Wed Sep 18 04:23:45 UTC 2024: ## From Silicon Valley to Pune: Ex-Meta Engineer Returns to India to Launch Startup
**Pune, India** – Rohan Bhide, a former Meta engineer who left behind a lucrative six-figure salary in the US, has returned to his native India to launch his own startup. Driven by a lifelong passion for building consumer products, Bhide meticulously prepared for his entrepreneurial journey, gaining diverse experiences at Meta and StubHub, where he learned to wear multiple hats and lead teams.
After years of careful planning and saving, Bhide decided to move back to India, attracted by the country’s booming tech scene and the potential of a vast consumer market. He also saw opportunities in government initiatives promoting digital adoption, making India an ideal place to build a consumer tech product.
Bhide, who quit his job at StubHub and left behind a $580,000 annual compensation, is now working with a high school friend, also a former US resident, to launch their startup in the coming months.
While adjusting to the realities of Indian life, including driving on bustling roads, Bhide finds joy in being closer to his family and culture. He also recognizes the impact the US has had on him, calling it his “second home,” despite feeling a pang of sadness leaving New York this summer.
Bhide’s story highlights the growing trend of skilled professionals returning to India to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams, fueled by a dynamic tech ecosystem and the allure of a large, growing consumer base.
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