Quick Info
| Profession | Entrepreneur |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 28/05/1975 |
| Age | 51 years |
| Birthplace | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
Latest News about Dhiraj Rajaram
01/04/2025
Dhiraj Rajaram, founder of Mu Sigma, was highlighted in industry reports for the company's continued expansion in AI-driven decision analytics, marking a significant milestone in the firm's evolution since its 2004 founding. The report noted his strategic focus on integrating enterprise memory systems for AI, reinforcing Mu Sigma's position as a leader in the hybrid data analytics space.
15/02/2025
Rajaram participated in the 'Consciousness 2023' follow-up event organized by Mu Sigma, where he discussed the future of organizational consciousness and AI ethics. His insights on balancing technological advancement with human-centric values were widely shared among business leaders in the Bangalore tech community.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Dhiraj C. Rajaram |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm |
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| Weight | 75 kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Bhavan's Rajaji Vidyashram, Chennai |
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| Bachelor's | Electrical Engineering |
| M.S. | Computer Engineering |
| MBA | 2003 |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
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| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Ambiga Subramanian (Entrepreneur) |
| Wife | Ambiga Subramanian |
| Children | Akash |
Family
| Father | Name |
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| Mother | Name |
| Spouse | Ambiga Subramanian |
| Children | Akash |
Career
| Company Founded | Mu Sigma Inc. |
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| Founded | December 2004 |
| Current Role | Founder, Chairman and CEO |
Favourites
| Entrepreneur | Steve Jobs |
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| Poet | Robert Frost |
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Social Media
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/dhiraj-rajaram-a1a4a3 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Rajaram's childhood was mostly spent with his grandparents in Chennai. | |
| 2. Prior to establishing his own business, he worked as a management consultant at Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC) in the U.S. and Booz Allen Hamilton in India. | |
| 3. Against the backdrop of established data analytics giants like IBM and Accenture, Rajaram boldly invested all the money from selling his house (INR 1.2 crore) in his 'hybrid' data analytics start-up. | |
| 4. The name of Rajaram's company pays homage to mathematical notations with the Greek letters Mu (”) and Sigma (Ï). | |
| 5. Rajaram, a passionate biker, enjoys riding Royal Enfield Bullet motorcycles. | |
| 6. In February 2013 funding round, Mu Sigma achieved a valuation of $1.5 billion (INR 9,000 crore) to enter the "billion-dollar" club. | |
| 7. It's rare to find a boss who encourages employees to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams by leaving their jobs. | |
| 8. His wife Ambiga Subramanian served as CEO of Mu Sigma until their divorce in 2016. | |
| 9. Ranked on Fortuneâs 40 under 40 list. | |
| 10. Won the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award. | |
| 11. As an angel investor, he has stakes in food-related startups Demand Farm and Box8. | |
| 12. Married his engineering college friend Ambiga at the age of 21. | |
| 13. Currently lives in Bangalore. |