Making business more delightful.
I’m Mohammad Rehan, an engineer by education and an entrepreneur by passion. For 17+ years I’ve worked to make doing business a better experience, from fintech to software.
About me
Most businesses don’t fail because of bad technology. They fail because the technology became too complicated to run. I’ve spent 17+ years working on that problem.
In 2010 I co-founded SMSdaak, which grew into instantPay, a digital payments platform for India’s neighbourhood merchants. When we raised our Pre-Series A round, it served 60,000+ small merchants and processed around 10 million transactions a month. Today it has grown to 1M+ registered businesses, 1M+ transactions a day and $1B+ in monthly payment value.
Building a payments business taught me what matters in real systems: money can’t go missing, operations can’t be fragile, and non-technical people must be able to use what you build without a manual.
Today, as Partner at CodeGenie Technologies, I help businesses design and build software that works in the real world: custom software, SaaS, mobile and web apps and API integrations, across fintech, e-commerce, healthcare and more. In 9+ years we’ve delivered 310+ projects, and 88% of our business comes from repeat clients.
My focus:
- Architecture that fits your stage: not over-engineered, not a dead end
- Plain-language decisions on what to build, what to buy and what to skip
- Teams and delivery that keep running smoothly after launch
I hold a B.Tech in Computer Science from Amity University and an MBA from Liverpool Business School, so I can work on both the technical and the business side of a problem. If you’re planning a product, fixing a system that has become a mess, or looking for a technology partner, message me or visit codegenie.in.
Interests
Fintech & remittances
Technology built into financial services creates new markets and brings services to last-mile consumers at lower operating cost.
Telecom
As connected things multiply, so do the opportunities for businesses.
Business strategy & operations
Strategy that turns into lasting success, with efficient automation and processes that keep costs in check and growth sustainable and inclusive.
Software development
Software helps a business work more efficiently and accurately, enter new domains and deliver a better customer experience.
Experience
- May 2017 to present
CodeGenie Technologies LLP
Partner
We design and build software for businesses that need it to be reliable and simple to run: custom software, SaaS products, web and mobile apps and API integrations, across fintech, e-commerce, healthcare, logistics and more. 310+ projects delivered in 9+ years, with 88% repeat business.
Products we’ve built include an EMI tracking platform, an HRMS and CRM portal, an e-commerce platform and a drone control system. My role: architecture decisions, client strategy and building a delivery team of engineers and designers from varied backgrounds.
- Aug 2010 to May 2017
instantPay
Co-Founder, Promoter and COO
Co-founded SMSdaak India Limited in 2010 and its flagship payments unit, instantPay.in, which brought recharges, bill payments and travel bookings to neighbourhood stores across India. As COO (2012 to 2017) I led operations and business development, building the team and partnerships behind the platform.
We scaled the network to 60,000+ small merchants and about 10 million transactions a month, and raised a Pre-Series A round from RB Investments and Kaleden Holdings. Today instantPay serves 1M+ registered businesses and processes 1M+ transactions a day and $1B+ in monthly payment value.
- Sep 2008 to May 2012
Amity Innovation Incubator
Student Entrepreneur
Built early ventures through the Amity Innovation Incubator while completing my B.Tech. Received the Best Business Acumen and Awareness award in May 2012.
Education
- 2022
Liverpool Business School
MBA, International/Global Studies
Also completed the Entrepreneurship Certificate Program.
- 2012
Amity School of Engineering & Technology
BTech, Computer Science
- 2008
Hamdard Public School
High School, Computer Science
Kind words
From people I’ve worked with and mentored. Swipe or scroll to read more.
Rehan is a very bright entrepreneur with a great understanding of technology and financial services. I have known him for over 5 years now and every interaction with him is insightful and business-driven. I highly recommend Rehan to anyone looking for expert services and support in the technology, financial services and top-ups, and bill payments sector.
I’ve worked with Mohammad Rehan in YEH Technologies, SMSDaak, and Instant Pay. He is an amazing leader and has been instrumental in innovative ideas taking any organization to heights. He is a gem of a person and great at handling business relations. He is a delight to work with and can handle any of your problems and find the perfect solution for your business needs.
Rehan Sir is a very calm and soft-spoken person. I gained a variety of skills under his guidance that helped me in every aspect. He always made me feel welcome and asked for my opinions and matters on various issues. It will always be great for anyone to work under his guidance.
Has great skills and also reflects positive energies.
Rehan is an awesome human. I really liked working with him.
Rehan Sir is such a delightful person to have around. He is a good boss and an outstanding mentor with a rich experience in IT. He is innovative, organized as well as helpful, and always open to ideas and suggestions. He has made me improve in many professional areas and taught me about sales skills. It was a pleasure to learn a lot under his guidance.
During the entire tenure of the program, Rehan was one of the most dedicated individuals I had a chance to interact with. He was always cooperative and self-motivated and had the zeal to make the most out of the program.
Writing
Notes on building companies, leading teams and working smarter.
Let’s talk
Have an idea, a suggestion or a question? Email me, or message me for a quick discussion. Feedback is always welcome.
New Delhi, India