ABOUT
Shradha Sharma, born on July 6, 1980, in Patna, Bihar, is an Indian entrepreneur and the founder of YourStory, India's largest digital media platform dedicated to startups and entrepreneurs. Before launching YourStory in 2008, she worked as an Assistant Vice President at CNBC TV18 and as a Brand Advisor at The Times of India. Shradha's platform has become a definitive resource for startup-related stories, news, and research. Her journey is celebrated as a pioneering effort in India's digital storytelling space.
BEFORE RICHES
Before Shradha Sharma founded YourStory, she built her career in media and communications. She worked as a Brand Advisor at The Times of India, where she honed her skills in storytelling and branding. Later, she joined CNBC TV18 as an Assistant Vice President, focusing on business news and media strategy.
These roles gave her valuable insights into the power of narratives and the potential of digital platforms. Her experiences inspired her to create YourStory in 2008, a platform dedicated to sharing the journeys of entrepreneurs and startups. Her early career laid the foundation for her success as a pioneer in India's digital media space.
HOW SHE MADE 1st MILLION
Shradha Sharma made her fortune by founding YourStory, India's largest digital media platform dedicated to startups and entrepreneurs. Launched in 2008, YourStory became a pioneering platform for sharing the journeys of startups, innovators, and changemakers. It has published over 120,000 stories and reaches millions of readers across multiple languages.
Shradha's wealth primarily comes from the success of YourStory, which has grown into a highly influential and monetized platform through advertising, partnerships, and sponsored content. Her ability to identify the untapped potential of storytelling in the startup ecosystem and her relentless dedication have been key to her financial success.