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Navdeesh Ahuja
Co-Founder at Pocketly | Hiring for all positions
Navdeesh Ahuja is the co-founder of Pocketly, a fintech startup based in Bengaluru, India. Here are some key details about Navdeesh Ahuja:
Background and Education
Navdeesh studied Information Technology at Vellore Institute of Technology, earning his Bachelor's degree with an impressive 8.44 GPA. He has been involved in the tech industry since 2017.1
Professional Experience
Before co-founding Pocketly, Navdeesh gained valuable experience through various roles:
- Software Engineering Intern at Tech Archies (2017-2018)1
- Technology member at Team Go (2017-2019)1
- Software Engineer Intern at Instamojo (2018-2019)13
- Software Engineer and Financial Specialist at udaan.com (2019-2020)3
Pocketly
Navdeesh co-founded Pocketly in November 2019 along with Aarav Bhatia.34 Pocketly is a credit-based fintech platform that provides financial solutions to young salaried and self-employed individuals in India.4 The company has achieved significant milestones:
- Grown into a million-dollar company within three years2
- Serving over 100,000 borrowers5
- Disbursing more than Rs 250 crore annually5
Skills and Achievements
Navdeesh is known for his:
- Passion for coding and problem-solving skills
- Experience in building robust financial systems3
- Entrepreneurial spirit, having started businesses during his college years2
He has also won several awards, including a second prize in 'Polyglot' by IET-VIT and a Platinum Award in Google Developers Hackathon.3