Entrepreneurs have always been the backbone of an economy and from time to time, we witness such visionary entrepreneurs who inspire a whole new generation with their inspirational journey. And don’t we love the stories of underdogs! A humble beginning from a small town rubbing shoulders with the corporate giants! One such story is a testament to the beauty of the entrepreneurial journey and who could be other than Sandeep Jain; Founder & CEO, GeeksforGeeks.
Born in Faizabad, Sandeep Jain completed his B.Tech from Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam University before completing his M.Tech from the highly prestigious IIT Roorkee. After his studies, Jain started working as a Software Developer with D.E. Shaw & Co. between 2007 and 2010. In 2010 Mr. Jain took a teaching role as an Assistant Professor at Jaypee Institute of Information Technology. However, during his job, Jain sensed an absence of high-quality, accessible resources for engineering students, particularly those aiming for placements or entrance exams. To resolve this, he founded GeeksforGeeks in 2009. From a completely bootstrapped startup the comprehensive online platform offering in-depth educational resources developed into a digital education platform headquartered at Noida.
The Edtech platform also partnered with tech companies like Google Developers, Amazon, and Microsoft. By 2024, the platform reported an annual revenue of $75 million.
