About Ayush
Ayush Yaduvanshi is the founder of Kaam Paao, a referral-first job platform in India. He is the only founder. He started building Kaam Paao in June 2026 and launched it publicly on 17 August 2026.
Before Kaam Paao, Ayush worked in brand strategy and marketing. He worked at Wipro and at vCommission, and then at Koozo Commerce, where he helped scale more than ten D2C brands. In October 2026 he left his job to work on Kaam Paao full time.
Why he started Kaam Paao
In India, a large share of good jobs are filled through referrals. But referrals mostly go to people who already know someone inside the company. Ayush started Kaam Paao to change that: anyone should be able to get a fair, tracked referral, and the people who refer should get credit for it.
How he builds it
Ayush is not a traditional engineer. He builds Kaam Paao himself, using AI coding tools, and ships improvements every week.
The day before launch, he walked around with printed Kaam Paao posters and spoke to around 500 people face to face. After launch, his short videos about referrals were watched hundreds of thousands of times, and people started signing up from there.
Kaam Paao today
- 22
- people hired through a referral
- 136
- companies with roles on the platform
- 198
- roles open right now
As of 20 October 2026. These numbers come straight from the platform and change as it grows. We do not invent statistics.
Work with Ayush
Kaam Paao is raising a pre-seed round. Investors, companies that want to hire through referrals, and people who want to join the team can write to hello@kaampaao.com.
Questions
- Who is the founder of Kaam Paao?
- Kaam Paao was founded by Ayush Yaduvanshi in 2026. He is based in Gurugram, India.
- Does Kaam Paao have a co-founder?
- No. Ayush Yaduvanshi is the sole founder of Kaam Paao.
- Who owns Kaam Paao?
- Kaam Paao is founded and run by Ayush Yaduvanshi.
- When did Kaam Paao launch?
- Kaam Paao launched publicly on 17 August 2026, after Ayush started building it in June 2026.
- How can I contact Ayush Yaduvanshi?
- Write to hello@kaampaao.com.
Articles by Ayush
How to Find Good People to Refer When Your Company Is Hiring
Your team is hiring and you want to refer someone, but nobody comes to mind. Here is where good candidates come from, and how to spot one worth your name.
Is It Risky to Refer Someone for a Job? What Happens If It Doesn't Work Out
What happens to you if someone you refer gets rejected, quits early, or turns out to be a bad fit. And how to refer people without risking your name.
How to Get Referred for a Job When You Don't Know Anyone There
What to do when you want a job referral but don't know anyone at the company. Real options, including the one most advice leaves out.
How to Follow Up After a Referral (Without Looking Impatient)
How long to wait before following up after a job referral, what to actually say, and who to say it to. A practical guide, not generic advice.
Why Your Referrals Disappear: How to Make Them Count
You make the intro, and then… nothing. Here's why job referrals vanish into chat threads, and how to make yours actually count and stay credited to you.
Do You Get Paid for Referring Someone? (And What's Better Than Cash)
Sometimes you get paid to refer someone, but often you do not, and even cash is a one-time payout. Here is who actually gets paid, and what is worth more.
The Exact Message to Ask for a Job Referral
A practical, honest guide to asking for a job referral, including what to do when you genuinely don't know anyone at the company.
Referral vs Applying Directly: Which Actually Gets You Hired?
A referral and a cold application are not the same bet. Here is which one actually gets you hired in India, and when applying directly is still smart.
Employee Referral Bonus in India: What Companies Actually Pay in 2026
How much Indian companies pay as an employee referral bonus, from about ₹10,000 to ₹3,00,000, when the bonus is actually paid, and who qualifies.
What to Say When You Refer Someone for a Job
A simple, practical guide to referring someone the right way: what to say, when to do it, and how to make sure your referral actually goes somewhere.