Sridhar Vembu (Indian Founder) Age, Biography, Family

Quick Info

Profession	Founder, Chief Executive Officer of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
Nationality	Indian
Birthplace	Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
Date of Birth	08/03/1968
Age	58 years

Latest News about Sridhar Vembu

15/04/2025

Sridhar Vembu was appointed as a member of the University Grants Commission (UGC) in April 2025, continuing his commitment to advancing education in India. This role allows him to influence policy and support academic institutions across the country.

20/03/2025

Zoho Corporation, under Vembu's leadership, celebrated reaching over 120 million users worldwide in March 2025, marking a significant milestone in the company's global expansion. Vembu emphasized the importance of affordable, cloud-based software for businesses and individuals.

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Bio/Wiki

Nickname	Bill Gates of India
Religion	Hinduism
Caste	Tamil Brahmin
Food Habit	Vegetarian

Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 8" (173 cm)
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Salt and pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University	Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM), Chennai (1989) Princeton University, New Jersey
Qualifications	B. Tech (Electrical Engineering) M. S (Electrical Engineering) Ph.D (Electrical Engineering)

Personal Life

Religion	Hinduism
Controversies	Accusations from wife Pramila Srinivasan regarding asset transfer without consent during divorce.

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Separated
Marriage Date	XX/XX/1993

Family

Father	Sambamurthy Vembu
Mother	Janaki
Siblings	Brother: Kumar Vembu Brother: Sekar Vembu Brother: Manikandan Vembu Sister: Radha Vembu Sister: Dr Amudha Hari
Spouse	Dr. Pramila Srinivasan
Children	1 Son - Siddharth

Career

Achievements	Appointed as a member of the University Grants Commission (UGC) in 2024. Received the CNN-News18 Indian of the Year (IOTY) in the startup category in 2022. Honored with Padma Shri in the field of Trade and Industry in 2021. Joined the National Security Advisory Board (NSAB) in 2021. Won the EY Entrepreneur of The Year award in 2019. Named Economic Times (ET) Entrepreneur of the Year in Tamil Nadu in 2019.
Career Path	Originally aimed to become a research scientist or professor post-PhD. Joined Qualcomm as a wireless systems engineer in 1994. Co-founded AdventNet Inc. in 1996, leading it to success with products like ManageEngine and Zoho.
Company Growth	Transformed AdventNet into Zoho Corporation in 2009, focusing on SaaS and CRM services. Introduced Zoho University to train students and developed various educational programs.
Recent Focus	Shifted back to India in 2020 to support education in rural areas. Engaged in philanthropic efforts by investing in local schools and development projects. Moved to Tenkasi, India in 2019.

Favourites

Breakfast	Fermented rice

Style Quotient

Car Collection	Montra Super Auto EV Tata Nexon EV
Attire Preference	Traditional attire of veshti and cotton kurta or shirt.

Social Media

Twitter	https://x.com/svembu
YouTube	https://www.youtube.com/@svembu

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Achieved 27th rank in the national-level Joint Entrance Examination (JEE).
2. Initially intended to pursue a career in research after his doctorate.
3. Decided to embrace entrepreneurship while promoting his research materials.
4. Gave up his salary during the dot-com crash to help his company survive.
5. Introduced renowned products like Zoho CRM and Zoho Writer, contributing to the company's popularity.

Sridhar Vembu Founder, Chief Executive Officer of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd Indian Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu