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Amit Agarwal
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Birth & Early Life
- Amit Agarwal, the founder of Digital Inspiration, is recognized as India's first professional blogger and a prominent figure in the tech industry.
- Born on March 15, 1976, he holds a degree in Computer Science from I.I.T. Roorkee and is an Indian national.
- Amit Agarwal is a father of two and has received Microsoft's Most Valuable Professional award from 2007 to 2010.
- He has been a trailblazer in the Indian blogging scene, providing opportunities for monetization through his blog and pioneering the use of blogging as a career.
- Amit is renowned for his contributions to digital information through labnol.org, a blog covering mobile apps and consumer software.
- He has developed numerous useful Google add-ons and web apps, including Mail Merge for Gmail.
- Amit Agarwal is a regular contributor to esteemed publications like The Wall Street Journal India, The Hindustan Times, and CNBC TV18, focusing on technology topics.
- He frequently speaks at major technology and blogging conferences, sharing his expertise in blogging and web-related fields.
- In 2004, he founded Digital Inspiration, which has become one of the top 100 tech blogs, aiming to assist people in utilizing software tools and digital technology effectively.
- Before his blogging career, Amit worked for A.D.P. before transitioning to become a personal technology columnist for The Wall Street Journal.
- He authored an ebook titled "The Most Useful Websites," highlighting lesser-known websites that can enhance productivity in various domains.
- As of February 2025, Amit Agarwal, Chief Product Officer at Datadog Inc., has an estimated net worth of $27 million.
Education
Institution | Degree | Duration |
|---|---|---|
Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee | Bachelor's Degree | 1995 - 1999 |
St Peter's College, Agra | High School | 1980 - 1995 |
careers
Position | Company | Duration |
|---|---|---|
Founder | Digital Inspiration | Jan 2004 - Present |
Founder | India Blog School | Dec 2008 - Dec 2014 |
Personal Technology Columnist | The Wall Street Journal | Aug 2011 - Nov 2012 |
Personal Technology Columnist | Hindustan Times | Jan 2007 - 2010 |
Personal Technology Columnist | Financial Express | Mar 2007 - Jun 2008 |
Editor-in-Chief India | Podtech.net | Aug 2006 - Mar 2007 |
Consultant | ADP Inc. | Jul 1999 - Jan 2004 |
Events
Awards
- He received Microsoft’s Most Valuable Professional award from 2007 to 2010.
- The Best Technology Blog prize at the Indibloggies has twice been given to the site Digital Inspiration.
- The designation of Google Developer Expert for Google Apps Script and GSuite.
- He has also worked for a significant organisation like Bill Gates’ Microsoft.
- Amit also wrote an ebook, “The Most useful Website,” describing the most helpful and discovered websites.
- He is referred to as the “Founder of the Indian Blogging Revolution” by Hindustan Times.
Amit Agarwal Investments
Total no. of Investment
2
Amit Agarwal has made 2 investments.
| Date | Company | Sector | Round | Investments | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-12-07 | Cybersecurity | Series C - Drata | $ 200 Mn | Jeff Weiner, SentinelOne, Jennifer Tejada etc | |
| 2022-01-20 | Series B - Saas Labs | $ 42 Mn | Amit Agarwal, Base10 Partners, Chris Zeoli, Peak XV Partners, Tejeshwi Sharma etc |