Godwin's Tharasis: Chat, Play, Win, Repeat!
Godwin is an UCLA Graduate and co-founder of “Tharasis”- a loyalty program where people can socialise, play in-house games, and win big discounts at their favourite local hotspots.
To take social experiences to new heights, Godwin is actively building his platform to monetise simple, fun activities like chatting or playing games.
What inspired you to become an entrepreneur and start your own business?
The Social Network (The Movie)- still my favorite movie to date.
What was your biggest challenge as a startup founder, and how did you overcome it?
While it may be a common experience in India, persuading my parents to support my decision to quit my job and pursue my startup full-time was a significant challenge. This was especially true as I worked in the US and wanted to return to India to work on Tharasis. Convincing them required a lot of effort and determination.
Can you share any exciting news or upcoming projects you are currently working on?
After investing considerable time and navigating through various ups & downs, we are finally on the verge of launching our India-wide beta!
If your startup was a fictional character, what would it be and why?
It would be Explodey Boy (the real one from X-men). Because we're young and we're about to blow up.
How has Razorpay Rize helped you in your journey of being a founder?
Sharing perspectives of other founders. The Rize community has helped me with connections, but the biggest help is knowing that I'm not alone in this struggle and that so many founders have been in the same position as me.
