How Dev Basu Built Powered by Search to $30M in Revenue

January 28th, 2025

Founded By
Dev Basu
Founders
1
Profitable
Yes
Year Started
2009
Customer
B2B

Who is Dev Basu?

Dev Basu, founder and CEO of Powered by Search, graduated from the University of Toronto and launched the company in 2009, after gaining experience in consulting.

What problem does Powered by Search solve?

Powered by Search solves the frustration businesses face when their marketing investments fail to deliver consistent growth by providing clear strategies that ensure predictable and sustainable results in digital marketing.

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Dev Basu founded Powered by Search after being struck by how many marketing agencies focused on talking about themselves rather than their clients. During his time in the consulting industry, he observed a common struggle among businesses: they were equipped with talented teams and technology but lacked a reliable system to consistently achieve results. This observation inspired him to create an agency that flips the traditional narrative by focusing on the client's needs and developing a predictable growth system. After leaving his previous agency job in 2009, Basu focused on understanding client expectations and aligning solutions with their specific challenges, employing feedback and insights to fine-tune his ideas....

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Our Origin Story
A note from our founder: Dev Basu. This week I picked up a copy of Strategy Magazine. In it, I found agencies of various shapes and size...
improvado.io
improvado.io Article · 2024
Titan Talk with Dev Basu, the founder of “Powered By Search”
Titan Talk with Dev Basu, the founder of “Powered By Search” My name is Dev Basu. I am CEO of “Powered by search”, but I really call mys...
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youtu.be YouTube · 2024
How to Build A $30M Company (with Dev Basu) | Ep 23
“The only difference between a really high performing team member and a high performing entrepreneur is their appetite for risk.” Toda...
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youtu.be YouTube · 2024
Business Breakthroughs Ep. 2 - Dev Basu, CEO, Powered By Search
Are you a small business owner looking for inspiration, learning, community, and actionable ideas to grow your business? Join Mark Hockri...