Rahul Vijay Rathod
Rahul Vijay Rathod, born on October 17, 1995, in Turbhe, New Mumbai, hails from a humble background as the son of a rickshaw driver, Vijay Hanumant Rathod, and Shardabai Vijay Rathod. Faced with financial challenges, Rahul, from a young age, actively engaged in work to support his family.
Education and Early Career
Rahul began his educational journey at Dr. C. V. Samant Vidhyalaya in Turbhe and later attended Dnyan Vikas Sanstha College in Koparkhairane, completing his education up to the 12th grade. Following his early education, he joined the workforce as an office boy at the Head Office of Himalaya Builders and Developers in Vashi. During his tenure, he immersed himself in the intricacies of the real estate industry, gaining expertise in marketing, home loans, sales, management, and leadership.
Driven by a thirst for knowledge and growth, Rahul decided to take a break from his job, temporarily taking up his father's rickshaw, and enrolled in part-time courses in digital marketing and communication at an institute in Airoli.
Entrepreneurial Journey
Armed with a certificate from the Government of Maharashtra and a wealth of experiences, Rahul founded MakaanBhai.com, a revolutionary real estate platform. The platform, based in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai, offers a unique proposition—0% brokerage for customers involved in property dealings. Rahul's vision for MakaanBhai.com is to provide free services to customers, eliminating service charges and brokerage, making it investor-friendly and inclusive.
Awards
- Innovator of the Year Award (2020)
- Social Impact Champion (2021)
- Entrepreneurial Excellence in Technology (2019)
- Environmental Sustainability Pioneer (2022)
- Young Business Leader of the Decade (2018-2028)
- Customer-centric Business of the Year (2017)