Girish Mathrubootham

• Girish Mathrubootham is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, and the founder and CEO of Freshworks, a global customer engagement software company. His journey from a small town in India to leading a billion-dollar SaaS company is inspiring for budding entrepreneurs worldwide.
  
  
• Born in Tamil Nadu, India, Girish Mathrubootham pursued his education in engineering. He earned a degree in Electrical Engineering from Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology & Research Academy (SASTRA) and later completed his MBA from the University of Madras. His academic background in technology and business laid a solid foundation for his future entrepreneurial endeavors.
  
  
• Girish Mathrubootham founded Freshdesk (now Freshworks) in 2010 after identifying a gap in the customer service software market. Inspired by a frustrating experience with poor customer service, he envisioned a user-friendly, affordable alternative to existing solutions. What started as a cloud-based helpdesk software evolved into a suite of customer engagement tools, including Freshchat, Freshsales, and Freshservice.
  
  
• Under his leadership, Freshworks became a global player in the SaaS industry, competing with giants like Salesforce and Zendesk. The company raised multiple rounds of funding and successfully went public on the NASDAQ in 2021. Freshworks' IPO marked a milestone, making it one of India's top SaaS unicorns.
  
  
• 700 millionAs of recent estimates, Girish Mathrubootham's net worth is $700 million. Apart from his company, he is an active angel investor, supporting startups in India and globally. His investment portfolio includes various tech-driven startups focused on AI, automation, and customer experience. Girish Mathrubootham invests in various sectors. He has funded over 58 companies, focusing on enterprise applications, consumer services, and educational software.
  
  
• Girish Mathrubootham maintains a low profile regarding his personal life. He is married and has children, and he often credits his family for their unwavering support throughout his journey. Outside of work, he is passionate about football and actively engages with the football community in India.
  
  
• As a leader, Girish emphasizes a people-first approach. He believes in empowering employees, fostering innovation, and maintaining a customer-centric business model. His leadership style has been widely recognized, and he frequently shares insights on entrepreneurship through blogs and interviews.
  
  
• Girish Mathrubootham has received several accolades for his contributions to the SaaS industry. He has been featured in Forbes, The Financial Express, and other reputable publications for his role in revolutionizing customer support solutions.
  
  
• Through Freshworks and his investments, Girish has played a pivotal role in shaping India's SaaS landscape. He actively mentors aspiring entrepreneurs and collaborates with industry leaders like Sridhar Vembu of Zoho to promote tech innovation in India.​​​​
  

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• RISE 2015
  • Speaker
  • Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, Asia
  • Jul 31, 2015
• Global Mobile App Summit & Awards 2015
  • Speaker
  • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Asia
  • May 28, 2015