Their story is one of grit, vision, and a relentless pursuit to empower\u00a0young entrepreneurs<\/a> worldwide<\/p>\n Aiju, a serial entrepreneur with a computer science degree, had already tasted the entrepreneurial rollercoaster. In August 2020, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, he quit a stable job to found\u00a0Wecodelife Pvt Ltd<\/a>, a technology services company.<\/p>\n \u201cI always wanted to build tech products that could help society,\u201d Aiju T. Biju, the co-founder & CEO of Genezez, reflects on his early days as an entrepreneur during an exclusive interview with Startup Pedia<\/a>.<\/p>\n His ambition was infectious, and when Athul, an electronics engineering graduate, joined Wecodelife as an intern, a new partnership was born.<\/p>\n Read More: 40% Homestays In India Are Not Listed Online For Bookings; To Solve This, Hyd Engineer Builds India\u2019s 1st No-<\/a>Commission Travel App For Hosts<\/a><\/p>\n The Background Story:<\/p>\n Athul Peter\u2019s rise at Wecodelife was meteoric. Starting as an intern, he climbed to HR head and then director within two years, mentored by Aiju.\u00a0 \u201cWe saw how traditional educational systems failed to nurture confident, impactful tech-led founders and entrepreneurs,\u201d says Athul Peter, now the co-founder & COO of Genezez.<\/p>\n But it was a revelation during their work at Reality Mind that sparked Genezez.<\/p>\n Aiju recalls the struggle of his early entrepreneurial days, \u201cWhen I started as an entrepreneur in 2020, there was no support system. Finding mentors or investors was like searching for a needle in a haystack.\u201d<\/p>\n He noticed a glaring gap in the Indian startup ecosystem<\/a>\u2014first-time entrepreneurs, especially those with socially inclined ventures, lacked a platform to connect seamlessly with like-minded founders and investors.<\/p>\n Thus, in November 2023, Genezez was born, an AI-powered, invitation-only networking platform designed to be the ultimate digital ecosystem for serious entrepreneurs and investors.<\/p>\n Read More:\u00a0Bengaluru Startup Is Building The World\u2019s First Fully Reusable Medium-Lift Rockets, Cuts Launch Costs \u2013 Aims to Achieve What Space Hasn\u2019t<\/a><\/p>\n Building a Global Marketplace for Founders:<\/p>\n Genezez isn\u2019t just another social media app; it\u2019s a founder-to-founder (F2F) marketplace where entrepreneurs and investors connect without middlemen. <\/p>\n Launched in beta on Android<\/a> and iOS<\/a> in October 2024, the Genezez app offers key features like AI-powered business matchmaking, a \u2018Business Requirement Wall\u2019 for posting needs, and the Genezez Angel Investors Network (GAIN) for funding opportunities.<\/p>\n \u201cGenezez is a one-stop solution\u2014a socially inclined global tech platform for F2F networking and collaboration,\u201d Aiju explains, his eyes gleaming with pride.<\/p>\n The platform\u2019s exclusivity sets it apart.<\/p>\n Operating on an invite-only basis, Genezez verifies all applicants to ensure a high-value and sincere community. With over 2,800 users from 10+ countries and 2,200 more on the waiting list, the platform is gaining traction.<\/p>\n Entrepreneurs can join curated groups\u2014like an e-commerce founders’ group or mobile app innovators club\u2014to share resources, while investors can access a curated deal flow through Genezez\u2019s GAIN.<\/p>\n \u201cGenezez is built only by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, C-suite executives, and investors, not job seekers or freelancers,\u201d Aiju explains the business-first ethos of the app to Startup Pedia.<\/p>\n Read More: With Just 25 Employees, Chennai Entrepreneur Builds a \u20b930 Cr Turnover Biz in 2 Years \u2014 Says, \u201cI Let the Product Do the Marketing\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n A Bootstrapped Battle: Trials and Triumphs<\/p>\n Building Genezez wasn\u2019t without its share of challenges. As a bootstrapped, pre-revenue, and pre-seed startup, Aiju and Athul faced financial crunches that tested their resolve.<\/p>\n \u201cThere have been many instances where it was tough to sustain, but we\u2019ve overcome challenges through our hard work, self-belief, and willpower,\u201d Aiju admits.<\/p>\n Marketing a global product from Kochi posed another hurdle.<\/p>\n With no external funding, every rupee came from their pockets, yet they relied on word-of-mouth and influencer marketing to grow. Despite tight finances, their team of 10 is expanding, with plans to hire a CFO and a CGO.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019ve survived hard times and now we\u2019re looking for long-term partnerships with VCs and incubators to scale,\u201d Athul Peter reveals.<\/p>\n The co-founders\u2019 belief in Genezez\u2019s social impact keeps them grounded.<\/p>\n The platform\u2019s beta phase, ending in June 2025, was a crucible for further refining the app based on user feedback, proving its proof of concept.<\/p>\n Founders from across the globe are now forming collaborations and securing clients through Genezez, a testament to its potential.<\/p>\n \n Read More: Kolkata-based 35 Y-O Financial Expert With 13 Degrees Turns Teacher; Builds A Finance Learning Platform With Over 50K Students Globally<\/a><\/p>\n A Vision Beyond Borders: <\/p>\n Genezez\u2019s ambitions are as vast as the global startup ecosystem it serves.\u00a0<\/p>\n![\"IMG_3462\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/img_3462-2025-08-08-13-14-51.jpg\")
Aiju and Athul with their team members<\/p>\n
Their shared roots in Ernakulam and a mutual goal to create meaningful technology forged a bond stronger than mere colleagues.
By October 2023, they co-founded Reality Mind Foundation<\/a>, a non-profit dedicated to revolutionising education by training over 1,000 young entrepreneurs and students in socially responsible entrepreneurship and technology.<\/p>\n![\"IMG_2645](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/img_2645-1-2025-08-08-15-55-01.jpg\")
Aiju T. Biju and Athul Peter together<\/p>\n![\"Mockupimg2\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/mockupimg2-2025-08-08-16-31-21.png\")
The Genezez mobile app<\/p>\n
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The Genezez app allows founders, entrepreneurs, and investors to network & collaborate with each other<\/p>\n