For years, Assam has been known for its tea gardens and oil fields, not for technology ventures. The Northeast rarely figured in conversations about startups, and founders from the region often felt invisible in the national narrative. That is beginning to change. A small but determined group of entrepreneurs is returning home, intent on proving that Assam can be more than a supplier of commodities and emerge as a hub for innovation.Among them is Harsha Pedeka, a computer science graduate who spent over a decade in Canada before choosing to build his company out of Assam. His startup My3DSelfie, born out of a deeply personal loss, has grown into a global player in the 3D modeling industry, delivering products to more than 70 countries and earning recognition from Google as one of India’s top AI startups.A spark born out of griefPedeka’s journey began in 2010 with tragedy. While studying in Canada, he received a call that his best friend, a guitarist, had passed away. In his grief, he wanted to gift the family something that would preserve his memory: a 3D model of him playing the guitar. But the technology wasn’t there yet. “I went to animation studios, 3D modeling… Read MoreYourStory RSS Feed
