Bio/Wiki
| Known For | Being Co-Founder and CEO of Groww |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 10" (178 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | St Jude's Higher Secondary School, Khargone, Madhya Pradesh |
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| College/University | Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay |
| Degree | Bachelor and Master in Technology in Electrical Engineering (Microelectronics) (2004-2009) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Farmer |
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| Spouse | Bharti Patwari Poorey |
| Children | Daughter - 1, Son - None |
Career
| Summary | Lalit Keshre embarked on his professional journey in 2004 at Ittiam Systems in Bangalore, where he served in product and engineering roles until 2011. He later founded Eduflix, an edtech startup that faced challenges leading to its closure in 2013, teaching him valuable lessons. He gained significant experience at Flipkart, contributing as a product manager before co-founding Groww in 2016 with former colleagues, aiming to democratize investing in India. Under his leadership, Groww garnered international investments and achieved unicorn status by 2021, valued at $3 billion by 2023. He has also secured substantial investments from notable figures such as Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/lalit_keshre/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/lalitkeshre | |
| https://x.com/lkeshre | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/lalitkeshre/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Lalit was born in a remote village and grew up in a farming family. | |
| He had to move to his grandparents' place for better education opportunities. | |
| He excelled academically, gaining admission into IIT Bombay through the Joint Entrance Exam. | |
| Keshre started investing in stocks during his college days. | |
| He was part of the team that led Flipkart Quick and has a wealth of product management experience. | |
| In 2021, his company faced criticism due to foreign investments amidst political tensions. | |
| Keshre is actively involved in philanthropy, promoting financial literacy and entrepreneurship. |
