Ashneer Grover’s journey began in Delhi, where he grew from an IIT Delhi engineer to an IIM Ahmedabad MBA, blending tech with finance early on.

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His corporate career spans top-tier firms like Kotak Mahindra Bank and American Express, where he built deep expertise in banking and payments.

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At Grofers and PC Jeweller, Ashneer led strategic roles that gave him a firsthand understanding of scaling consumer-facing businesses in India.

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BharatPe, launched in 2018, disrupted the fintech space by offering UPI solutions to small merchants—becoming a game changer in digital payments.

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In a bold move, he rejected Google Pay’s $50M offer when BharatPe was worth just $30M, showing his conviction in the product and vision.

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His honest, unfiltered feedback on Shark Tank India made him a pop culture icon, turning phrases like "Doglapan" into household memes.

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Ashneer’s luxurious lifestyle—featuring a collection of premium cars and real estate—is a reflection of the risks he took and rewards he earned.

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Even after leaving BharatPe, he remains active in India’s startup ecosystem, mentoring, investing, and sharing no-BS advice with aspiring founders.

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