HELLO,
I AM IN NEED OF REAL GUIDANCE FOR BECOMING A GOOD ENTREPRENEUR OF GOOGLE AND HOW TO EARN REWARDS AND CASH PRIZES PLEASE ANYONE FROM HERE CAN HELP ME WITH THIS.
PARTH PULEKAR, MUMBAI, INDIA.
Hi @ParthPulekar ,
I recommend starting with Google Cloud Skill Badges and certifications. They help you learn, grow your profile, and sometimes offer rewards. Good luck on your journey!
1. Understand Google's Ecosystem for Entrepreneurs:
Google actually has special programs designed exactly for people like you, such as:
Google for Startups (especially important!)
Google Cloud for Startups
Google Developer Groups (GDGs) in your city (Mumbai has active ones!)
Google Startup School India (they launched it recently, free learning for entrepreneurs)
Google Solution Challenge (cash prizes + recognition for building apps using Google tech)
If you start participating in these, you get mentorship, credits, and sometimes cash prizes.
2. How to Start Step-by-Step:
🔵 A. Learn how to build things using Google tools:
Cloud (Google Cloud, Vertex AI)
AI tools (like the Gemini APIs you’re using now)
Mobile (Android app development)
Web (Google Firebase, App Engine)
✅ Tip: Start with small projects. Example: A simple app using Gemini Pro API.
🔵 B. Join Official Google Communities:
Google for Startups → Register your idea/startup.
Google Developer Groups Mumbai → Join events, meetups.
Google Cloud Community → Get tips and mentorship.
✅ Tip: Participate in hackathons and competitions they organize — they often give cash prizes, swags, cloud credits, and visibility.
🔵 C. Participate in Google Challenges:
Google Solution Challenge — for students, but even early entrepreneurs can form teams.
Google Cloud Hackathons — they happen multiple times a year.
Google Play Indie Games Contest — if you build apps or games.
Women Techmakers / Google Developer Experts programs — if you want to build expertise and network.
✅ Tip: Many contests give $1,000, $5,000, even $10,000+ to winners.
🔵 D. Build Real Products, Not Just Ideas:
Use your skills (API, AI, apps) to build something people can use.
Google loves entrepreneurs who use their platforms in real businesses.
✅ Tip: Even a small app that gets 500–1000 users can get you invited to bigger Google events later.
Month What to Do
May | Start building a small web app with Gemini API |
June | Join a Google Developer Group Mumbai event |
July | Submit your project in Google Cloud community challenges |
August | Apply for Google for Startups Cloud Program |
Sep-Dec | Grow your project; participate in a hackathon for prizes |
Mumbai has a very active Google Developer Group. Go to meetups, free workshops.
Also, IIT Bombay sometimes hosts tech events backed by Google — join them!
✅ Summary for You, Parth:
You are at the perfect starting point.
Focus on learning + building + joining Google communities.
Use Google credits and AI tools to make small apps or websites.
Compete in official Google challenges — you can win cash, prizes, credits, and mentorship! Good luck