The BARBIES: From Google to Zepto — what US undergrad returnees are building in India

A new wave of Indian entrepreneurs, dubbed BARBIEs (Bachelors Abroad Returning to Build in the Indian Ecosystem), are returning from US undergraduate studies to launch high-growth companies. These founders, often from privileged backgrounds, leverage their global exposure and early independence to build businesses in sectors like quick commerce and fintech, driven by India's massive scale and rapid adoption.

The BARBIES: From Google to Zepto — what US undergrad returnees are building in India
A new wave of Indian entrepreneurs, dubbed BARBIEs (Bachelors Abroad Returning to Build in the Indian Ecosystem), are returning from US undergraduate studies to launch high-growth companies. These founders, often from privileged backgrounds, leverage their global exposure and early independence to build businesses in sectors like quick commerce and fintech, driven by India's massive scale and rapid adoption.