Amit Jain, a prominent Indian entrepreneur, serves as the CEO and Co-founder of CarDekho. |
In 2000, he joined Trilogy, a software development company, where he contributed to www.YourBillBuddy.com until 2007. |
In 2006, Amit and his brother Anurag returned to their hometown to care for their ailing father, initially assisting in the family gemstone business before founding GirnarSoft. |
In 2008, they established CarDekho at the New Delhi Auto Expo, aiming to provide a platform for reliable car information for buyers and sellers. |
Despite facing financial challenges in 2009, with a loss of Rs. 1 crore in stocks, CarDekho experienced significant growth by 2015, expanding to include ventures like InsuranceDekho and acquiring multiple platforms. |
Their company received funding from Sequoia Capital in 2013, propelling their growth further. |
Amit Jain shared his insights as a speaker at SURGE in Bengaluru in 2016. |
In 2022, he showcased his expertise as a shark investor on the show 'Shark Tank.' |
Amit Jain has been observed smoking cigarettes on various occasions. |