Ritesh Arora
About Ritesh Arora
Ritesh Arora is the Co-founder and CEO of BrowserStack, an angel investor, and a mentor to technology startups in India.
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Ritesh Arora is the Co-founder and CEO of BrowserStack. His primary responsibilities involve steering the company's strategic direction and overseeing its operations.
Company
Ritesh Arora is currently at the helm of BrowserStack, a leading cloud-based testing platform headquartered in Mumbai, India, which he co-founded in 2011.
Education and Expertise
Ritesh Arora holds a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Computer Science from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. He also studied Computer Science at Boston University, earning a brief internship in 2005. His educational background has greatly contributed to his expertise in software development and technology startups.
Career Background
Before co-founding BrowserStack, Ritesh Arora had a diverse career in technology. He worked as a Software Developer at Lime Labs LLC from 2006 to 2009. He also co-founded QuarkBase.com and Downcase.com, serving in these roles from 2007 to 2010, and 2009 to 2012, respectively, both of which were based in Noida, India.
Achievements
Under Ritesh Arora's leadership, BrowserStack has achieved significant milestones, including a valuation of $4 billion and recognition from industry publications like Forbes Cloud 100 and LinkedIn’s Top 25 India Startups. Arora's vision has also led BrowserStack to be backed by prestigious investors such as Accel, BOND, and Insight Partners.
Mentorship and Investment
In addition to his role at BrowserStack, Ritesh Arora is an angel investor focusing on technology startups. He mentors several technology startups in India, sharing his entrepreneurial experiences and offering guidance to burgeoning businesses.
Speaking Engagements
Ritesh Arora actively shares his entrepreneurial journey and insights on various platforms. He has participated in podcasts, including one with Accel, where he discussed his journey and the challenges he faced while building BrowserStack.