Beyond Bengaluru: Entrepreneurs and industry push growth into Karnataka’s smaller cities

Karnataka’s push to expand economic growth beyond Bengaluru is gaining traction, with entrepreneurs, businesses and government initiatives increasingly creating opportunities in tier-II and tier-III cities across the state.City & Local GuidesA notable example is Goutam Bengle, co-founder of Alt Digital Technologies, who returned to his native village in Uttara Kannada district during the Covid-19 pandemic and began working remotely. He later established a company office in neighbouring Vaddinakoppa, creating jobs for local residents while serving international clients.