Startup Originals Team
Some journeys are not built for applause but for impact, and only later do the numbers catch up. That is the story of Think School, which recently crossed 5 million subscribers, quietly marking a milestone that once felt impossible. Founded by Ganesh Prasad and Parsh Kothari, the platform has grown into India’s largest business-focused YouTube channel by staying rooted in one principle: impact over virality.
The Leap of Faith Before the Spotlight
The journey began long before the numbers appeared. In 2019, Parsh Kothari made a bold decision—he stepped away from the security of a full-time job, choosing uncertainty over comfort to build something meaningful. The goal was never fame, but to create thoughtful, high-quality business content that explained how the world really works.
The Hardest Phase: Belief Without Rewards
By April 2021, reality hit hard. Ganesh and Parsh had barely ₹3,000 each in their bank accounts, with no stable income and no guarantee of success. To survive, they began teaching at colleges while continuing to work on Think School.
Behind the scenes were long nights, constant self-doubt, and the quiet fear that their carefully researched videos might never find an audience. Yet, they kept going—choosing consistency even when results were invisible.
When the Audience Finally Arrived
Slowly, something changed. In April 2021, Think School crossed 100,000 subscribers, followed by 300,000 in May. These early milestones were not about celebration—they were signals of hope. The content was resonating. People were listening. Substance was winning over noise.
From 23 Subscribers to a National Voice
What many don’t know is that Think School started with just 23 subscribers, most of them close friends who believed in the vision before the world did. Over the next few years, growth accelerated organically, driven by trust, clarity, and depth.
By 2025, Think School was clocking 24 million monthly views, firmly establishing itself as India’s largest business education channel on YouTube.
Seven Years That Shaped the Platform
The journey took seven years—two years of overthinking, uncertainty, and saving every rupee just to buy a laptop, followed by five years of relentless execution. There were no shortcuts, no gimmicks, and no trend-chasing—only patience, learning, and discipline.
More Than a Number
Crossing 5 million subscribers is not just a numerical milestone. It represents millions of people who chose depth over distraction, insight over clickbait, and long-term thinking over instant gratification. For Ganesh and Parsh, this moment belongs as much to the audience as it does to the creators.
Looking Ahead
The story of Think School is still unfolding. With 2026 on the horizon, the founders see this milestone not as a peak, but as a foundation. The next chapter, they believe, will speak louder than words.
Conclusion
From near-empty bank accounts to building India’s most influential business YouTube platform, Think School’s journey is a reminder that meaningful impact takes time. When belief outlasts doubt and consistency beats noise, even the most improbable visions can become reality.
