Dharmesh Shah is a visionary entrepreneur, software engineer, and thought leader best known as the co-founder and CTO of HubSpot, a global leader in inbound marketing and customer relationship software. A pioneer in SaaS and startup culture, Shah is revered not only for building world-class technology, but also for championing transparency, empathy, and purpose in business.
Born in India and educated in the U.S., Shah earned his master’s degree from MIT’s Sloan School of Management, where the idea for HubSpot was born. Alongside co-founder Brian Halligan, Shah helped scale the company from a startup into a publicly traded company serving over 100,000 customers worldwide. Today, HubSpot is a benchmark for ethical growth, customer-centric design, and scalable culture.
In addition to his work at HubSpot, Dharmesh is an angel investor, advisor, and creator of OnStartups, a widely read blog and online community for entrepreneurs. He has invested in over 60 startups and regularly mentors founders on product-led growth, startup scaling, leadership, and building company culture.
Dharmesh is admired not just for his technical brilliance, but for his humility and humor. He is a beloved speaker at tech conferences, startup accelerators, and business schools, where he shares deep, actionable insights on everything from AI and automation to emotional intelligence in leadership.
Shah’s personal writing - shared via social media and public talks - is known for its warmth, wit, and honesty. He speaks openly about introversion, imposter syndrome, and navigating the chaos of startup life with integrity.
With his rare blend of engineer, philosopher, and entrepreneur, Dharmesh Shah continues to shape the future of how we build companies - with heart, data, and long-term vision.
Languages: English
Country: United States
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