Upaya Social Ventures

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Pick My Work

Founders: Kajal Malik, Vidyarthi Baddireddy, & Utsav Bhattacharjee

Portfolio Partner: 2022

Operational State: Haryana and NCR

Pick My Work is a technology platform that assists digital commerce and fintech companies to acquire customers through assisted sales in both urban and rural geographies of India. Pick My Work acts as a digital employment platform that skills jobholders and provides them contractual job opportunities aided with weekly payments, flexible work hours, and short-term financial aid.

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About the Founders:

Vidyarthi Baddireddy is the Co-Founder and CEO of PickMyWork, a platform that connects individuals with gig-based employment opportunities. With a management background from the University of Delhi, he has been instrumental in driving the company's vision to digitize labor markets in India. ​Under his leadership, PickMyWork has become a notable player in the gig economy, focusing on skill enhancement for workers.

Utsav Bhattacharjee is a co-founder of PickMyWork, where he is vital in shaping the company’s strategic direction. He aims to create a more inclusive labor market by transforming how employment is accessed in India. Bhattacharjee's entrepreneurial skills and commitment to social impact help expand the platform's reach, particularly in underserved regions.

Kajal Malik, also a co-founder of PickMyWork, focuses on enhancing user experience within the platform. Working alongside Baddireddy and Bhattacharjee, she aims to meet the needs of job seekers and employers in the gig economy. Malik's vision emphasizes not just job creation, but also personal development for workers, contributing to the overall mission of PickMyWork.