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Oyo began as Oravel Stays in 2012, a platform for short-term rentals. But when Ritesh realized it wasn't scaling, he pivoted to Oyo, focusing on standardizing budget hotel experiences.
Lesson: Don’t fear pivoting. Test your ideas, learn from feedback, and adapt quickly.
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