Our Stories: Tales of Innovation, Connection, and a Little Bit of Humor

You sit down at your desk, ready to tackle that complex coding challenge that's been giving you the cold sweats all week. You've read every blog post, watched every tutorial, and reviewed every relevant code repository. You're feeling confident, even a little cocky. You're about to write the best code ever, and nothing can stop you. Or so you thought. Hours pass. You've got nothing to show for it. Zero lines of code written. You've been consumed by the endless possibilities of how to solve the problem. You've considered every architectural consideration, weighed every pro and con, and even tried your hand at some freeform rock improvisation on your keyboard. But, alas, you've got nothing to show for it.  We've all been there. That feeling of frustration that comes from having all the right tools, all the right knowledge, and all the right intentions, but still not being able to create anything meaningful. It's a bit like being a writer with a bla...

Our friends are an important part of our lives. They are the ones we laugh with, share our secrets with, and turn to in times of need. But they can also be a source of inspiration and guidance, especially when we are trying to navigate the complexities of the business world. At Chat2Order , we are lucky to have a group of friends who have been with us through thick and thin, and who continue to inspire us every day. They may have gained some pounds and lost some hair, but they are still the coolest bunch of people we know. Here, we'll take a closer look at some of them and how they are helping us be better. Dubious Data Dude : Our school friend who loves to sing, play harmonica, and paint. He's a multi-talented Data Engineer who always keeps us entertained with his funny anecdotes and short skits. He's also the first person to ask us, "I bought once, why should I buy from you again?" This question has helped us think deeply about how we can retain our users and ke...

At Chat2Order, we pride ourselves on innovation and experimentation. We are constantly exploring new ways to improve the buying and selling experience for our customers and partners. However, we also understand that not all experiments will be successful. In fact, some of the most valuable lessons we learn come from our failures. One such experience took place at the 46th International Kolkata Book Fair , where we attempted to conduct a lucky draw for customers by scanning a QR code. Our intention was authentic, but unfortunately, there were frauds and scammers at the book fair who were cheating people.  We soon realized that our experiment had unintended consequences. There were reports of fraud and scamsters taking advantage of the book fair, using QR codes to cheat people. In fact, several complaints had been filed regarding the increase of fraud cases in the Kolkata International Book Fair (source: Anandabazar Patrika ). As a result, we had to make the tough call of not going t...

Chat2Order is a unique e-commerce platform that provides a chat-based solution for buying and selling products online. But did you know that it all started with two school friends who shared a common passion for technology and entrepreneurship? From the corporate world to co-founding Chat2Order, it has been an exciting journey for us. After spending more than 20 years in separate IT organizations, we decided to venture out on our own. We had a shared passion for technology and a desire to make a difference in the world. With that in mind, we started brainstorming and experimenting with new ideas. We started with one concept, but based on experiment results, we ended up with a completely different feature. It was a long and challenging process, but we were determined to create a unique platform that would make life easier for both sellers and buyers. Months of hard work and dedication culminated in the launch of Chat2Order, a platform that offers customers a seamless buying experience ...