Paavan Nanda

• Paavan Nanda is the CEO and co-founder of WinZO, a leading vernacular social gaming and entertainment platform in India, supported by prominent investors.
  
  
• Prior to WinZO, Paavan founded Zostel and ZO Rooms, which became Asia's largest chain of backpackers hostels, backed by Tiger Global.
  
  
• He holds degrees from NSIT and IIM Calcutta, and has professional experience with Bain & Company, Abbott Labs, and Bank of America - Global Trading Desk.
  
  
• Paavan completed his Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science from IIT Delhi in 2016, where he actively participated in tech competitions and hackathons, winning numerous awards.
  
  
• In 2018, Paavan, along with his co-founder Saumya Singh Rathore, launched WinZO Games to offer an engaging gaming experience to users in Tier II and III cities of India.
  
  
• WinZO Games provides over 70+ games in multiple languages, including Hindi, English, Bengali, Tamil, and Telugu, and rewards players with cash and prizes.
  
  
• With over 30 million registered users, WinZO has become immensely popular among mobile gamers in India, contributing significantly to the gaming industry.
  
  
• Paavan's entrepreneurial journey reflects his dedication to innovation and making a positive impact in the gaming sector in India.

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