Early Life and Education
Shashank Kumar's journey began with a strong academic foundation. He excelled in his studies, topping his school in the 10th standard. This led him to pursue engineering, graduating with a B. Tech degree from the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee (IIT Roorkee). Prior to his entrepreneurial ventures, Kumar gained professional experience as a software development engineer at Microsoft.
Rise to Success
Kumar co-founded Razorpay in 2014 with Harshil Mathur, a classmate from IIT Roorkee. The motivation behind Razorpay was to address the cumbersome online payment systems prevalent in India at the time. Razorpay quickly gained traction, attracting major investors such as GIC, Sequoia Capital, and Y Combinator. The company's valuation reached $7.5 billion after a funding round in 2021. Shashank transitioned from the role of Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to Managing Director (MD) in July 2022.
Key Business Strategies
Razorpay's core strategy revolves around simplifying digital payments for businesses. This has involved offering a full-stack solution, providing tools for accepting, processing, and disbursing payments. Razorpay has expanded its services to include payment gateways, payment links, and business accounts. The company has also made strategic acquisitions to enhance its offerings, including a majority stake in Curlec and the acquisition of IZealiant Technologies.
Philanthropy
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