In a nation with over 450 million informal workers, most of whom rely on daily gigs for sustenance, there’s long been a missing link between opportunity and access. Amid this challenge, one bootstrapped startup is rewriting the rules — not just for workers, but for the future of real-time gig discovery in India.
Workerlly Tech Pvt Ltd, founded in August 2024 by Satbir Dhull, is building a revolutionary digital bridge between India’s skilled daily workers and the people who need their services — instantly, transparently, and fairly.
For Satbir, the story of Workerlly is deeply personal. After over 14 years navigating the corporate corridors of global firms like Wipro and Serco, and later successfully founding Damia Global Services and Daira Technologies, he chose to take on a more human, deeply rooted challenge: how to restore dignity and economic value to the most underserved segments of India’s labor market.
“I’ve always believed in creating solutions that impact lives, not just profits. Workerlly is a reflection of that belief,” shares Satbir Dhull, who now leads Workerlly as Founder & CEO.
Unlike conventional job portals, Workerlly operates as a real-time gig platform. Designed specifically for urban workers — maids, house helpers, drivers, cleaners, cooks, and technicians — the platform empowers users to find jobs within their immediate locality, based on availability and skill match. But what sets it apart is the bidding model. Rather than passively accepting what is offered, workers can negotiate and set their own value, reflecting a fundamental shift in how India’s informal economy functions.
According to Dhull, the average earnings for such workers typically hover around ₹20,000 per month. With Workerlly, some workers have already reported earnings of ₹25,000–₹30,000 per month, working just 5–6 hours a day. It’s not just employment — it’s empowerment.
The platform also addresses an equally critical need on the other side of the spectrum. For households, offices, and businesses, unexpected worker absences often disrupt workflow and create gaps in daily operations. With InstaHelp, a signature feature of Workerlly, users can book verified, background-checked workers within 15 minutes — whether for urgent cooking help, cleaning needs, or temporary replacements. The solution is as instant as it is reliable, designed for modern urban lives.
Currently running a beta launch in Panchkula, Chandigarh, and Mohali, the platform is preparing for a commercial rollout across Delhi NCR and Tier 1 cities in the coming months. With the MVP already validated and user adoption growing, Workerlly is gearing up for scale — without external VC funding, without shortcuts, and with a laser focus on sustainable impact.Satbir Dhull’s entrepreneurial journey, from a small-town upbringing to founding multiple ventures and now leading a tech-enabled social innovation, exemplifies the spirit of the new India — one that builds, perseveres, and gives back.
Workerlly isn’t just a business idea. It’s a movement aimed at restoring agency to India’s gig workers, while bringing trust and transparency to those who depend on them. And as the startup eyes its next phase of growth, it carries forward a simple but powerful promise — to build a more connected, dignified, and efficient gig economy for India.