In today’s digital age, where content creators and influencers are flourishing, Abhinab Das has managed to carve a unique space for himself. Hailing from Balasore, Odisha, Abhinab's rise to prominence as a finance-focused content creator on YouTube reflects his hard work, adaptability, and relentless passion for learning.
His journey began in 2016 after completing his B.Tech. degree. Coming from a middle-class family, Abhinab faced financial challenges while searching for stable employment. It was during his brother's wedding that he developed a fascination for DSLR cameras, and with the support of his father, who bought him his first DSLR, Abhinab ventured into photography. He took on small events such as birthdays, baby showers, and engagements, using the money earned to repay his father for the camera.
While awaiting a job offer in 2017, Abhinab stumbled upon the world of YouTube, which was then still emerging in India. After learning that people were earning money through content creation, he decided to create a channel, initially named “AD’s Tutorials,” with the hope of making a steady income. However, his early efforts were met with minimal success. His initial content on Vedic mathematics and photography struggled to gain views, forcing him to explore new directions. Shifting gears, Abhinab focused on tech content, posting videos consistently.
Though his channel’s growth was slow, the experience of creating videos improved his presentation and research skills. Over time, Abhinab’s passion for content creation surpassed his initial goal of earning money. Even while working a full-time job with a modest salary, he continued to create videos during his lunch breaks and late into the night, driven by his newfound love for video production.
By 2020, he had uploaded over 250 tech videos to YouTube, but his channel was still not eligible for monetization. However, things took a turn when one of his finance-related videos unexpectedly garnered millions of views, resulting in his first significant payout. Realizing the potential in finance content, he rebranded his channel to "Chalo Seekho," focusing on financial topics such as banking, loan apps, credit cards, and money-making tips.
This shift proved to be a breakthrough. "Chalo Seekho" grew rapidly, attracting a large audience. Today, it is one of India’s leading finance channels, approaching 100k subscribers. His journey also expanded to Instagram, where he launched “Techno Vichar,” a tech page that went viral, with some videos reaching millions of views.
Abhinab's journey doesn’t stop with content creation. With over seven years of experience, he and his wife now run an influencer marketing company, helping brands and aspiring influencers build their digital presence. He has also launched his own digital course, where he shares strategies for earning money online, drawing from his own experiences and success.
Abhinab’s story is one of persistence and growth. From photography to becoming a top finance YouTuber, his journey illustrates the importance of passion and the willingness to adapt. Today, he is making finance simple and accessible to millions, while also inspiring the next generation of digital creators.