Dream11 was one of the first companies in India to introduce the concept of fantasy sports.
With a user base of over 150 million, Dream11 has become a household name in the country, providing a platform for sports fans to showcase their knowledge and skills by creating virtual teams and competing with others.
Harsh Jain is the founder and CEO of Dream11, India's largest fantasy sports platform.
Jain was always passionate about sports and technology, and this led him to pursue an engineering degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He co-founded Dream11 in 2008 with Bhavit Sheth. The company started as a small venture, with just a handful of employees, but soon grew to become one of the most successful startups in India.
Dream11 was one of the first companies in India to introduce the concept of fantasy sports, and Jain saw the huge potential in this market. The company quickly gained popularity and expanded to other countries, such as Bangladesh and the UAE. In 2020, Dream11 became the first Indian gaming company to be valued at over $1 billion after it was acquired by Tencent.
Jain is known for his vision and leadership skills, and his success story has inspired many young entrepreneurs in India. Under his leadership, Dream11 has not only revolutionized the sports industry in India but has also created job opportunities and economic growth.