Today, we are interviewing Vedarth Deshpande, a 26 years old founder of Socinova & Trigacy, a global social media and digital marketing agency. They have worked with more than 1500 companies from more than 20 countries since 2014.
- Please tell us something about yourself.
I started Socinova when I was 19. I am a college dropout. I always wanted to run a business, and when I saw an opportunity, I grabbed it. Now, after 6 years, I’ve worked with over 1500+ clients worldwide and established myself as an expert in small business social media marketing.
- How did you get into what you do right now? Please tell us more about your journey?
In December 2014, I was looking for ways to make money online and stumbled upon freelancing websites like Fiverr. And I thought, oh yes, I can do something here. And that’s how it started. My clients started asking me if I can do this and that. I always believe in saying yes as that made me learn new things. And that’s what I did. I said yes to opportunities as they came, and that’s how Socinova started to grow.
- Who are your role models?
My role model is my father, Mr. Shriram Deshpande, who himself is a longtime business owner and a Chartered Accountant in India. Whatever business sense I have, I got it from him. He and my family supported me in starting my company; hence I came to be.
- What inspires you?
What I’m really inspired by is the fascinating prospect of technology. Technology is really the final frontier in human evolution, and its endless growth keeps me motivated. It’s my life goal to keep developing companies that use technology to make people’s lives better.
- Please tell us about your company.
I am the founder and manager of Socinova & Trigacy, an affordable digital marketing agency. We specialise in helping startups and small businesses get started and get going on social media. We build websites, work on SEO, manage social media channels, run advertising campaigns & do a lot more for companues.
By outsourcing social media management to us for as little as $99 a month, small businesses can free themselves from the hassle of social media and don’t need to hire a full-time person. As simple as that! We’ve been flourishing since 30th June 2014.
- What’s your most memorable experience?
My most memorable experience is the day I started my company on 10th December 2014. Literally, I remember coming into the office and wondering what to do next. I had no experience of working in any company, I didn’t even give an interview anywhere. Starting my company was my first professional experience.
- Which social media channels work best for promoting your work? What exactly do you do on the social media channel that makes it work for you?
For me, Facebook and LinkedIn work well. Facebook helps me stay updated with my friends and family, and LinkedIn helps me provide updates about my business to my network. I try to keep my updates informative and exciting for the readers; hence they get good engagement.
- What’s your greatest fear?
My greatest fear is losing my ability to work. I want to work till the day I die. I really like my work this much.
- Looking back, what’s one thing you wish you understood better before you ever got started?
When I started, I knew nothing, literally. I was a 19 year introvert kid. I wish I were more social so I could have built my company faster. Being an introvert, it took me time to open up and start meeting people.
- What are the strategies that helped you become successful in your journey?
My strategy is simple, be dedicated, and do the simple things first. I started with what I could do. And as I did more, I could do more. That’s how I think progress is made.
- What keeps you going when things get tough?
The thing that keeps me going is knowing that I have nothing else to fall back on. I have no significant education, no job experience, or anything else that I could do otherwise. Socinova & Trigacy are the only things I have, and I give it my best.
- Any message for our readers.
My only message to readers: Do not stop because you think you aren’t perfect yet. Just start with what you have. The forests would be so quiet if only the birds who have the best voice would be singing.
- How can people connect with you?
Anyone can email me at care@socinova.com or call me directly +91-7387394002
My personal website is: https://manager.deshpee.com
