skill Sarathi — a blend of experience, vision, and youth-driven innovation. Siddharth focuses on content, branding, and strategic growth, while Samar drives product, operations, and the broader mission. Their combined energy and understanding of the digital landscape have helped Skill Sarathi grow into one of India’s most trusted EdTech startups.

What Skill Sarathi Offers

Skill Sarathi bridges the gap between education and employment by offering practical, industry-relevant learning programs The platform provides comprehensive training in digital marketing, personality development, artificial intelligence, sales & marketing, and corporate skills, helping learners unlock opportunities in jobs, freelancing, entrepreneurship, and social media income.

Unlike expensive institutes that charge lakhs, Skill Sarathi offers lifetime access courses at 60% lower prices, guided by top mentors and industry professionals. Each module focuses on learning by doing — helping students apply skills directly in real-world scenarios

(“Courses” → skillsarathi.com/courses)

Impact and Achievements

From a small online idea to a national brand, Skill Sarathi has trained 50,000+ students across India and achieved a total turnover of ₹10 Crore+. Many of its learners now earn six-figure incomes, work with top brands, or run their own startups.

In 2025, the company was honored with the MSME Bharat Award, recognizing its contribution to India’s skill development and digital education ecosystem

”Get your career Sarathi with Skill Sarathi — Skill means Skill Sarathi,”
says Samar, highlighting the brand’s core philosophy

Mission & Future Vision

Skill Sarathi’s mission is bold yet clear — to empower 5 lakh students within the next five years, helping them achieve digital independence, career growth, and social influence.
Both founders believe that skills are the new currency of success. As Siddharth adds,
“Our goal is to make learning practical, accessible, and inspiring — so that every Indian youth can turn their passion into income.”

With new courses, collaborations, and a growing community, the company is on track to build one of the largest skill-based education ecosystems in India.

(“Join the Skill Sarathi Community” → skillsarathi.com/join)

A Movement, Not Just a Company

Skill Sarathi’s success isn’t built on funding or hype — it’s built on trust, consistency, and impact. Bootstrapped from day one, the company remains profitable and respected in the EdTech space. Its founders continue to inspire a generation of learners and creators to believe that with skills, discipline, and vision, anything is possible.

Visit www.skillsarathi.com to explore the journey — and become part of India’s fastest-growing skill revolution. Because in today’s world, Skill means Skill Sarathi.