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A creative and performance studio founded by two ex-Googlers.

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We build brands that resonate and perform

Exceptional marketing begins where creativity intersects with precision. With roots at Google and a portfolio spanning the world's most recognized names, we bring both craft and accountability to everything we touch.

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Our Story

Forged at Google.
Refined by obsession.

The industry drew a line. Art on one side, numbers on the other. We erased it. Forty exists to prove the most powerful brands don't choose between looking extraordinary and performing exceptionally. They demand both.

The founders

Yash Gupta.

Co‑founder & Director

Formerly Google. Shaped Search and Performance Max across North America.

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Satwik Vaishnava.

Co‑founder & Director

Formerly Google India. Led Marketing Research and Brand Strategy.

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Most agencies treat craft and data as separate worlds. We don't.

Four steps. Four disciplines.

One integrated approach to every brand we touch.

  1. 01 Discovery Listen
  2. 02 Strategy Shape
  3. 03 Execution Build
  4. 04 Optimization Refine
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Content Creation

Scroll-stopping content that builds audience at scale.

Brand Strategy

Identity systems so compelling, they resonate long after the first impression.

4.2x avg ROAS

Performance Marketing

Precision targeted. Lower CPA. Higher LTV.

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E-commerce Growth

End-to-end commerce from launch to profitability.

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Our Partners

Brands we have worked with

Our Work

Outcomes that speak for themselves.

Chitrapotli brand identity and e-commerce case study by Forty
Case Study

Chitrapotli

Heritage art, reimagined for global commerce. From zero digital presence to six countries in under a year.

100 Million+ Impressions Annually 21,000% Growth 6 Countries
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The Challenge

Chitrapotli had one extraordinary asset: world-class traditional Pichwai art. What it lacked was everything else: a digital identity, a distribution framework, and a path to the modern collector. The brief was clear: transform a local craft into a global brand.

The Solution

We treated this as an integrated design and marketplace build. Visual storytelling came first: a brand identity and professional creative assets that elevated perceived value from the first scroll.

Then, a dual-path commerce strategy:

  • Global Flagship: A Shopify storefront optimized for conversion and international logistics.
  • Marketplace Leadership: End-to-end Amazon India management, from SEO-optimized listings and professional mockups to high-performance ad campaigns.

By streamlining discovery-to-fulfillment across owned and marketplace channels, the brand could scale globally from day one.

The Result

  • Market Visibility: 100 million+ cross-platform impressions annually, establishing deep brand awareness.
  • Momentum: 21,000% growth from a standing start.
  • Global Footprint: Active presence across 6 countries, transforming a local art form into an international brand.
Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses influencer campaign by Forty
Collaboration

Ray-Ban × Meta

Positioning smart glasses as a lifestyle essential, not a gadget. Lifestyle-first creative that earned its place in the feed.

126k+ Views Native Engagement
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The Challenge

Integrating technology into personal style is a delicate balance. The objective was to position the Ray-Ban × Meta collection as an essential lifestyle accessory, not a piece of hardware. The creative strategy had to favor human utility over technical specifications.

The Solution

We partnered with influencers to deliver a lifestyle-first narrative. No feature lists, no spec sheets. Instead, native storytelling that showcased the glasses in the natural rhythm of daily life: indoors, outdoors, in motion.

By prioritizing each creator’s authentic perspective, we demonstrated the product’s value within the context of their world. The result: content that felt native to the feed while subtly reinforcing intuitive design.

The Result

  • Market Awareness: 126k+ views, establishing significant digital presence for the product launch.
  • Native Engagement: Creative that earned organic placement by prioritizing lifestyle over hardware.
  • Market Perception: Successfully shifted the narrative from wearable tech to essential fashion accessory.
Mashreq Bank Climb2Change sustainability campaign by Forty
Collaboration

Mashreq Bank

Turning a corporate sustainability initiative into a compelling human story. Documentary-style content that outperformed industry benchmarks by 2×.

5.4% Engagement Rate 2× Industry Average
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The Challenge

Corporate sustainability initiatives often struggle to communicate impact with authenticity. For Mashreq Bank’s Climb2Change initiative, the challenge was to document an environmental trek in a way that felt inspiring and human, without the sterile tone of traditional corporate media.

The Solution

We treated the initiative as a human-interest story. Using a documentary-style approach, our team followed volunteers and creators as they cleared mountain routes, capturing raw effort and the genuine exchange between team members and locals.

By centering the lived experience of participants, we let the bank’s values speak through action rather than corporate messaging.

The Result

  • Community Resonance: 5.4% engagement-to-view rate, more than double the industry average for corporate CSR content.
  • High-Value Advocacy: Exceptional repost and share volume, signaling deeply “save-worthy” content aligned with audience values.
  • Narrative Integrity: Elevated the brand’s sustainability profile through authentic, human-centered storytelling.
  • Strategic Reach: Transformed a CSR initiative into a compelling narrative that built deep affinity with a global audience.
AI SaaS startup growth and venture marketing by Forty
Case Study

AI SaaS & Ventures

Accelerating growth from stealth to scale. Full-stack marketing infrastructure for Y Combinator-backed startups and high-growth AI companies.

100 Million+ Reach Annually 50M+ AI Content Views YC-Backed
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The Challenge

For high-growth AI startups, including Y Combinator-backed ventures, the challenge is navigating the leap from technical novelty to market leadership. In a high-velocity category, these companies must build brand authority, scale user acquisition, and secure capital before the window closes.

The Solution

We built a comprehensive framework designed for startup velocity, acting as the strategic bridge between technical innovation and market execution:

  • Influence & Authority: Orchestrated collaborations with global tech influencers, delivering 100 million+ views annually through native storytelling.
  • Capital Readiness: Designed high-stakes pitch decks and portfolio websites that translate complex technical moats into compelling investor narratives.
  • AI-Generated Content: Leveraged AI-driven UGC workstreams to generate 50M+ views with hyper-relevant content for early adopters and enterprise partners.
  • User-Centric Optimization: Established structured feedback loops, placing products with target demographics for deep-dive interviews and product-market fit refinement.
  • Strategic Positioning: Executed PR campaigns and data-backed brand positioning to establish founders as definitive industry voices.

The Result

  • 100 Million+ Global Reach Annually through strategic influencer partnerships.
  • 50M+ Views across AI-generated content campaigns.
  • YC-Backed Success: Proven growth frameworks that help venture-backed startups move from launch to industry-standard status.
Design Theory

Websites that convert.
Landing pages that last.

Every pixel considered. Every interaction intentional. Built for performance, crafted for beauty.

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Questions we hear often

Ambitious brands across fashion, tech, real estate, health, luxury, and e-commerce. From early-stage startups to established companies ready for their next chapter.

We understand data and craft equally. Founded by ex-Googlers, we don't just produce beautiful work. We make it accountable. Every campaign is tied to outcomes you can measure.

Every engagement starts with clear KPIs. You get transparent reporting, measurable ROI, and full access to your dashboards. No ambiguity. You always know where things stand.

That's our core strength. Content, brand, paid media, lead generation, commerce, CRO, SEO. All under one roof, one team, one vision. No handoffs, no fragmentation.

It's where we excel. We've taken brands from launch to profitability through Shopify, Meta, and Google, achieving 400% ROAS and 390% month-over-month sales growth.

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