Sushil Sharma

• Sushil Sharma, Founder-Owner of Marwari Catalyst Ventures in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, hails from Bidar, Karnataka, with a background shaped by his father's service in the Air Force, which led to extensive travel before settling in Jodhpur.
  
  
• His company, Marwari Catalyst Ventures, is noted as one of the fastest-growing accelerators in Education, Fintech, and D2C sectors.
  
  
• Sushil credits his upbringing for instilling in him adaptability, openness to diverse personalities, and networking skills, despite being a self-described backbencher with a modest academic background, having pursued M. Com in Research Methodologies.
  
  
• His entrepreneurial journey began with a Cyber Café, progressing into Website Development and eventually founding a successful Software Company, particularly thriving in the education sector with prominent clients like Zee, Aditya Birla, and Jindal industries.
  
  
• Through his ventures, Sushil gained exposure to diverse industries and experienced significant success, including investments in agriculture and participation in governmental delegations aimed at enhancing bilateral ties.
  
  
• Recognizing the challenges faced by startups, Sushil emphasizes the importance of location, knowledge, network, and capital, particularly in tier-2 cities where trust-building and skill acquisition can be hurdles.
  
  
• Sushil advises new entrepreneurs to remain adaptable, have a keen market sense, cultivate a strong team, and choose their associates wisely, drawing from his own experiences.
  
  
• Reflecting on his journey, Sushil believes in the significance of exposure and experience over formal education, advocating for experimentation and passion pursuit in career choices.
  
  
• He observes that leadership potential exists in individuals, either innate or cultivated through dedication and hard work, highlighting the importance of vision and teamwork in ineffective leadership.
  
  
• Outside of his professional endeavors, Sushil enjoys traveling with friends and family, engaging in deep conversations about life and experiences.

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Married

Honors & Awards

• RAJASTHANI BRAND AMBASSADOR BY RAJASTHAN FOUNDATION
  • Issued by Rajasthan Foundation 
  • Jun 2022
  • Associated with Marwari Catalysts Ventures

• Convenor, Rajasthan Chapter, ESC
  • Issued by Electronics & Computer Software Export Promotion Council (ESC) ·
  • Feb 2022
  • Associated with Marwari Catalysts Ventures

• ​Board of Advisor
  • Issued by AIESEC 
  • Jan 2022
  • Associated with Marwari Catalysts Ventures

• Member at Rotary Club, Jodhpur
  • Issued by Rotary Club
  • Jan 2020
  • Associated with Marwari Catalysts Ventures