Nutrition, personal care, mind coaching: Sajjan Gill's expert platform meets the demand for reliable consultation
The platform addresses this market gap with its accessible and verified professional consultations across several key life categories.
Conbun is the result of years of dedicated work and insightful understanding cultivated by Sajjan, aimed at solving everyday decision-making challenges. 'In a country where everyone gives advice, we wanted to make real expert help accessible to everyone — verified, easy, and affordable,' shared Founder Sajjan Gill.
Currently, Conbun works in 12 categories, including nutrition, personal care, career coaching, event planning, mind coaching, and therapy, among others. The platform is now preparing to expand into additional areas such as legal consultation, elderly care, and educational counselling. Within three months of launch, it has reported 112,000 downloads — a clear indicator of the demand for consultation services in India.
With a growing presence in Tier 2, Tier 3 cities, and non-urban areas, the platform continues to work towards bridging the accessibility gap for professional advice across India.
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