From Zero to Building One of Delhi’s Most Creative Digital Marketing Agencies

Hi, I’m Shubham, the founder of MyFirstAd — a fast-growing digital marketing agency based in Delhi, serving 50+ happy clients with a passionate team of 15. But behind this growing agency lies a story that didn’t start with comfort, money, or connections — it started with nothing but a dream.

🌱 Humble Beginnings

I come from a small town in Uttar Pradesh, born and brought up in a lower-middle-class family. Growing up, I had no access to the internet — not even stable electricity. While kids in cities were surfing the web, I was studying under a dim light, with no digital exposure.

At the age of 14, I started my journey into the world of digital. No mentors, no shortcuts—just curiosity and hustle. It wasn’t easy. I left four jobs in my life — not because I was indecisive, but because deep inside, I knew I was meant to build something of my own.

💔 Failure After Failure

There were more than a thousand moments when my bank balance hit absolute zero. I even had to take up a job again after I left everything to start MyFirstAd—only to be hit hard by COVID. My dreams came crashing, not once… but three times.

  • The first time, I started and failed.

  • The second time, I ran the agency for 6 months, took a loan, and failed again.

  • The third time, I had no money, no team, no backup plan—just a deep desire not to quit.

I used to live in a 7×7 ft room—no balcony, no fresh air, just enough space to stretch my legs. But even then, I never gave up. I never even told anyone about my situation. I just kept going.

🎤 From Camera-Shy to Storyteller

People often asked me to share my story on podcasts, but I was always camera-shy. I wasn’t ready then. But today—I speak with confidence. I want my story to inspire the next small-town dreamer who thinks they can’t make it.

Because I’m living proof that you can start from zero and still build something that matters.

💡 MyFirstAd – Making Marketing Simple

Today, MyFirstAd is proudly one of Delhi’s most creative digital marketing agencies. We don’t just run ads—we craft stories, build brands, and help businesses grow. With 50+ clients on monthly retention and a powerhouse team of 15, we’ve built a reputation for delivering results with honesty and creativity.

And now, I’m building something bigger—a first-of-its-kind SAAS platform in India that will allow small and medium businesses to run ads on 5 platforms simultaneously, starting at just $30/month.

This is for the local shop owner, the young startup founder, and the solo entrepreneur—because I know what it feels like to start with zero, and I want to make ad tech accessible for all.

🛤️ Still Just Getting Started

From a 7×7 room with no money, to an office with a dream team and 50+ clients—this journey wasn’t easy. But every failure became fuel, and every setback became a setup for something greater.

I didn’t lose everything for nothing—I lost it all to build something that could change everything.
This is just the beginning.

🔥 Final Note:

If you’re a dreamer from a small town, just know—you’re not alone. Keep showing up. Keep trying.
Because your story is worth building too.