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Sridhar Vembu, founder and CEO of Zoho, photographed in his library
Founders & operators

The man who built a $6 billion company from a village.

Sridhar Vembu walked out of Princeton, walked away from Silicon Valley, and walked home. Then he built one of India's most valuable software companies — without raising a single rupee of outside funding.

The Desk·8 min·May 14, 2026

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  1. Man standing at a whiteboard planning UX design concepts in a modern office setting.
    Founders & operators

    Behind Every Startup: The Unseen Emotional Journey of Founders

    Omkar Chinchole·Apr 03, 2026
    2min
  2. Raising capital for the first time feels exciting—until it doesn’t.
    Founders & operators

    Before They Were “Right”: How Founders Think When Nothing Is Proven Yet

    The Entrepreneur Story·Dec 29, 2025
    6min
  3. A group of professionals sharing a moment in a modern office setting.
    Founders & operators

    Founder Stories: Why Real Founder Journeys Matter More Than Perfect Success Narratives

    The Entrepreneur Story·Dec 24, 2025
    2min
  4. Asian woman in discussion with a journalist at an indoor art gallery.
    Founders & operators

    Founder Stories That Inspire: What We Learn From Real Startup Journeys

    The Entrepreneur Story·Dec 24, 2025
    2min
  5. Six men in suits enjoying red wine in an upscale wine cellar setting.
    Founders & operators

    Founder Stories of Resilience: How Founders Stay Strong When Everything Gets Tough

    The Entrepreneur Story·Dec 24, 2025
    2min