Bengaluru Auto Driver Puts Poster on Back of Seat to Pitch Startup To Passengers, Wins Internet

Viral News: In recent times, beautiful and inspirational stories of entrepreneurship have been emerging from Bengaluru. This time, Bengaluru residents witnessed an auto driver who had creatively pasted a promotional template on the back of his auto, pitching his idea to passengers.The auto driver who goes by the name, Samuel Christy is winning hearts on Internet for this innovative initiative.“Hi passenger, my name is Samuel Christy. I'm a graduate who is looking to raise funds for my startup business idea. If you're interested, please talk to me,” the poster read.How Did Social Media Users React?Some users on Reddit offered to assist the auto driver, appreciating his initiative. His unique fundraising approach sparked a variety of reactions on the platform, reflecting the diverse opinions in Bengaluru about such entrepreneurial efforts."I think it's a great effort. Hope he is doing something good and hope he succeeds!" one user wrote.Another user said, "If he's interested, I could help him for a price."Many called him “Autopreneur”.“Love this! Just like an elevator pitch, this is an “auto pitch”—a super quick, concise message designed to fit within the short span of an auto rickshaw ride,” one user said.Some users took a dig at him for the grammar used in the poster.“Someone who doesn't proofread their placard before printing it shows ignorance and laziness to me. What do you see here which makes you so sure that this guy will achieve more than the people criticizing him?” a user said.While another user came in his defence and said, “Everybody who’s talking about the grammatical errors, I’m sure this man will achieve more than what you guys will ever achieve in life.”

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Bengaluru Auto Driver Puts Poster on Back of Seat to Pitch Startup To Passengers, Wins Internet

Bengaluru residents witnessed an auto driver who had creatively pasted a promotional template on the back of his auto, pitching his idea to passengers.

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