Quick Info
| Profession | Businessman |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 14/01/1991 |
| Age | 35 years |
| Birthplace | Illinois, USA |
Latest News about Vinay Hiremath
01/2026
Vinay Hiremath revealed on the Moneywise podcast that he turned down a $60 million retention package from Atlassian that would have vested over four years following Loom's acquisition. Instead of launching another startup, he has immersed himself in studying physics for 5-8 hours daily and is seeking internships as a mechanical engineer while engaging with online physics communities.
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Bio/Wiki
| Famous For | Co-founder and CTO of Loom, a video messaging platform that sold to Atlassian for $975 million in 2023 |
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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 (2010-2012, dropped out); Material Science coursework (physics and chemistry) |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Siblings | Suma Hiremath |
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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 in 2016, a popular video messaging platform. Under his leadership as CTO, the company thrived, raised substantial funding from Slack, Kleiner Perkins, and other investors, and expanded its user base to over 1.5 million users before its acquisition by Atlassian for $975 million in 2023. After the acquisition, Hiremath left a $60 million retention package on the table and has since pursued personal interests including studying physics. |
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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
| 1. Vinay was raised in a middle-class Indian-American family in Illinois. | |
| 2. He took a bold step to skip college to gain real-world experience in Silicon Valley. | |
| 3. His first big break came when he joined Backplane, enhancing his technical capabilities. | |
| 4. He co-founded Loom in 2015, which grew rapidly under his leadership. | |
| 5. Vinay decided to focus on personal growth after selling Loom and has been learning physics. | |
| 6. He has a passion for fitness, often engaging in gym workouts, boxing, and weight lifting. | |
| 7. Vinay has publicly apologized for insecurities that affected his past relationship. | |
| 8. He was named to Forbes 30 Under 30 list in 2017. | |
| 9. He received the Young Alumni Achievement Award from the University of Illinois Siebel School of Computing and Data Science in 2019. | |
| 10. After the Loom acquisition, he turned down a $60 million retention package from Atlassian to pursue personal interests. | |
| 11. He co-founded Loom in 2016 alongside Shahed Khan and Joe Thomas, which grew rapidly under his leadership. | |
| 12. He studied material science at the University of Illinois, focusing on physics and chemistry. | |
| 13. He is currently pursuing physics studies in Hawaii, spending 5-8 hours daily on the subject and seeking internships as a mechanical engineer. |