Varun Sud

Varun Sud is the Founder and CEO of Juleo, a dating app launched in 2023.13 He co-founded Juleo with Chiranjeev Ghai to address issues in the online dating and matchmaking landscape in India.13

Background and Education

Varun Sud has an impressive educational background:

• MBA from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania (2010-2012)5
• 5-year Integrated M.Tech. from Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (2000-2005)5
• Studied at Institut national des Sciences appliquées de Lyon (2002-2003)5

Professional Experience

Prior to founding Juleo, Varun has been a student of the Indian internet user for over 15 years, working across various companies including Google, McKinsey, ACK Media (Amar Chitra Katha & Tinkle), InMobi, and Zomato-Blinkit.2

Juleo

Under Varun's leadership, Juleo recently raised $2.5 million in angel funding from over 180 investors.13 The app aims to provide a safe, trustworthy, and responsible alternative to finding meaningful relationships, moving away from the "swipe culture" prevalent in many dating apps.12

Vision

Varun envisions Juleo as more than just a dating app, describing it as a "social movement transforming into modern matchmaking".1 He emphasizes the importance of real-life interactions and aims to address issues like dating app burnout and mental health concerns affecting singles globally.14