Gauging the need for a one-stop-shop for all things related to hefty vrooms and super machines; Bengaluru based biz-whiz pals Siddarth Lakshmanan, Chirag Moro and Rahul Nagaraj decided to bring about a swanky new website Autoesperto, for ‘automobile nuts’. The savvy trio tell us more about what drove them to venture out, and what’s next on the anvil....
“While the city itself is home to several automobile enthusiasts, we are yet to have an interactive forum that offers everything from the latest industry buzz and quizzes to things to consider before going in for a particular automobile.
I often ended up looking at at least a million places to get one answer! That’s when I realised the need for a a platform where everything could be found - for an amateur to somebody who’s into building automobiles,’ shares Siddarth, one of the core members, about how the idea sprouted.
Keeping the flavour of the young crowd of the city in mind, Chirag adds, “I first started a blog for reviews of all the important cars I drove during my engineering days. Since then, converting my blog into a professional website was always in the back of my mind. Because as a viewer I could sense the need for such forums. So, I started working for different websites to get professional experience, before I built something on my own.”
Quite stoked about finally materialising their dream, Chirag says, “We want people who share a common love for bikes, cars and just about anything that vrooms and gives them an adrenaline rush! Bengaluru has a young crowd that’s well-informed and game for anything that’s got a fresh vibe. We’re milking on that.”
While a newly started venture is keeping their hands full, the zesty individuals opine how important free time is. “I enjoy running. I have participated in several 10 kilometer runs. My next aim is to run a half marathon and I am working towards it,” says Siddarth, while it’s chilling out and listening to music that tops the chart for Chirag and Rahul.
“Yes, we love unwinding with some great music. And reading up about super machines, of course!” the duo chorus.
Seemingly discreet about their plans ahead, Rahul adds,“ In a few years time, we plan to launch a sub-division to deal exclusively with high-end super cars.”
