Shashank Jogani

Shashank Jogani is the co-founder and COO of IndieFolio, an online platform that helps creative professionals showcase their work and connect with clients. He has been in this role since February 2015, focusing on building the future of freelance and remote work.1

Background and Education

Jogani has a strong educational background in finance and actuarial science:

• He graduated from H.R. College of Commerce and Economics in 2014 with a Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Markets, receiving top honors.1
• He studied at St. Xavier's Boys' Academy, where he earned his Secondary School Certificate with distinction.1
• Jogani is a certified actuary through the Institute of Actuaries of India, having cleared several Core Technical examinations in actuarial science between 2013 and 2015.1

Professional Experience

Prior to co-founding IndieFolio, Jogani was involved in another venture:

• He served as the co-founder and COO of GetCreator, another platform created by the IndieFolio Network.

At IndieFolio, Jogani's work involves:

• Helping freelancers build thriving online digital businesses through a managed marketplace model.1
• Developing what was previously India's largest home-grown ecosystem for creative professionals.1

Entrepreneurial Journey

As a non-technical founder of a tech startup, Jogani has shared insights about his experience:

• He and his co-founder Kavan started IndieFolio without prior coding experience.2
• They initially outsourced the development of their first product version but later transitioned to building an in-house tech team.2
• Under their leadership, IndieFolio has grown to become India's largest professional creative network, with over 25,000 creative professionals as of 2017.2

Jogani's expertise in entrepreneurship, financial management, and his understanding of the creative industry allow him to provide valuable guidance to IndieFolio's clients and contribute to the company's growth in the freelance and remote work sector.