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Vidit Aatrey
Founder & CEO @ Meesho
Vidit Aatrey is the Founder and CEO of Meesho, a company with a vision to empower over 100 million small businesses in India to thrive in the online space.
Under his leadership, Meesho has attracted significant investments totaling approximately $500 million from renowned entities like Softbank, Naspers, Facebook, Sequoia, and others.
Vidit Aatrey has garnered several accolades including being recognized in prestigious lists such as Fortune 40 Under 40 (2021), Economic Times 40 Under 40 (2021), Forbes 30 Under 30 (2018), Entrepreneur 35 Under 35 (2019), and many more.
He was also instrumental in securing Meesho's position as India's Most Innovative Company in 2020 by Fast Company and receiving the Young Turk Startup of the Year award by CNBC.
Prior to founding Meesho, Vidit Aatrey served as a Founding Angel at The/Nudge Institute, held strategic roles at InMobi, and managed operations at ITC Limited.
His educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, and participation in the renowned Y Combinator program.
Highlights
Nine years ago, Sanjeev and I started Meesho with a clear mission: to democratize internet commerce for every Indian . At the time, many couldn’t see the opportunity or the scale, as e-commerce seemed confined to the big cities. Fast forward to today, our recent Mega Blockbuster Sale is a powerful testament to that goal. We saw unprecedented growth and adoption as crores of users—mainly from tier 2+ areas—once again turned to our platform for their shopping needs. This not only reaffirms our commitment to expanding e-commerce into Bharat, home to the largest consumer base in the country, but also highlights the massive opportunities that lie ahead as we continue to make online shopping even more affordable and accessible for millions.
This festive season, we beat industry estimates for e-commerce growth with a remarkable 40% increase in total orders compared to last year, fueled by:
- 145 crore customer visits
- 45% from tier 4+ cities
- 2X growth in orders on Meesho Mall
Our sellers also benefited immensely, with many doubling their revenue during the sale. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who trusted us with their festive shopping. We’re excited to keep this momentum going and continue delivering even more value in the future!🚀
