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Building Khyaal: How Hemanshu Jain Reached 3M Older Adults in India

from The AgeTech Podcast - by TheGerontechnologist · host Keren Etkin

Most startups think reaching older adults is impossible. Hemanshu Jain proved them wrong. In this episode of The AgeTech Podcast, Hemanshu, who’s the CEO and founder of Khyaal, shares how he turned a WhatsApp group into India’s #4 most downloaded app by older adults, now serving over 3 million users. We dive into: How community-first thinking powered Khyaal’s growth Cultural nuances in designing for India’s elders Why second-time founders prioritize distribution The role of AI, nostalgia, and hybrid engagement Advice for AgeTech founders who want to build for scale Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, or anyone curious about the future of aging - this one’s packed with insights.

Most startups think reaching older adults is impossible. Hemanshu Jain proved them wrong. In this episode of The AgeTech Podcast, Hemanshu, who’s the CEO and founder of Khyaal, shares how he turned a WhatsApp group into India’s #4 most downloaded app by older adults, now serving over 3 million users. We dive into: How community-first thinking powered Khyaal’s growth Cultural nuances in designing for India’s elders Why second-time founders prioritize distribution The role of AI, nostalgia, and hybrid engagement Advice for AgeTech founders who want to build for scale Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, or anyone curious about the future of aging - this one’s packed with insights.

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