Gaurav Bhushan Sharma

Gaurav Bhushan Sharma is a seasoned professional with a rich background in leadership roles at 4 unicorn tech startups, two of which have gone public.

In his most recent position as Chief Growth Officer at TBO.com, a global B2B travel tech startup, he contributed to its success in achieving a valuation of over USD 2 billion post its public listing.

Prior to that, Gaurav excelled as the Senior Vice President of Growth at Pine Labs, overseeing the growth of both B2B and B2C fintech ventures.

With a VP Marketing role at Paytm, a prominent B2C fintech firm, he was instrumental in propelling user numbers from 20 million to over 300 million.

Gaurav kickstarted his career as an engineer at Microsoft in 2005, amassing 17 years of diverse experience in the internet industry, with a predominant focus on tech startups and witnessing the evolution of the tech landscape.

Gaurav is a 3-time entrepreneur in the realms of Edtech, Blockchain, and Ecommerce, demonstrating his versatility and adaptability to varied sectors.

His expertise spans across sales-led growth, marketing-led growth, and product-led growth strategies across regions like India, APAC, Latin America, and the USA.

Armed with an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad and a B.E. in Computer Engineering from Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology, Gaurav combines academic acumen with hands-on experience.

His professional journey includes key positions such as Chief Growth Officer at TBO.COM, Senior Vice President - Growth at Pine Labs, Vice President Marketing at Paytm, and various entrepreneurial ventures in Edtech, Blockchain, and Ecommerce.

Gaurav Bhushan Sharma's leadership acumen and strategic prowess have consistently led businesses to multi-billion dollar valuations, underpinned by his innovative and cost-effective approaches to growth.