Bio/Wiki
| Famous For | Co-founder of Loom |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 8" (173 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign |
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| Degree | Computer Science (2010) |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Hometown | Hawaii, USA |
| Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Career
| Overview | Vinay Hiremath embarked on a notable career in technology after his education in computer science. He first took an internship at Facebook, where he worked on optimizing their mobile web composer. His career took a significant leap when he joined Backplane, where he learned important engineering skills and met one of the co-founders of Loom, leading to a collaborative effort that resulted in the establishment of Loom, a popular video messaging platform. Under his leadership as CTO, the company thrived, raised substantial funding, and expanded its user base significantly before its acquisition by Atlassian. |
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Style Quotient
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/vhmth/ | |
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| https://www.linkedin.com/in/vhiremath4/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Vinay was raised in a middle-class Indian-American family in Illinois. | |
| He took a bold step to skip college to gain real-world experience in Silicon Valley. | |
| His first big break came when he joined Backplane, enhancing his technical capabilities. | |
| He co-founded Loom in 2015, which grew rapidly under his leadership. | |
| Vinay decided to focus on personal growth after selling Loom and has been learning physics. | |
| He has a passion for fitness, often engaging in gym workouts, boxing, and weight lifting. | |
| Vinay has publicly apologized for insecurities that affected his past relationship. |
