Your skills are worth international rates. Here's how to get them.
NorthStar Desi gives Indian professionals a step-by-step system to land US and Canada clients, complete with templates, safety training, and a career track matched to your goals.
See what you get inside
Not another PDF course. A complete system with tools you'll use every day.
How it works
Take the quiz
Answer questions about your skills, experience, and goals. The platform places you into the right track.
Follow your track
Work through a 30-day track curriculum with lessons, templates, and tools that unlock as you progress.
Build your proof-of-work
Use the case-study builder and templates to create proposals and portfolio items to win clients or land roles.
30 days. One track. Built for how you want to work.
Every day ends with something you can use: a template, a conversation script, a strategy.
Universal Foundation
Same for all tracks. The groundwork every path depends on
Positioning yourself for NA clients, not just translating your existing resume
Building proof of work NA clients and employers actually evaluate
North American workplace norms, communication styles, and expectations
Safety: contracts, payment protection, and how to spot scams
Tax, FEMA, and cross-border payment setup for Indian professionals
AI tools to sharpen your proposals, outreach, and workflow
Your personal brand: how to present yourself so clients come to you
Your Track
Personalized to your quiz result, one of four paths
Freelance Platforms
Profile optimization, proposal writing, pricing strategy, and moving clients off-platform.
Direct Clients
Outbound strategy, positioning, outreach scripts, and closing without a platform middleman.
Remote Jobs
Applications, interviews, salary negotiation, and remote work etiquette for NA companies.
Agency Scale
Team structure, positioning as an agency, pricing, and scaling beyond solo work.
Complete plan users can switch tracks after Day 7. Your universal foundation carries over.
Choose your remote income path
The quiz places you into the path that fits your situation. Each track has its own curriculum, templates, and progression.
Freelance Platforms
Win clients on Upwork, Toptal, and similar platforms. Covers profile optimization, proposal writing, pricing strategy, and moving clients off-platform.
Best for: professionals who want fast access to inbound clients
Get started with this track →Direct Clients
Reach out directly to US and Canada businesses without a platform middleman. Covers outbound strategy, positioning, outreach scripts, and closing.
Best for: professionals ready to control their own pipeline
Get started with this track →Remote Jobs
Land full-time or long-term contract roles with North American companies. Covers applications, interviews, salary negotiation, and remote work etiquette.
Best for: professionals who want stability and a fixed income
Get started with this track →Agency Scale
Build a small team and sell as an agency to US/Canada clients. Covers positioning, team structure, pricing, and scaling beyond solo work.
Best for: experienced professionals ready to grow beyond solo
Get started with this track →Why not just use YouTube?
Free advice gets you started. A structured system gets you paid.
Free YouTube / Reddit
Random videos, no sequence
"Here's what to write..."
"You should have case studies"
Scattered Reddit threads
Generic, one-size-fits-all
Watch and forget
"Just use Upwork"
NorthStar Desi
30-day track curriculum
33 ready-to-use templates
Guided case study builder
7-section safety module
Quiz matches you to the right track
Progress tracking, streaks, achievements
Tax, FEMA, payments, cultural norms
Who it's for
“I’m good at what I do, but my rates don’t show it”
You’re shipping real work (building production apps, designing systems, running campaigns) but charging a fraction of what the same work pays in the US market. You want to close that gap.
“I want US/Canada clients but don’t know where to start”
You’ve heard about Upwork, cold outreach, and remote jobs, but every path seems uncertain. You need a structured approach, not more YouTube videos telling you to “just start freelancing.”
“I’m applying to remote roles and getting ghosted”
You have the technical skills for the job, but your resume, cover letter, and interview approach aren’t optimized for North American hiring expectations.
“I’m freelancing solo and want to scale”
You already have clients but you’re hitting a ceiling. You want to hire, delegate, raise rates, and position as an agency, but you don’t know the operational steps.
Simple, one-time pricing
No subscriptions. Pay once, access does not expire.
Focus
₹999
One track. Full curriculum, templates, and tools for a single path. Best if you already know where you're headed.
See Focus plan detailsComplete
₹1,999
All 4 tracks, all 30+ templates, all builders. Switch between paths anytime. Best if you want to explore or keep options open.
See Complete plan detailsYou can start with Focus and upgrade to Complete anytime for just ₹1,000 more. View full pricing
That's less than Rs 3/day for a complete career system.
Avoid costly mistakes before they happen
The safety module covers how to spot fake job offers and fraudulent clients, verify payment methods, understand contract essentials, and vet platforms before committing time. Built specifically for Indian professionals working with US/Canada clients remotely.
Frequently asked questions
What is NorthStar Desi?
NorthStar Desi is a guided remote-career platform for Indian professionals. It helps you choose between four income paths (freelance platforms, direct clients, remote jobs, or agency scale), then gives you a structured system with lessons, templates, and tools to execute.
Who is it for?
Indian professionals who want to work remotely with US or Canada clients or employers, whether through freelance platforms, direct outreach, remote employment, or growing into an agency.
How does the quiz work?
After signing up, you answer a short quiz about your skills, experience, and goals. The platform then places you into the track that fits best and unlocks your personalized curriculum.
What are the 4 tracks?
Freelance Platforms (Upwork and similar), Direct Clients (outbound to businesses), Remote Jobs (employment with US/Canada companies), and Agency Scale (building a team). Each track has its own curriculum, templates, and progression.
Can I switch tracks later?
Complete plan users can switch between all 4 tracks at any time. Focus plan users stay on their chosen track but can upgrade to Complete anytime.
Is this for remote jobs, freelancing, or both?
Both, and more. NorthStar Desi covers all four main ways Indian professionals earn remotely with US/Canada clients or employers.
What do I get in the paid plan?
A 30-day track curriculum, 30+ ready-to-use templates, a case-study builder, progress tracking, a safety module covering scam avoidance and contract awareness, and culture guidance for North American client expectations.
How do I start working with US or Canada clients as an Indian professional?
Start by identifying your approach: freelance platforms (Upwork, Fiverr), direct outreach to companies, applying to remote jobs, or building an agency. NorthStar Desi guides you through a quiz that places you into the right track, then gives you a step-by-step curriculum, templates, and tools built specifically for professionals based in India entering the US and Canada market.
Is NorthStar Desi right for software developers, IT professionals, and designers?
Yes. The platform is built for all major skill areas: software development, design, digital marketing, content, operations, consulting, and more. The quiz identifies your skill area and places you into the career track that best fits how you want to work.
Ready to find your path?
Take the quiz, get placed into your track, and start working toward remote income with US and Canada clients.