Sankalp Upadhyay

About Sankalp Upadhyay

Hi, I’m Sankalp Upadhyay – a 16-year-old student entrepreneur from a tier-3 city in India, chasing a big dream with my startup DriveGuard My journey didn’t begin in a metro, with ready access to networks or capital. It began with just an idea, curiosity, and a belief that innovation should create impact. From late nights building and pitching, to traveling alone with limited resources, to facing rejections and roadblocks – every step shaped me into someone who doesn’t quit What started small has grown into DriveGuard, a brand built on the vision of making mobility safer and smarter for everyone. Along the way, I’ve been grateful to be: Winner of Pitch Battle – Rajasthan IT Day Selected among the Top 100 Startups globally at IAA Mobility Summit 2025, Munich Recipient of the iStart Ideation Grant that helped fuel my early journey Recognized by Inc42, iStart Rajasthan, and multiple national media outlets🤝 Awarded and encouraged by leaders like Col. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore and senior officials of Rajasthan IT & NIC At heart, I’m just a student who believes that no dream is too big if you’re ready to push through struggles. I want my journey to reflect that innovation is possible from anywhere, and that persistence always pays off. Let’s connect if you’re passionate about mobility, innovation, or just building things that create real-world impact!

Experience

1. Founder & CEO

   Driveguard Systems

   Jan 2025 — Present