Prashant Sharma
Growth leader, founder, and entrepreneur building educational and AI products
Bengaluru, India
Summary
Prashant Sharma is a dedicated growth leader with a proven track record of scaling businesses, from early-stage startups to established companies. At Emergent, he's demonstrated rapid growth, scaling from $0 to $20M ARR in just four months. His experience as Head of Growth for Springboard in India further illustrates this capability, where he was instrumental in scaling revenues to $2M ARR within 1.5 years. theorg
He is a serial entrepreneur, having founded multiple companies including BuildSchool, Build (by SkipTheLine), Offrd, and ShotPitch. These ventures span educational platforms, hiring solutions, and idea-pitching, showcasing his diverse interests and commitment to building innovative solutions. buildschool+3
Prashant is passionate about education and upskilling, evident in his roles at Udacity, Springboard, Build, and BuildSchool. He actively works to create learning ecosystems, particularly focusing on product development and generative AI, and has written about the importance of project-based learning and mentorship in education. buildschool+1
He is a strong advocate for networking and building meaningful relationships, a philosophy he articulated in his article 'Building Network effect in Life'. His early experience as City Lead at HeadStart Network Foundation, where he hosted events and connected with over 1000 entrepreneurs, exemplifies his commitment to fostering startup ecosystems. medium
Prashant is an alumnus of both National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur (B.Tech in Electrical and Electronics Engineering) and Draper University (Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies). His experience at Draper University, including crowdfunding and exposure to Silicon Valley, further shaped his entrepreneurial journey. theorg+2
Work
Education
Writing
Why I joined Springboard?
May 1, 2018An article detailing his motivations for joining Springboard, highlighting the platform's unique mentor-led and project-driven approach to upskilling, and its focus on high-demand skills and career tracks.
Building Network effect in Life
February 1, 2017An insightful article on the importance of building personal and professional networks by being a 'giver' rather than a 'taker'. He shares personal anecdotes from his time at Headstart Network Foundation and Draper University, emphasizing courage and genuine connection.
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would be one of their top picks to lead a developer-focused event or product launch.Feb 24, 2026