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How I'd make my first ₹10,000 online as a college student in India using AI — zero budget

Harsha Kumar on June 11, 2026

I'm 18, still in college, building XEdge solo. Every week I get messages from students asking how to make money online without experience, connecti...
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Ohhh! Really that's crazy ❤️

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Harsha Kumar

Thank you! Means a lot — especially coming from someone who's clearly doing their own thing too. Checked your profile, love the energy. Keep building!

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𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝕃𝕒𝕫𝕪 𝔾𝕚𝕣𝕝

You earned ₹10,000 at the age of 18, which is truly a remarkable achievement. You have more dedication and energy than I do. I'm just learning from people like you, and I hope to keep learning many more things in the future as well!
Thanks 。⁠◕⁠‿⁠◕⁠。

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Harsha Kumar

maybe my platform would help you out to know more about tools , tech and stuff . check it out at xedge.tech by sparing a few minutes , i could say it worth seeing . btw don't worry its free lol .

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𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝕃𝕒𝕫𝕪 𝔾𝕚𝕣𝕝 • Edited

can I check it out later? My health isn’t good right now, but I’ll definitely check it properly once I’m better.♥️

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Harsha Kumar

sure , just check whenever you want . i hope you'll recover asap .

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Srashti

This is incredibly practical. Most guides tell students to 'just freelance' without actually explaining how to get that first client with zero budget or portfolio. Using AI as a bridge for the initial portfolio gap is a game-changer for beginners. Great breakdown, Harsha😄

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Harsha Kumar

Thank you Srashti! That's exactly the gap I was trying to fill everyone says "just freelance" but nobody explains the cold start problem of having no portfolio and no clients simultaneously.
The AI bridge for portfolio building is honestly the most underrated hack for beginners right now. You're not faking experience you're demonstrating capability. There's a real difference.
What are you currently working on or trying to get started with? Would love to point you toward the right stack for your situation.

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Nash Nash

Is great

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AIExplorer

Great start Harsha!

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Harsha Kumar

thanks ! pal