SHUBHAM AGRAWAL empowered 1.6 million businesses with AI to build deeper relationships.
In today’s fast-paced business world, what if building meaningful connections could be as effortless as sending a single photo of a paper business card on WhatsApp could instantly become a saved contact, trigger a personalized email, schedule a follow-up meeting, log an entry in your lead sheet or a CRM, all automagically?
Shubham Agrawal, a young techie with a passion for networking, turned this idea into reality. With a decade of firsthand experience in business networking with leaders, learning the power of human connection in driving business growth. This deep understanding of networking, combined with his entrepreneurial spirit, led to the creation of GRID AI, a networking AI agent designed to make business relationships not just faster but more meaningful
GRID AI is today helping over 1.6 million professionals to start meaningful conversations immediately after exchanging business cards while making relationship-building seamless, secure, personal, and action-driven on WhatsApp AI agent here +91-9985657678.
Business Outreach Magazine takes a closer look at how this idea turned into a movement – scaling from a single insight to a platform serving professionals in 280+ industries.
Shubham continues “In events and business meetings exchanging business cards are often left over the table and never get beyond that. The real magic happens when you follow up, build relationships, add value, and stay on top of the mind”.
Operating across 7+ countries and 100+ Cities, GRID has grown into a leading networking tool. The founder believes: Opportunities Flow Through People. Coming from a middle-class background, Shubham experienced firsthand the gap between having no network and building a strong one to have a consistent flow of business – and that became GRID’s mission: to connect people with speed and purpose.
Scaling GRID came with its own tough calls. Like many founders, Shubham faced the pressure to add more features, more bells and whistles. He focused on what truly mattered to users keeping data privacy as the top priority while maintaining end to end encryption following whatsapp guidelines.
Throughout his entrepreneurial journey, Shubham Agrawal stayed curious – constantly learning and adapting. He credits much of his growth to the right mentorship, guided by individuals who had already navigated the tough realities of building in a competitive landscape. That support, combined with sharp timing and an open mindset, helped him unlock pivotal opportunities along the way. Shubham Agrawal’s knack for problem-solving showed up early – in puzzles and competitions. Noticing his curiosity and creative instinct, his mother nudged him into a career in design and his background is what makes the product easy to use and effective.
He recognized that while 95% of business owners were already using WhatsApp but still Business owners have to juggle multiple apps to network better. Why not bring the utility of multiple apps on whatsapp with no new signup, no manual typing powered by AI? This was the missing piece.
As GRID continues to scale, the team quickly adapts – especially with new technologies like Advanced AI. But unlike many who chase trends, Shubham and his team apply AI only where it solves real, measurable problems: Making AI a friendly personal assistant to integrate in day to day business of the users setting up reminders and initiating business meetings on the user’s calendar, everything at a voice note right on whatsapp.
He fondly recalls his first freelance project – an illustration for IGNIS Careers – for which he earned just ₹50. That small beginning wasn’t about the money, but more about building the mindset of creating value, working independently, and starting something of his own.
Shubham cautions against building out of fear or FOMO – instead, he loves to stay true to real needs and authentic use cases – not hype, but trust and helpfulness.
Shubham is confident about GRID’s rising impact. With over a million users onboarded, the WhatsApp Networking AI Agent has received consistent positive feedback for its speed and simplicity. Built to empower visibility, GRID gives professionals an edge in a noisy market where attention spans are short and competition moves fast. GRID is built for professionals with an appetite for growth – those who know good ideas evolve into great businesses when they reach the right people. Available on both Play Store and App Store, GRID’s most loved feature is its WhatsApp-based business card scanner and personal networking assistant. Just by sending a photo of any card, users instantly receive an ‘Add to Contact’ button – no app needed, no manual typing. New users can choose to create a sleek digital profile – a link that works like a personal website right on WhatsApp. In seconds, your business presence becomes memorable, actionable and shareable.
Shubham continues to believe, “You can’t build a business that people love, by being away from them. Customer focus is the only way for growth”. With GRID, he’s making it easier than ever for professionals to build those connections, making their everyday hustle more enjoyable.”
For aspiring entrepreneurs, Shubham offers grounded, practical wisdom: Don’t reinvent the wheel to build something valuable. Risking everything isn’t always necessary. Instead, identify what works – then improve it, evolve it, and make it your own. That mindset not only reduces risk but creates more sustainable innovation.
Inspired by a Marvel line, Shubham sums it up best: ‘If you can’t run, walk. If you can’t walk, crawl. Just keep moving!’
