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What It Means to Be Recognized by YourStory : Our Startup Journey.
May 19, 2025
What It Means to Be Featured in YourStory !
We’ve got some exciting news to share — ShoutOUT has been featured in YourStory, one of India’s most influential media platforms covering startups, technology, and innovation across Asia.
Being recognized by YourStory means the world to us. It's more than just a headline — it’s a powerful validation of the work we’ve been doing from right here in Sri Lanka. At ShoutOUT, our mission has always been clear: to help businesses deliver smarter, AI-powered customer experiences. So, to have that story told on a platform that reaches millions across the region is a milestone we’ll always remember.
Why This Moment Matters
YourStory has spent over 15 years spotlighting the journeys of entrepreneurs, changemakers, and trailblazers across India and beyond. It’s where some of the most iconic startup stories in Asia were first told. So when we had the chance to sit down with Shradha Sharma, the founder of YourStory and one of the most respected voices in the Indian startup scene, it wasn’t just an interview it was a moment of reflection and realization.
Regional collaboration has always been close to our hearts. Sri Lanka and India are uniquely positioned to co-create, scale, and lead innovation across South Asia. This feature didn’t just shine a light on us ,it celebrated the emerging wave of startups that are building bridges, solving real-world problems, and moving fast with purpose.
If you're curious about how our story unfolded, check out the full feature on YourStory.
Our Experience at Startup Mahakumbh
This milestone came just after our participation in Startup Mahakumbh 2025 — one of the largest startup events in Asia, and an experience we won’t soon forget.
Held in New Delhi, Startup Mahakumbh brought together a dynamic mix of 1,500+ startups, investors, corporate leaders, and ecosystem enablers. It was India’s largest-ever startup expo and it felt like a celebration of what South Asia’s innovation economy can become.
For ShoutOUT, it was more than just an exhibition. It was our chance to step into a larger conversation, showcase what we’re building, and connect with some of the most forward-thinking minds in the region. We had deep conversations around the future of AI, loyalty, and customer intelligence and how businesses across India and Sri Lanka can grow together through smart collaboration.
Want to see how Startup Mahakumbh opened this door for us? Read the article here.
Startup Mahakumbh was a clear signal that Sri Lankan startups have a seat at the regional table and we’re just getting started
A Win for Sri Lanka’s Startup Ecosystem 🇱🇰
This isn’t just our win, it’s a win for the entire Sri Lankan startup community. Over the years, we’ve seen the ecosystem grow from a handful of tech driven ideas into a vibrant landscape of bold entrepreneurs, supportive accelerators, and purpose-driven solutions.
Programs like Spiralation by ICTA have played a key role in enabling this journey supporting early-stage startups with funding, mentorship, and access to global platforms. We’re proud to be part of this wave and even prouder to show that Sri Lankan innovation is not just catching up, it’s leading.
Being featured in YourStory sends a message: Sri Lankan startups are ready to collaborate, compete, and scale on a global level.
What’s Next?
This recognition has inspired us more than ever to keep building. Our focus at ShoutOUT remains clear:
Expand our Agentic AI capabilities.
Help brands deliver hyper personalized, intelligent customer experiences.
Drive results for businesses through data-driven loyalty and engagement strategies.
Keep opening doors for cross border collaboration.
We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who’s supported us — Our team, our partners, and the growing ShoutOUT community. This is just the beginning.
Still haven’t read the article? Check it out now:
Startups Disrupting the Sri Lanka Story – YourStory
Thanks for being part of our journey. Onward and upward!