Vinod Chandrashekar

Vinod Chandrashekar is a seasoned entrepreneur and data science advocate with a robust background in AI, economic empowerment, and innovation. As the Founder and CEO of 6figr.com since April 2016, Vinod leverages mathematical analysis to identify success patterns at the intersection of AI, economy, and labor. Before this role, Vinod co-founded DataKind India, contributing to the organization recognized as one of the Top 10 most innovative companies globally. Additional experience includes serving as an early employee at Amazon, where Vinod was involved with the acquisition of Souq.com, founding the life-saving app Mishapp, consulting at ZS Associates, and playing a pivotal role in the Tata Nano project. Educational credentials include studies at prestigious institutions such as Stanford University and Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, alongside noteworthy recognition from the Government of India's Department of Science and Technology.