Riya Upreti
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur, Content creator, Digital media professional |
| Organization | FOBET, Fobet Media |
| Known For | Entrepreneurship, online education, digital marketing, personal branding |
| University | Manav Rachna International University |
| Years Active | 2020–present |
| Notable Works | Founder of FOBET & Fobet Media |
| Website | https://www.fobet.com |
Riya Upreti is an Indian entrepreneur, content creator, and digital media professional known for building businesses in the education and content marketing sectors. She gained recognition after transitioning from a traditional academic path into entrepreneurship, later establishing ventures focused on online education, personal branding, and digital content. Her work has attracted a large online audience through educational, business, and entrepreneurship-focused content.[1]
Early life and education
Riya Upreti was born in India and spent her early years in a family that emphasized education. According to her public statements, she initially prepared for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) with aspirations of entering the medical field. After not qualifying, she briefly pursued psychology before eventually choosing entrepreneurship over a conventional academic career.[2]
She attended Manav Rachna International University for higher education but publicly describes herself as a college dropout who chose to focus on building businesses full-time.
Career
Early entrepreneurship
While still a student, Upreti began experimenting with digital education models. She developed an online platform that enabled experienced faculty members to teach digitally while making educational content accessible to students. This initiative eventually evolved into the education venture known as FOBET.[3]
FOBET
Upreti is the founder of FOBET, an education-focused platform that initially concentrated on psychology and professional development courses before expanding its digital offerings. The platform operates within India's growing edtech ecosystem and provides online learning resources for students and professionals.[4]
Fobet Media
Following the growth of her educational business, Upreti founded Fobet Media, a digital content and branding company. The company works with founders, entrepreneurs, and brands to develop content strategies, personal branding campaigns, and digital marketing initiatives.[5]
Content creation
Beyond entrepreneurship, Upreti has established herself as a business educator and content creator. Her content primarily focuses on entrepreneurship, startups, marketing, business strategy, investing, and creator economy topics. She has built a substantial audience across social media platforms and has hosted interviews and podcast conversations with entrepreneurs, investors, and business professionals.
Business philosophy
Upreti frequently speaks about resilience, self-learning, and entrepreneurship through her public content. She has openly discussed the setbacks she experienced after failing to secure admission through NEET, describing that period as a turning point that led her toward business building and content creation rather than a conventional professional career.[6]
Her public messaging commonly emphasizes:
- Bootstrapped entrepreneurship
- Personal branding
- Digital marketing
- Content-led business growth
- Financial literacy
- Continuous learning
Public presence
Upreti maintains an active presence on LinkedIn and other social media platforms, where she publishes educational content related to entrepreneurship, marketing, and business growth. She has also appeared as a speaker, instructor, and podcast host discussing startup development, digital branding, and creator-led businesses.
Areas of expertise
- Entrepreneurship
- Digital marketing
- Personal branding
- Content strategy
- Online education
- Business development
- Social media marketing
- Creator economy
Recognition
Riya Upreti has gained recognition within India's creator economy for combining educational content with entrepreneurship and digital marketing. Through her ventures and online presence, she has built communities focused on business education, personal branding, and startup growth.

