Varanasi is watching one of its youngest entrepreneurs rise quickly in the national tech landscape. Roshan Pratap Singh, a 2008-born digital entrepreneur and author, is drawing interest from educators, investors, and early-stage founders for his mix of academic achievement and hands-on innovation in artificial intelligence. His story stands out at a moment when young talent from Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities is increasingly shaping India’s startup economy.

Singh was born in Bhojpur, Ara, and grew up in Varanasi. Friends describe him as someone who spent more time experimenting with systems and tools than with typical school activities. That curiosity became an early direction. He taught himself coding, marketing, and automation long before he entered higher education. By the time he finished high school, he had built multiple online projects, developed a sizable digital presence, and earned recognition in hackathons.

The turning point came when he secured a full scholarship to Stanford University, where he is completing his Bachelor’s in Computer Science. His admission was supported by a strong performance at TreeHacks, where he ranked 104 globally. For many young students from smaller cities, Stanford is a distant benchmark. Singh’s path has become a reference point for those who hope to combine self-learning with global academic opportunities.

Alongside university work, Singh accumulated a long list of certifications from major tech institutions. His background includes Microsoft’s AI Development program, Google’s Digital Marketing and Ads coursework, and project management training through UC Irvine. He also completed more than ten marketing certifications from SEMrush and participated in sustainability-focused AI programs backed by Microsoft and LinkedIn. Each credential added another layer to his understanding of how technology, automation, and product ecosystems interact.

While many students wait until graduation to explore entrepreneurship, Singh built his ventures early. His most visible work is PromptIntern, an AI-powered internship platform. The service uses automated resume analysis and intent-based keyword matching to connect startups with pre-vetted candidates. The idea grew from a gap he noticed while mentoring young builders: companies struggled to find motivated interns, and students struggled to present their skills clearly. PromptIntern aims to streamline that process with a tech-first approach. The tool has already drawn interest from founders and hiring leads who want faster, data-driven screening.

Before launching this company, Singh experimented with a range of digital ventures. His first major project was Nightfury Gaming, a YouTube channel that reached more than 16,000 subscribers. He later earned the Silver Play Button for building another channel with more than 100,000 followers. Those early experiences gave him insight into content systems, audience growth, and product testing. They also built a foundation for the marketing agency he eventually created, which generated more than 58 lakh rupees in revenue.

In parallel, he worked closely with early-stage founders and former venture capital professionals on product review frameworks. He built automated workflows through tools such as n8n and Airtable, and he was approved for sessions with members of the Y Combinator founder network. These interactions helped him refine his approach to building scalable systems, an area he often cites as his primary interest.

Singh also chose to pursue entrepreneurship full-time despite receiving job offers worth more than 1.6 crore rupees, including a role at Accenture SAP. He said the decision came down to ownership of work and a belief that automation can help students in ways traditional hiring structures do not.

Apart from running companies, he writes frequently about technology, psychology, and personal discipline. His books include Ctrl+Alt+Human, which examines life in the era of advanced AI; The Unseen Forces, a study of influence, sales, and power frameworks; and The Guilt of Doing Nothing, a reflection on productivity in an always-on culture. His writing often blends systems thinking with behavioral insights, and has helped grow his audience among young professionals.

People familiar with his work say his values are consistent across projects. He focuses on execution, automation, and high-leverage problem solving. He spends much of his time designing systems, exploring low-code and no-code platforms, testing go-to-market strategies, and mentoring others. He speaks often about the gap between opportunity and access for students from smaller towns. He argues that India needs more merit-first systems and more tools that help young people gain real-world experience.

His inspirations include figures like Steve Jobs and Elon Musk, but he also points to Indian founders who built companies through persistence rather than fame. Singh often says that action matters more than titles, and that long-term impact matters more than short-term wins.

As PromptIntern grows and his profile expands, Singh’s journey is becoming a case study in how young builders from outside major metro cities can enter global conversations about AI and digital infrastructure. Whether he is developing products, writing books, or working with students, he continues to position himself at the intersection of execution and innovation.

For now, he remains a student balancing coursework at Stanford with the daily operations of a startup. But his trajectory suggests he is likely to remain a visible name in India’s tech narrative, especially as the country continues to encourage homegrown builders who can shape the next generation of AI-driven tools and platforms.