has been programming since the age of 12, and first used IRC when he was 14. When not on the computer, he completed a degree in engineering at IIT Kharagpur and an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad. He has been involved in multiple startups previously; he headed product management and development at a startup that raised a $16MM Series-A from Sequoia and Norwest.

attended IIT Kharagpur. In college, he was a founder of one of the largest technology festivals in India and built a successful college startup selling custom t-shirts. He has over seven years of experience in Finance with multiple accreditations, and excels in engaging communities.