The Entrepreneur's Journey: From Survival to Growth
- Years in the industry
- 22+
- Ventures founded
- 10
- 01Dream
- 02Plan
- 03Start
- 04Struggle
- 05Progress
- 06Advance
Mostaim Billah Murad
Building businesses, and helping others build theirs.
Welcome! I'm Mostaim Billah Murad — an entrepreneur and IT professional with over 22 years in the technology industry. My journey has been fuelled by a passion for building businesses, a strong desire to keep learning, and a commitment to working through challenges until they turn into opportunities. I believe every dream is achievable if we stay focused on finding solutions, even in difficult situations.
My mission is to support young professionals in building successful IT careers, and to help businesses grow by adopting the right technology. I provide consultancy — business reviews, technology adoption strategies, and actionable growth plans — and take real pride in that work. Sharing knowledge and empowering others through my expertise is my true passion.
Let's work together to unlock the potential of technology and create a brighter, more successful future.
No matter the nature of your business, integrating technology into your operations will undoubtedly prove to be one of the most advantageous and impactful decisions throughout your entire business journey.
What running ten ventures actually takes
Decision Maker
Entrepreneurs hold decisive authority in steering businesses toward success, as they shoulder the responsibility for their ventures' performance by making a multitude of impactful decisions.
Risk-taking
Successful entrepreneurs are comfortable with taking calculated risks. They are willing to step out of their comfort zones and make bold moves in order to achieve their goals.
Flexibility
Entrepreneurs who are flexible are able to adapt to changing circumstances and pivot their business strategy as needed. They are open to new ideas and willing to change direction if necessary.
Resilience
Starting and growing a business can be challenging and stressful. Entrepreneurs who are resilient are able to bounce back from setbacks and maintain a positive attitude in the face of adversity.
Relationships
Entrepreneurs require substantial discretion to build relationships with customers and stakeholders, a vital aspect of entrepreneurship. These relationships enhance brand awareness, generate leads, and drive revenue growth.
Communication
Entrepreneurs who are effective communicators are able to clearly convey their ideas and vision to others. They are able to inspire and motivate their team, as well as connect with customers and investors.
Leadership
Entrepreneurs who are strong leaders are able to inspire and guide their team towards a common goal. They are able to delegate tasks effectively and make difficult decisions when necessary.
Creativity
Entrepreneurs who possess creativity are able to generate unique and innovative ideas that set them apart from their competitors. They are able to think outside of the box and find new solutions to existing problems.
The businesses I run today
Software, web, hosting and hardware — the four I put front and centre. Two internet service providers run alongside them; you will find those in the journey below.
Softifybd Limited
Digitize Your Imagination
My software company, and the largest of the four. Softifybd builds custom software and runs a suite of twelve products serving ISPs, schools, retailers and travel businesses across Bangladesh.
- 300+
- Projects
- 4500+
- Clients
- 10M+
- Users reached
- 100+
- Team members
What it delivers
- Custom Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
- IT Consulting
12 products in-house
GetUp Limited
Guardian of your growth
The digital and web arm. GetUp handles web development, e-commerce, brand and UI/UX design, and digital marketing — including a library of ready-made site templates for schools, ISPs, retailers and more.
- 500+
- Projects done
- 450
- Happy clients
- 50k+
- Hours worked
- 500+
- Businesses consulted
What it delivers
- Web Development
- E-Commerce Solutions
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
- Brand Design
- Digital Marketing
Product
HostGet
Host With Confidence, Speed, Security & Stability
The infrastructure layer. HostGet puts cloud servers from four Bangladeshi providers behind one account and one invoice — priced in taka, supported from Dhaka.
- 200+
- Businesses hosted
- 99.9%
- Uptime SLA
- 4
- Cloud providers
What it delivers
- Cloud Hosting
- Domain Registration
- Business Email (Mailora)
- Server migration & support
Product
TechBox
Consult. Configure. Care.
The hardware business. TechBox supplies corporate IT, security and networking equipment across Bangladesh, and is the official National Distributor for Black Shark.
- 1
- National distributorship
What it delivers
- Corporate IT hardware
- CCTV & security systems
- Networking equipment
- Server & storage solutions
- Access control & power backup
- Nationwide e-commerce delivery
What we actually deliver
Across the group, the work falls into six areas. Each one is tagged with the company that handles it.
Custom Software
Bespoke business software built to fit how a company already works — plus the mobile apps, product design and IT consulting around it.
SaaS Products
Twelve ready-built platforms covering ISP billing, education, CRM, bulk SMS, fleet tracking, IVR and AI support — buy instead of build.
Web & E-Commerce
Company websites and online stores, either custom-built or started from a ready template for schools, ISPs, retailers and travel businesses.
Brand & Digital Marketing
UI/UX, brand identity and the digital marketing that puts it in front of people — handled by the same team that built the site.
Cloud Hosting & Domains
Cloud servers across four Bangladeshi providers on one invoice, with domains, business email and a 99.9% uptime SLA. Priced in taka.
IT Hardware & Security
Corporate IT supply: monitors and peripherals, CCTV and access control, networking, servers and power backup, delivered nationwide.
Things we have built and shipped
Twelve products built and run in-house, alongside client work. These are the platforms, not the one-off builds.
ISP Digital
A complete ERP for internet service providers — subscriber management, billing, package control and field operations in one system.
Talkify
Interactive voice response and call automation, so businesses can route and answer high call volumes without adding headcount.
Biznify
Business management software covering the day-to-day operations a growing company outgrows spreadsheets for.
Edufy
Education management for schools and coaching centres — admissions, attendance, results and fee collection.
Managerial CRM
Customer relationship management with pipelines, follow-up automation and role-based dashboards for sales teams.
Infinity Log
Log analysis and network monitoring, built for operators who need to know what their network did and when.
GetCommerce
An e-commerce website builder that gets a shop online without a bespoke build behind it.
Khudebarta
Bulk SMS for businesses that need to reach thousands of customers reliably and cheaply.
GTS ERP
Fleet and GPS management — vehicle tracking, trip history and utilisation reporting.
ReplyX
AI-assisted customer support that handles routine enquiries before a human sees them.
OTThub
OTT platform subscription management for operators reselling streaming services.
OTA Platform
An online travel agency platform — search, booking and settlement for travel businesses.
Companies my teams have worked with
- United Group
- PhonePe
- Metronet
- Amberit
- Alo Communication
- Speedtech
- Skyview
- Rio International
- Innovative Online Limited
- Desh Net Broadband
- Borno Internet
- FaithTrip
- Flashnet
- Bnet
- RaceOnline
- Starget
- Motolock
- Hijabbook
- FEJMO
- Sodai Nagar
10 ventures, one road
It started as a job in Narayanganj in 2003. 10 ventures later, 6 are still running. Dream, Plan, Start, Struggle, Progress, Advance — every one of them passed through all six.
Dream · Plan
2003 — 2012- April 2003 — February 2005Employment
GM Traders
Sales & Operation Manager·Garment accessories
A renowned garment accessories business in Narayanganj, Bangladesh, and the local pioneer of sublimation printing — a journey that began with GM Traders.
- October 2005 — October 2012
Multimedia Computer & Training Center
Founder·Computer training centre
Start · Struggle
2013 — 2018- November 2013 — December 2018
Green Computer & Mobile Care
Founder·Servicing & surveillance
Surveillance system (CC camera) solutions alongside desktop, laptop and mobile servicing, plus a range of computer accessories.
- December 2013 — PresentActive
Green Net
Founder & Owner·Internet Service Provider
- January 2017 — December 2018
Green IT
Founder·Networking products
Networking product sales and service.
- June 2017 — December 2018
IT Link
Founder·Internet Service Provider
Progress · Advance
2018 — now- April 2018 — PresentActive
Softifybd Limited
Founder & CEO·Software development
Custom software and a suite of twelve in-house products serving ISPs, schools, retailers and travel businesses.
- November 2019 — PresentActive
Palli IT Network
Co-Founder·Internet Service Provider
- July 2021 — PresentActive
GetUp Limited
Founder & CEO·Web development & marketing
Integrated web development and marketing solutions.
- November 2023 — PresentActive
HostGet
Founder & Owner·Cloud hosting
Cloud-based hosting solutions across four Bangladeshi providers.
- December 2024 — PresentActive
TechBox
Founder & Managing Director·IT products
IT product based solutions, and National Distributor for Black Shark.
Industry bodies we belong to
BASIS
Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services
ISPAB
Internet Service Providers Association of Bangladesh
APNIC
Asia Pacific Network Information Centre
e-CAB
e-Commerce Association of Bangladesh
APNIC exists for a global, open, stable and secure Internet that serves the entire Asia Pacific community.
What the work adds up to
ISO 27001 certified
Information security management — Softifybd Limited.
ISO 9001 certified
Quality management systems — Softifybd Limited.
DUNS registered
Dun & Bradstreet business identity verification.
National Distributor — Black Shark
TechBox is the official Black Shark distributor for Bangladesh.
Four-provider cloud network
HostGet aggregates Robi Cloud, Brilliant Cloud, TenByte and Amar Cloud.
Let’s find out whether this is worth building
One call, forty-five minutes, no deck. You leave with a straight answer on scope and cost — whether or not you hire us.
Let’s talk
Whether it's a project for one of my companies, a partnership, or something else entirely — write a few lines and I'll reply myself.
Reach me directly
Open to partnerships and new ventures — typical reply within one business day.