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Meet The Team

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Manish Maheshwari

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Former Twitter India Head

Ex-CEO, Network18 Digital

Harvard Fellow, Wharton MBA

Azim Lalani

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Ex-COO, Network18 Digital, Director, Rediff.com, India Today, Indian Express

Saurabh Kushwah

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Ex-Product Head, Network18

ABP,  Zee, Times Internet, Republic Media

Our Story

The Fanory Origin Story: A Revolution Born from a Dream

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Chapter 1: The Spark

In the bustling corridors of Network18, amidst the cacophony of ringing phones and the relentless chatter of newsrooms, three visionaries found themselves united by a single, burning question: "Why can't creators turn their passion into a full-time profession?" Saurabh Kushwah, Azim Lalani, and Manish Maheshwari had seen firsthand the struggles of creators—brilliant artists, musicians, and influencers—who were lost in the labyrinth of social media algorithms and unpredictable income.

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Chapter 2: The Revelation

One evening, as the sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky with hues of orange and gold, Manish found himself scrolling through his Twitter feed, while he was leading the Twitter team in India as the Country Head. He was struck by the raw talent that filled his screen—yet, he knew that most of these creators were barely scraping by. It was a eureka moment, a moment shared by Saurabh and Azim also who were at ABP and TV9 respectively and were witnessing similar struggles of creators. The pieces of the puzzle began to fall into place. What if there was a way to empower these creators? What if technology could be the magic wand that turned their uncertainties into predictable income?

 

Chapter 3: The Alliance

They realized that they couldn't do it alone. They needed a dream team. The three of them reconnected and the energy and excitement was palpable. They had been comrades at Network18, and their skills complemented each other like the notes in a perfect chord. Over cups of steaming chai and endless whiteboard sessions, the trio began to shape their vision. They would build a platform that would be the "Shopify for Creators," a sanctuary where creators could monetize their fandom and truly own their digital destiny.

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Chapter 4: The Birth of Fanory

Fanory was more than just a name; it was a philosophy. It was about turning fans into a creator's inventory, a resource that could be nurtured and monetized. But the team knew that to make this dream a reality, they needed something groundbreaking. That's when AI entered the picture. Artificial Intelligence would be the cornerstone, the brain behind Fanory that would guide creators on what to create, who to create for, and at what price to sell. It was ambitious, audacious, and absolutely necessary.

 

Chapter 5: The Revolution

As Fanory's algorithms began to churn out real-time insights, something magical happened. Creators started to earn predictable income. They were no longer at the mercy of social media platforms or changing algorithms. They had control. They had freedom. And most importantly, they had a reliable income that allowed them to focus on their craft.

 

Epilogue: The Journey Ahead

Today, Fanory is not just a platform; it's a movement. A revolution that's setting the new standard in the creator economy. With cutting-edge AI technology and tailored product offerings, Fanory is building the future of creator monetization, today.

 

If you're a creator looking to turn your passion into your profession, a potential teammember whose heart beats for creators and wanting to be part of this game-changing innovation, or even an investor seeking to be part of a groundbreaking venture, welcome to Fanory. Join us, and be part of the revolution.

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We are backed by a global entertainment and tech leader, JetSynthesys, a new-age digital entertainment and technology company with a global foray in three key verticals-gaming and esports, digital entertainment, and wellness

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