How a Former Rickshaw Puller Founded the Crorepati Startup RodBez.

In the crowded streets of Bihar, a man once pulled a rickshaw to feed his family. Today, that same man is the founder of RodBez, a startup valued in crores. His journey from the dust of Patna’s lanes to the fast lanes of India’s startup world captures the spirit of modern Indian entrepreneurship and the hunger for growth that defines the country’s young business minds.

RodBez, a carpooling app connecting riders and private vehicle owners in Bihar, was started by Dilkhush Kumar, a former rickshaw puller who believed there had to be a better way to move people affordably. He didn’t have access to capital or a fancy degree, but he had something far greater — an idea born out of experience. Long hours on the road had given him insight into transportation problems that others overlooked. He turned that insight into an opportunity.

What began as a small local solution soon caught the attention of investors and media. RodBez offers intercity carpooling services that help travelers find rides at nearly half the price of traditional taxis. The model is simple and rooted in trust, connecting verified drivers with passengers heading in the same direction. Bihar’s young commuters quickly embraced it, and the app’s downloads grew rapidly. Within months, RodBez started expanding to nearby states and now sees thousands of daily users.

Dilkhush’s story is more than just a business success. It’s a story of leadership built on grit. While many talk about startup culture in metros, RodBez was born in the heart of small-town India. Dilkhush showed that entrepreneurship is not limited to those with English-speaking backgrounds or startup mentors. He learned about app design, funding, and digital marketing from YouTube videos, turning self-learning into a weapon. That effort helped him raise funding and build a small but dedicated team.

His biggest challenge wasn’t money but mindset. Convincing people to believe in carpooling and trust strangers for rides was not easy in Bihar. But his persistence and ability to understand local travel pain points helped him build community confidence. Slowly, word of mouth spread and RodBez became a household name for affordable long-distance travel.

Today, Dilkhush employs dozens of young people who once faced the same struggles he did. His story reminds the Indian business world that startups are not just born from technology but from necessity and courage. RodBez continues to grow, showing that dreams can rise from any street, even those once crossed by a humble rickshaw puller.

His journey is not just about an app but about rewriting what is possible for small-town India. It is proof that true entrepreneurship in India comes from resilience, street-smart thinking, and the will to move forward, no matter where you start, also appeared on the show Shark Tank India.