Vijay Shekhar Sharma is an Indian technology entrepreneur and multimillionaire business magnate. He is best known for being the founder and former chairman and managing director of One97 Communications, the parent company of the popular digital payments and financial services platform Paytm.
Here’s a summary of his achievements:
- Founded One97 Communications in 2000, which later became the parent company of Paytm.
- Launched Paytm in 2010, which has become one of India’s leading digital payment platforms.
- Oversaw Paytm’s initial public offering (IPO) in November 2021, making it India’s largest IPO at the time.
- Currently serves as an Angel Investor, supporting other tech startups.
- He is recognized for his contributions to the growth of India’s digital economy and financial inclusion.
