Running a Startup: The Realities Beyond the Glamour

Spandan Keot (CEO and Founder, Ujudebug) is a technically sophisticated and business-savvy professional with a passion for solving customer problems. He is driven by an innate sense of curiosity. His talent, combined with his extensive experience in the Information Technology industry, has enabled him to build a successful company from scratch. An avid programmer, Spandan has always been fascinated by how the software works. As a teenager, he dabbled in programming before finally deciding to pursue Computer Engineering. After that he ventured into entrepreneurship, founding Ujudebug - A Technology Company in 2016, which has now become one of the most reputable IT companies in Northeast India. He has also been the driving force behind a couple of startups in Assam. He has been selected as a mentor for two consecutive years for the Smart India Hackathon organized by Govt of India. He is also known for his ability to deliver keynotes at various institutions such as IIT Guwahati, Assam Down Town University, GIMT Guwahati, NITS Mirza, IIE Guwahati, and others.