Workongrid

Workongrid, operating under its flagship product name Grid, is a data infrastructure and operational intelligence company founded in 2017. The firm originated as a data consulting service for small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly in heavy industries like mining and manufacturing in East India. Observing a significant gap in the market, where companies were losing substantial capital on failed digital operations management initiatives, the founders transitioned to a product-based model. The development of the Grid platform began in 2019, culminating in the launch of Grid 1.0 in 2020.

The company was co-founded by Udit Poddar (CEO), Shreyansh Jain (COO), Aayush Agrawal (CTO), and Shaurya Poddar (CMO). The founders' collective background provided a robust foundation for the venture. Udit Poddar and Shreyansh Jain both have experience as data scientists at firms including MuSigma. Aayush Agrawal brought his expertise as a data engineer from Citrix and LogMeIn, while Shaurya Poddar contributed his experience as an account strategist from Google. This blend of data science, engineering, and business strategy experience is central to Grid's mission. The company has successfully raised $835K in funding over two seed rounds, with the latest in May 2022 led by the Indian Angel Network.

Grid's business model is centered on its Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform, which targets enterprises in asset- and resource-heavy industries such as mining, manufacturing, public infrastructure, and utilities. The platform is designed to replace manual digitization methods and disparate spreadsheets, allowing businesses to collect, analyze, and report on frontline operational data in real time. It functions as a no-code/low-code rapid application development platform, enabling companies to build and deploy internal management applications quickly without extensive development resources. This approach has reportedly resulted in clients seeing over 30-35% cost savings across their operations.

The Grid platform offers a suite of modules to enhance operational efficiency. Its Frontline Operations module equips field teams with tools for data collection and GIS tagging. The Visualization Engine transforms this raw operational data into actionable insights through dashboards and geo-location widgets. A crucial component is the Integration Layer, which connects with clients' legacy systems like SAP and IoT devices, consolidating data in real-time. Furthermore, the Process Automation module allows for advanced queries and the setup of automated triggers and alerts for stakeholders, streamlining workflows and improving decision-making. The platform is available on iOS, Android, and the web, ensuring broad accessibility.

Keywords: operational intelligence, no-code platform, low-code development, data infrastructure, heavy industry tech, manufacturing operations, mining technology, frontline data collection, enterprise software, SaaS, rapid application development, workflow automation, process automation, data visualization, business intelligence, asset management, data analytics, digital transformation, field service management, operational efficiency