Alykhan Jetha: From Refugee to CEO—Bootstrapping a Global Software Brand
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Alykhan Jetha—known as AJ—is the CEO of Marketcircle Inc., creators of the all-in-one CRM and productivity platform Daylite.app. In this episode, AJ shares his powerful journey from being a child refugee to building a multimillion-dollar software company—without outside funding.
Discover how he overcame early challenges, navigated multiple pivots, and stayed focused on long-term growth in a rapidly evolving tech world. Whether you're a solo entrepreneur or scaling a small business, AJ’s story is packed with insights on mindset, resilience, and building tools that grow with you.
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🌐 Website: https://daylite.app
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alykhanjetha/
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