Many women using Meesho are housewives seeking not only financial independence but also a professional identity, which empowers them within their communities.

In India, 90% of commerce occurs in small mom-and-pop stores, and many aspiring entrepreneurs lack the capital to start their own businesses, which Meesho addresses by providing a platform for them to sell online.

Meesho allows anyone in India to start and grow a social store on platforms like WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram, enabling them to sell products without needing upfront capital.

If Meesho didn't happen, I would focus on building products for tier 2 and tier 3 audiences in India.

Meesho's growth strategy includes continuously solving complex problems and expanding the range of products available to resellers, which has led to increased income for users.

Over the last three years, Meesho has attracted nearly half a million monthly active social store owners who sell across various categories, including fashion, lifestyle, food, and cosmetics.

I run Meesho, which is focused on bringing small businesses online, as e-commerce was primarily about smartphones and selling online at that time.

Meesho leverages community trust by enabling local entrepreneurs to sell unbranded products, which helps overcome consumer skepticism about quality and reliability.

The valuation of Meesho is around $5 billion, with significant growth in the number of users and orders processed on the platform.