BA
Ludhiana, Punjab
Ola
Bhavish Aggarwal
The IITian who fought Uber on home soil and didn't blink — then bet everything again on building India's EV stack.
Founder-vs-incumbent mindsetVertical integrationLong bets
Struggles
First startup failed within months. Ola almost lost driver-supply war in 2016. Public clashes with regulators.
Family
Younger brother Ankush ran Ola Foods. Married to Rajalaxmi.
The full story
From day one to today.
The journey
Milestones, not magic.
2010
Quit Microsoft Research to start a travel site. It failed.
2011
Founded Ola Cabs from a one-room office in Mumbai.
2017
Fought Uber to a draw in India — the only one who did.
2022
Launched Ola Electric. Bet the next decade on EVs.
Wins
- Built Ola into a defining brand from Ludhiana, Punjab.
Setbacks
- First startup failed within months. Ola almost lost driver-supply war in 2016. Public clashes with regulators.
News, interviews & references
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Next journey
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