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Sharad Sharma
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Birth & Early Life
- Sharad has over three decades of experience in the Internet, Enterprise Software, and Digital Infrastructure markets.
- He co-founded iSPIRT Foundation, a non-profit technology think tank focused on advancing India's software product ecosystem.
- Sharad chaired the NASSCOM Product Forum during its formative years and was a member of the NASSCOM Executive Council from 2009-2013.
- He co-founded Teltier Technologies Inc., a wireless infrastructure startup acquired by CISCO.
- Sharad is an active technology angel investor with over two dozen investments and played a key role in the success of India's first IP-focused fund, India Innovation Fund.
- He held senior R&D executive positions at Yahoo, VERITAS Software, Symantec, Lucent Technologies, and AT&T.
- Zinnov awarded him the R&D Visionary Award in 2008 for his contributions to creating a strong MNC R&D footprint in India.
- Sharad is a member of the National Startup Advisory Council and SEBI's Financial and Regulatory Technology Committee.
- He has served on RBI's UK Sinha MSME Committee and the National Digital Payments Committee.
- Sharad's interest in kernel software development began during his Electrical Engineering studies at Delhi College of Engineering, where he founded India's first Student Minicomputer Club and served as Chairperson of the IEEE Student Chapter.
Education
Institution | Degree | Duration |
|---|---|---|
Delhi College of Engineering | BE (Electrical Engineering) | 1982 - 1986 |
Delhi Public School (DPS), R.K. Puram | High School Diploma | 1982 |
careers
Organization | Position/Role | Duration |
|---|---|---|
iSPIRT Foundation | Co-Founder | Feb 2013 - Present |
Indian Angel Network | Member | Apr 2008 - Apr 2016 |
NASSCOM | Chair Product Forum and Executive Council Member | Apr 2009 - Apr 2013 |
Canaan Partners | EIREIR | Apr 2009 - Apr 2010 |
Yahoo! | CEO India R&D; SVP | Apr 2007 - Mar 2009 |
Yahoo!7 | Board Director | Oct 2007 - Feb 2009 |
Consim/Bharat Matrimony | Board Director | Oct 2007 - Feb 2009 |
Private Equity | Operating Partner | May 2006 - Mar 2007 |
Symantec (earlier VERITAS) | India General Manager and Vice President Product Ops | Mar 2004 - Apr 2006 |
Teltier Technologies | CEO and Co-founder | Feb 2001 - Nov 2003 |
Lucent Technologies | Various management positions | Jun 1993 - Feb 2001 |
Ivy Systems | Product Development Director | Jul 1989 - Jun 1993 |
DCM Data Products | Software Engineer – Software R&D | Jul 1986 - Jun 1989 |
Events
Board and Advisor Roles
- AdSparx
- Board of Director
- 2014
- Eventifier
- Advisor
- Sep 2013
- Vayavya Labs
- Board Member
- Jul 1, 2011
- Unbxd
- Board Member
- iKen Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
- Member, Board of Directors
Sharad Sharma Investments
Total no. of Investment
10
Sharad Sharma has made 10 investments.
| Date | Company | Sector | Round | Investments | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-17 | Social Media | Seed Round - Vebbler | - | ||
| 2017-07-06 | Technology | Venture Round - Minjar | $ 2 M | ||
| 2017-01-25 | Crowdfunding | Seed Round - Wishberry | - | ||
| 2016-08-09 | Social Media | Seed Round - Vebbler | $ 500 K | ||
| 2016-07-14 | Lifestyle & Wellness | Seed Round - IntensAquatica | $ 372 K | ||
| 2015-09-22 | Financial Services | Seed Round - Amigobulls | - | ||
| 2015-06-02 | Financial Services | Seed Round - Mypoolin | - | ||
| 2014-10-21 | Crowdfunding | Seed Round - Wishberry | $ 653 K | ||
| 2014-05-13 | Crowdfunding | Seed Round - LetsVenture | $ 650 K | ||
| 2014-04-22 | Technology | Angel Round - Ciafo | $ 245 K |