Sharmistha Dubey: IIT Classmate of Google CEO Sundar Pichai, Industry Transformer, and Leader of a Rs 3,00,000 Crore Company

 Meet Sharmistha Dubey, a highly accomplished business executive originally from India, who achieved great success in the United States. She held the prestigious position of CEO at Match Group, a prominent online dating conglomerate that oversees popular apps like Tinder, Hinge, and OkCupid. With her visionary ideas, she played a pivotal role in redefining the industry and successfully navigating the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Hailing from the city of Jamshedpur, Sharmistha Dubey began her educational journey at Loyola School before pursuing her graduation at the renowned Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur. Interestingly, her classmate during those years was Sundar Pichai, the current CEO of Google. Notably, Sharmistha was the sole woman in her entire class, which highlights her exceptional achievements even further.

After completing her studies, Sharmistha initially worked at a steel company in her hometown, diligently saving money to pursue further education. Her determination led her to the United States, where she obtained a master's degree. In 1998, she embarked on her professional career as an engineer at Texas Instruments, showcasing her technical prowess. In 2006, she joined Match.com, marking the beginning of her remarkable journey within the Match Group.

Through her outstanding leadership and strategic decision-making, Sharmistha Dubey has left an indelible mark on the online dating industry. Her contributions not only helped propel Match Group to new heights but also demonstrated her ability to adapt and thrive in an ever-evolving business landscape.

At the Match Gathering, she reexamined the internet dating game. She thought of the 'Preferences You' highlight for Kindling in 2017. She got it added to the application's paid participation highlights. It assisted Kindling's ubiquity with soaring.

The thought is credited straightforwardly earning Anything firm and most productive in the business. The move made Kindling the world's top-acquiring non-gaming versatile application and changed the internet dating industry until the end of time.

She was named COO of Kindling in 2017. She was named Chief in Walk 2020 and helmed the $40 billion (over Rs 3 lakh crore) bunch during the pandemic period prior to venturing down in May 2022. She stays on the top managerial staff of the gathering.