Vijay Sharma

Vijay Sharma is the Co-founder and CEO of Belong.co, a technology startup based in Bengaluru, India, focused on transforming the recruitment process through data-driven methodologies. Since its inception in July 2014, Belong has aimed to redefine hiring by utilizing big data and predictive analytics to identify and engage potential candidates, particularly those not actively seeking new employment opportunities.123

Professional Background

Before founding Belong, Vijay Sharma held positions at notable companies:

• Exotel Techcom Private Limited (November 2011 - June 2014)
• Practo Technologies Pvt Ltd (June 2011 - November 2011)
• National Entrepreneurship Network (July 2010 - June 2011)
• GMR Group (July 2009 - December 2009) as an HR Trainee.13

His educational background includes a Master of Science in Chemistry from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, where he studied from 2006 to 2010.13

Belong.co's Mission

Belong.co's approach emphasizes outbound hiring, contrasting with traditional inbound recruitment methods. The platform aggregates data from various social media and professional sites to create tailored outreach strategies for engaging candidates.23 The company has successfully placed over 550 candidates and serves a diverse clientele, including companies like Ola, Practo, and Snapdeal.2

Vijay Sharma's vision for Belong is clear: "The best talent won’t find you; you have to go looking for them," highlighting the proactive nature of their recruitment strategy.2

For more insights into his professional journey, you can view his LinkedIn profile under the username vijaysw.1