Ruchir Arora

Ruchir Arora is a technology entrepreneur and the Co-founder and CEO of CollegeDekho.com, an education technology company based in Gurgaon, India.1 He has over 13 years of experience in internet startups, technology, and media sectors.1

Professional Background

Arora founded CollegeDekho.com in July 2015 and has been leading the company since then.1 Prior to this, he had significant experience in the education and digital sectors:

• HTCampus: From 2010 to 2015, Arora founded and served as the Business Head of HTCampus, a digital business under HT Media.1 HTCampus became the largest platform in its category, focusing on education advertising and admissions services.

• Firefly e-Ventures Ltd: He worked here from 2007 to 2015, initially heading Sales Operations for Shine.com and later leading strategic planning for new business initiatives.1

Earlier Career

Before his ventures in the education sector, Arora held various positions in technology companies:

• Manager of Strategic Initiatives at TechM (2006-2007)
• Senior Software Engineer at CSC (2004-2005)
• Senior Software Engineer at IBM in Austin, Texas (2003-2004)
• Software Engineer at Birlasoft Limited (2001-2003)1

Education

Arora has a strong educational background:

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Information Technology & Finance from the Indian School of Business (2005-2006)
• B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (1997-2001)1

Entrepreneurial Achievements

Under Arora's leadership, CollegeDekho has grown significantly. The company raised $9 million in a Series B funding round in December 2022, highlighting its growth and potential in the education technology sector.2

Ruchir Arora's LinkedIn profile (username: aroraruchir) provides a comprehensive overview of his professional journey and achievements in the education technology space.1