Bharat Gupta
About Bharat Gupta
Bharat Gupta serves as the CEO and Co-founder of FunctionUp, a position he has held since 2021. With a background in finance, strategy, and technology, he has previously worked in various leadership roles at companies such as Paytm and Urban Ladder.
Work at FunctionUp
Bharat Gupta serves as the CEO and Co-founder of FunctionUp, a position he has held since 2021. Under his leadership, the company operates in the Greater Delhi Area, focusing on innovative solutions in the tech industry. FunctionUp aims to enhance the learning experience for aspiring tech professionals, providing them with the necessary skills to excel in their careers.
Previous Experience at Paytm
Prior to his role at FunctionUp, Bharat Gupta worked at Paytm as a General Manager from 2018 to 2020. During his tenure in the New Delhi Area, he contributed to the company's growth and strategic initiatives, leveraging his expertise in product management and marketing.
Educational Background
Bharat Gupta holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the Indian School of Business, where he studied Finance and Strategy from 2013 to 2014. He also completed an Accelerator Program at Y Combinator in 2021. His undergraduate education includes a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology, which he pursued from 2005 to 2009.
Career Progression
Bharat Gupta has held various positions throughout his career. He was the CEO and Co-founder of FanPlay Technologies from 2020 to 2021. Prior to that, he worked as a Product Marketing Manager at Thrillophilia.com for eight months in 2015 and served as a Senior Marketing Manager at Urban Ladder from 2016 to 2018. His early career included roles as Technology Head at DMC Education Ltd. and as a Software Engineer Trainee at Newgen Software Technologies.