Binny Bansal
- Born:
- December 16, 1981, Chandigarh, India
- Nationality:
- Indian
- Profession(s):
- Entrepreneur, Software Engineer, Investor
Early Life and Education
- Graduated with a degree in Computer Science and Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi in 2005.
Career and Major Achievements
- Worked as a software engineer at Sarnoff Corporation before joining Amazon.
- Co-founded Flipkart with Sachin Bansal in 2007.
- Served as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and later as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Flipkart.
- Oversaw Flipkart's growth to become one of India's largest e-commerce companies.
- Resigned from Flipkart in 2018 following an investigation into allegations of personal misconduct.
- Currently involved in entrepreneurial and investment activities.
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Notable Works
- Co-founded Flipkart, a leading e-commerce platform in India.
- Active angel investor in various technology startups.
Legacy and Impact
Binny Bansal played a significant role in shaping the e-commerce landscape in India through his co-founding of Flipkart. His contributions helped establish Flipkart as a dominant player in the Indian market and facilitated the growth of online retail across the country.