10 Indian SaaS founders you should follow on X right now
The Indian startup community on X (Twitter) is growing fast. Founders are sharing MRR updates, cold outreach experiments, failed launches, and product decisions — in real time. If you're building a startup in India, these are the people worth following.
What to look for in a founder worth following
The best founders to follow share specifics — actual numbers, actual failures, actual decisions. Avoid accounts that only share motivational quotes or big announcements. Look for the ones who post about what didn't work.
Bootstrapped SaaS founders
Bootstrapped founders tend to share the most honest content because they have no investor narrative to maintain. Search for Indian founders posting their monthly MRR updates, churn numbers, and feature experiments. These posts are gold for anyone building their own product.
Pre-launch founders building in public
Some of the most useful content comes from founders who are still building — sharing what they're learning before they have customers. Follow them early and you'll see the whole journey, not just the highlight reel.
Founder-led product accounts
Some founders post primarily from their product's account, mixing product updates with founder commentary. These accounts tend to be more consistent and focused than personal accounts.
How to find them
- Search X for #buildinpublic + India
- Look at who replies to Indian startup news accounts
- Check the followers of Indian VC and angel investor accounts
- Browse the StartupOnX India directory — most listed founders are active on X
And share your own journey
The best way to connect with this community is to post your own progress. Even one post a week about what you're building will get you noticed by the right people faster than any networking event.
Want to learn more about building in public? Read our guide: How to build in public as an Indian founder.
When you're ready, list your startup on StartupOnX India so the community can find you.