Here are some recent media features and mentions.
News18 highlights the inspiring journey of our founder, Murtaza Amin, who turned a small IT venture in Burhanpur into a thriving company that now employs 85 people. The article sheds light on how BizProspex, started from a single room in 2012, has grown into a successful data solutions firm, creating job opportunities locally and defying the trend of migration to metropolitan cities for work.
India Today features Murtaza Amin, founder of BizProspex, in response to comments by Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal regarding the lack of innovation among Indian startups. In a widely discussed post on X (formerly Twitter), Murtaza shared his firsthand experience of building a tech company from Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh, and the real-world challenges faced by entrepreneurs operating outside major metro cities. His insights resonated with many in the Indian startup ecosystem.
India News 53 features Murtaza Amin in a special video interview, highlighting how his impactful tweet captured the challenges faced by startup founders across India. Speaking from his experience as the founder of BizProspex, Murtaza sheds light on the realities of running a business from a non-metro city and becoming the voice of many aspiring entrepreneurs in the country.
Mid-Day News profiles the remarkable rise of BizProspex, in an article titled “Quietly Building a Global Business – From a Town Most People Can’t Find on a Map!” The feature highlights how Murtaza Amin built a successful global tech company from Burhanpur — far from the typical startup hubs. Without accelerators or metro-city exposure, his journey reflects grit, vision, and the belief that innovation can thrive anywhere.
In this podcast, @AnoopZombie chats with Murtaza Amin about the realities of doing business in India. They unpack the chaos of bootstrapping, highlight key challenges, and explore practical solutions for founders navigating India’s evolving startup landscape.
WordPress Nagpur invited Murtaza Amin as a panel speaker on their focused discussion titled ‘Realities of the Startup Journey’. As a seasoned entrepreneur and thought leader in the tech space, Murtaza shared strategic insights on innovation, scaling businesses, and the role of design thinking in building impactful digital experiences. His session was well-received for its practical wisdom and inspiration for emerging tech talent.
Hatke Story presents an inspiring editorial on Murtaza Amin, tracing his journey from limited access to technology in childhood to becoming the founder of a global IT services company. he piece recounts his first encounter with the internet in 2004 and how his self-driven passion for computers, despite the lack of formal education, laid the foundation for BizProspex. It’s a story of persistence, vision, and breaking barriers.
Forbes features Murtaza Amin, founder of Prospex Network LLC, in a piece exploring how freelance platform changes impact small business owners. Murtaza shares concerns about rising costs for project-based work and emphasizes his commitment to fairly compensating his team. The article highlights his business growth through Upwork, where he generated nearly $300,000 in revenue in 2015, and currently manages a team of both employees and contractors.
