Praveen Sinha is a highly successful Indian businessman and angel investor, best known for his role in building Jabong, a major e-commerce platform in India. He’s also a prominent figure in the Indian startup ecosystem.
Wiki/Biography
Born in New Delhi, Praveen Sinha attended the prestigious Modern School Delhi before pursuing an engineering degree at Delhi College of Engineering. He further enhanced his business acumen with an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM Calcutta).
Physical Appearance
- Eye Color: Black
- Hair Color: Black
Family and Caste
Praveen Sinha hails from a Hindu family. Further details about his family are not publicly available.
Career
His professional journey began with a five-year stint at Maruti Suzuki India Limited. He then transitioned to roles at prominent multinational corporations, including Microsoft and McKinsey & Company. His significant achievement was co-founding and leading Jabong, transforming it into a leading e-commerce player in India.
Beyond Jabong’s success, Sinha’s entrepreneurial spirit led him to become the Managing Director of PinCap, an RBI-registered NBFC. He also heads AquaBrim, a tech firm specializing in water management automation solutions. His contributions extend to mentoring young entrepreneurs as an active angel investor.
Facts/Trivia
Praveen Sinha’s accomplishments are numerous and impressive:
- One of the youngest IIM Calcutta alumni to receive the “Distinguished Alumnus” title.
- Recipient of the “Trailblazer” Award from Delhi Technical University.
- A state-level NTSC scholar.
- Featured in Fortune India’s “40 Under 40” list (2014).
- Awarded “Pure-Play eRetailer of the Year” at the Indian eRetailer awards 2013.
- Honored with the “Excellence in eCommerce” award by Etailing India Expo 2013.
- Received the “Online Retailer of the Year” title at the Etailing India Exhibition 2014.
Awards and Recognition
Year | Award | Organization |
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2013 | Pure-Play eRetailer of the Year | Indian eRetailer awards |
2013 | Excellence in eCommerce | Etailing India Expo |
2014 | Online Retailer of the Year | Etailing India Exhibition |
2014 | 40 Under 40 | Fortune India |
N/A | Trailblazer Award | Delhi Technical University |
N/A | Distinguished Alumnus | IIM Calcutta |