StartupTalky presents Recap’25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future.In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky speaks with Archisman Misra, Founder and CEO of StudioBackdrops.com, who shares how he built India’s largest online marketplace for photo, video, and audio equipment by deeply understanding the real needs of creators. Drawing from his own experience as a photographer, Misra explains how the platform was designed to make professional-grade gear more accessible, affordable, and reliable for creators across Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 cities.He goes on to discuss the brand’s expansion into budget-friendly in-house product lines, the strategic pivot from a D2C-first model to a strong offline distribution network, and how education, trust, and community-led growth have driven long-term loyalty. The conversation also explores StudioBackdrops’ approach to AI as a support tool rather than a customer-facing layer, the growing opportunities within India’s creator economy, and the company’s roadmap for 2026, including deeper penetration into emerging cities, hands-on workshops, and expanded technical support for creators nationwide.StartupTalky: What service does your StudioBackdrops provide? What was the motivation/vision with which you started? Archisman Misra: We at StudioBackdrops… Read MoreStartupTalky- Business News, Insights and Stories
