Introducing Dadasaheb Bhagat, whose remarkable success story exemplifies how resilience and dedication can overcome life’s challenges.
Originally from Beed, Maharashtra, Dadasaheb Bhagat embarked on his journey after completing high school. Transitioning from his village to Pune, he initially earned Rs 9,000 per month as a room service attendant after completing an ITI diploma program. Instead of opting for an industrial job, he chose to work at an Infosys guest house, where he managed room service, tea, and water for visitors.
During his tenure at Infosys, Bhagat developed a keen interest in the software sector and recognized its value. Despite lacking a college degree, he aspired to delve deeper into the corporate world. Encouraged to pursue his passion for animation and design, Bhagat worked during the day and attended evening classes. After completing the course, he secured a “real job” in Mumbai but eventually relocated to Hyderabad.
While working at a design and graphics firm in Hyderabad, Bhagat taught himself Python and C++. Realizing the time-consuming nature of creating visual effects, he envisioned building a library of reusable templates. He began selling these design templates online, marking the inception of his entrepreneurial journey.
Despite facing adversity due to a car accident, Bhagat dedicated his time to building design libraries while bedridden. He founded his first company, Ninthmotion, which quickly garnered a clientele of 6,000 global clients, including prestigious organizations like BBC Studios and 9XM music channel.
Undeterred by challenges, Bhagat conceptualized DooGraphics, his second venture, aiming to create an online graphic design platform comparable to Canva. Despite the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 lockdown, he relocated to his village in Beed, setting up operations in a hillside cattle shed with a reliable 4G network. Collaborating with friends trained in animation and design, Bhagat expanded DooGraphics, providing training to village youths and gaining 10,000 active users within six months, reaching audiences in Maharashtra, Delhi, Bangalore, Japan, Australia, and the UK.