BTech, IIT; Master's, Harvard. As one of India's leading IT entrepreneurs, angel investors and venture capitalists, has founded several successful IT companies. Co-founded NASSCOM and is on the boards of CII and FICCI. Founded India's first early-stage VC fund and chaired the Indian Venture Capital Association. Serves on several Indian government IT committees, task forces and boards. Recipient of awards including: Distinguished Alumnus, IITK; Lifetime Achievement Award, Indian IT industry.