Ashfaque

Past three years have been wild. Lots of learning, a few sleepless nights, and the absolute privilege of building alongside some incredible founders and business owners. Working with people who can see something before it exists, and then trusting us to help bring that vision to life, is honestly the best part of what we do. Every time one of those ideas turns into a real business, a smoother operation, or a better experience for their customers, it feels special all over again. Over the last three years, we’ve had the chance to: Partner with founders at very different stages, from “I just have this idea…” to “We need to scale this and expand it to more countries.”​ Help turn rough sketches, voice notes, and late-night calls into brands, websites, and systems that now run every single day in the background of their businesses.​ Here are a few of the businesses we’ve been lucky to work with 😃 Next year already looks…interesting. There are a few things in motion that feel bigger than what we’ve done so far, and that’s both exciting and a little scary in the best way.​ If you’re a founder or business owner reading this: What’s one thing you’re proud you shipped in the last year? And what’s one thing you want to bring to life next year but haven’t started yet?​ Would love to read your answers in the comments and quietly cheer you on from here. Happy Holidays 🎄

@imYadav31 It never happens if you let the bank know about your travel plans so they whitelist transactions coming from those countries Learnt it hard way haha

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@khyatimaloo Is it like this in most places ? Like is it better to travel with backpack instead of trolley bag ?

Japan this Japan that. Here’s one thing to give you all who just got back PTSD. 🫣 P.s I love Japan. This is my second time, love love Japan.

@themkmaker @SimpleAnalytic @IronBrands16 Thanks for sharing it

@thisisashfaque It’s @SimpleAnalytic by @IronBrands16

SEO sometimes takes so much time but once it works, it's basically free traffic. I made this free tool around our ICP last year this time and forgot about it. For months it used to get below 100 visitors per month. Around January, we added some content + Youtube video about the tool and embedded it on the page. Again, a very low effort work. For the last couple of months it has started ranking and bringing 3000+ new visitors per month on autopilot.

How about protein water and protein air as well

@itschrisjayden @helloitsolly I am sure every country has something, probably not as good as US but it’s good enough Ps. I am based in India

@thisisashfaque @helloitsolly creditcard game for non us people?

Finally done with Airbnb Had some incredible stays But when it goes wrong their support is offensively bad: scripted, inane, slow

@ganeshsonawane The hiring struggle is real Hope the person has valid excuse for this

live footage of me waiting for candidate to join the interview

@helloitsolly There are some 3,4 star as well that costs just $50 a day and less as well with all amenities, safety and breakfast

@helloitsolly Also it's not very expensive as most people think, for example, couple of properties in Bali Also you will really love suite upgrade with good loyalty considering you already travel alot

@tibo_maker @qwertyu_alex you should build this physical product brand honestly

lmao @qwertyu_alex sent me this insane what you can do with AI these days 🤣

@imYadav31 @TsaTekk I used to pack it in small boxes and carry everywhere, used to be so much hassle But used to help to stay on diet big time

@thisisashfaque @TsaTekk These travel sachets are best this ever I used 2 carry box earlier which took space in trolley. Now use and throw 😅

Airbnb or 5-star hotel, one thing remains constant: My 30g protein cold coffee ☕💪 Because travel is fun, but no compromise on the basics. Protein first. Exploring later. Use code BOOK1A for monster savings at @TsaTekk

@outofofficedaku @rohit821pat @Revv_India This lose hundreds of customers by this post alone These founders don’t realise what they are building and work like old Karkhana mindset

I am a regular customer for @Revv_India and rent cars with them. Each time I got a clean and nice car for the premium rental fee they charge. The last bookings something strange happened and the owner of an SUV came to drop his car for me. The car was filthy dirty + I was skeptical to give my ID proofs. Still took it as multiple things lined up for the day and the next car would be only available post 6 hours. Owner came 30 mins late and on asking simply said give the car 30 mins late. Simple. Post trip reached out to Customer Care. They said it's a normal process when our cars are in service station etc. Weird as it's nowhere mentioned on their website. They said you should have got it deep cleaned and we would have paid the bill. Great so I use my rental time to get it deep cleaned. Excellent. Asked for proof which I shared. ALWAYS CLICK TIMESTAMPED PHOTOS OF YOUR RENTAL CAR. HELPS. They made a decision to refund ₹500 as a good will gesture which is absurd. That's the fee you pay for car drop and pick. They don't have any escalation matrix on their website. Will be filing a consumer complaint soon. Just putting it out here so you know if renting a car from them. (Photo of invoice is post they refunded ₹500. Car rental was for 14 hours daytime) #JanhitMeinJaari Savdhan Rahe Satark Rahe

@vinodchendhil May be, it’s been working for me for 10 years and I never messed up my diet, do one a year

@thisisashfaque Sorry tbh it doesn't do any of those for me. It's just a fancy cold drink minus the guilt. At best it gives a good caffeine boost for me. Water and filter coffee is better.

Moms a doctor and she hates me having diet coke. So now on a diet coke detox ( used to have atleast one can a day). I am holding up ok ok.

@FI_InvestIndia Do you think politicians are stupid to do this? It’s all just fake promises to win elections Everything is going into their pocket

🚨 Bengal Taxpayers, This One’s For You! 💰 BJP has promised ₹3,000 every month to over 2.42 crore women heads of families in West Bengal. Let’s do the simple math with your money: - ₹3,000 × 12 months = ₹36,000 per woman per year - 2.42 crore women × ₹36,000 = ₹87,120 CRORE every single year That’s ₹87,120 Crore of taxpayers’ money being transferred directly from the state budget to bank accounts every year. For context: ✅ Current Lakshmir Bhandar (TMC) costs ~₹27,000 crore ✅ BJP’s plan = more than 3 times the current spend This isn’t “free money” — it’s our tax rupees, GST collections, and state revenues being redirected. Roads, schools, hospitals, power and jobs will now compete with this massive cash transfer. Would you support it? Or do you think Bengal’s taxpayers deserve a clearer debate on where their hard-earned money should go first? #FI

Any reference for customised T-shirts for brands Looking for vendor for multiple orders ?

@Vinamralongani @airindia I am still struggling to make peace with it But I can’t see AirIndia becoming 50% of airlines Vistara was in a decade

@thisisashfaque @airindia Vistara was, and always will be, special to me. But it's gone now, and as someone who flew only with Vistara, I’ve made peace with that.

People often ask why I choose @airindia. Simple: as Indians, we should support our own. Also, as a Platinum customer, I’ve seen service consistency improve vastly over the past year. My Ahmedabad flights this week were superb. Great food and warm Indian hospitality. #AvGeek