Startup Interview with Estiuck Al Regun, Founder of DataXpie
Tags: startup, interview, founder
Published: 2021-08-12 04:44:29

**Please tell us briefly about your background.**

I [Estiuck Al Regun] (https://www.earegun.com) am a technology inventor by the heart — I build startups. I am 21 years Bangladeshi entrepreneur. I was born on August 09, 1999, in Sunamganj, Bangladesh. My father is a businessman and my mother is a housewife.

Around age 11, I have developed an interest in web designing and DIY electrical projects. I have learned web designing through the reading blog and eBook, by age 12, sold the design of a website I created on the internet for approximately $100.

Besides that, I have a deep understanding of cybersecurity to monitor and fight threats to an organization’s IT infrastructure and assess security systems and measures for weaknesses and possible improvements.

**What's your startup called? And in a sentence or two, what does it do?**

DataXpie is a Digital Content Selling Platform. Where a buyer can buy any digital content or services and anyone can sell their digital content according to their dream price. We founded on 1 December 2018.

Our mission is to grow and cultivate Bangladeshi largest digital marketplace, a place where people can find and purchase any digital content and service they need, and build any business they dream of.

**What is the origin story?**

Last 5 years ago 21.44 Million people were connected with the internet but right now it’s turned 3 times bigger and in July 2021 according to the report of BTRC it is 112.719 Million. But Still now the price of Software, Graphic Design is so expensive. So we are working like a two-sided platform where an author can sell his content or service and a buyer can buy his content or service. Our goal is to ensure low cost better digital content and service. As a result, the usage of technology will be increased in developing countries.

**What do you love about your team, and why are you the ones to solve this problem?**

I’ve been lucky to find myself a part of the most incredible team, we’re now at 10+ people globally and it feels like the best mix of skillsets and diverse perspectives I could have hoped to create. Scaling fast meant some incorrect hires, but everyone at DataXpie is still today working happily in a team. I believe

> A dream doesn't become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work. And the solving problem is my dream.

**If you weren’t building your startup, what would you be doing?**

Probably working as an IT officer for any company. Back in 2018, I was offered jobs at different IT companies and institutes. But a line that changed my whole thoughts about life is

> Aspire to Inspire before you Expire

**At the moment, how do you measure success? What are your core metrics?**

Making an impact in human life and let their dream comes true through our startup is our main success. And for that, we have got so many awards. Such as:

* The Bizz Awards 2020
* GP Accelerator 2.0
* BASIS National ICT Award 2018
* Champion at Robolution 2019

** What’s most exciting about your traction to date? **

We have achieved GMV increased YOY 2019-2020 300%. And YOY 2020-2021 400% to date.

**What technologies are you currently most excited about, and most worried about? And why?**

I’m most excited about quantum computers for security and encryption and deep learning technology. Besides that, I am also worried about those things 😂.

**What advice would you give to the 18-year-old version of yourself?**

Keep learning. Know how to research and make that habit. Change friend circle if they don’t know about quantum computers, deep learning and passive earning.

**What advice would you give to 18-years-old Bangladeshi teenagers?**

Especially for 18-years-old Bangladeshi teenagers don’t waste your time by gossiping. We are the hope of our family and country. It’s high time to grow your thoughts. Stop complaining about your country.
> Don’t ask what country can do for you? Ask yourself what you can do for your country? Because we are the future of this country ❤️

Don’t forget to make your own story. And keep learning through smiling 😉