Rushabh Mehta
Founder & CEO, Frappe — open-source ERP leader
Mumbai, India
Joined May 2026
Summary
Open-source product builder: Founded Frappe and created ERPNext and the Frappe Framework to provide a WordPress-like platform for ERPs, emphasizing open-source distribution, extensibility, and self-implementation for users. frappe+2
Community and institutional builder: Invests in ecosystem-level efforts — co-founding and supporting FOSS United to grow FOSS communities in India and helping start an alternative school (Learner's Collective) to experiment with education. fossunited+2
Writer and culture thinker: Regularly authors long-form essays and company posts on product culture, leadership, and organizational experiments (for example, democratic decision-making and pay transparency), reflecting a considered approach to building teams and institutions. medium+2
Technical founder with design and engineering taste: Began as a hobbyist programmer, prefers minimal design and strong engineering craftsmanship, and spends time mentoring engineers and shaping product-quality standards. frappe+1
Work
Education
Projects
Writing
Architects and Gardeners
January 1, 2026An essay on leadership style and building organizations, contrasting the 'architect' and 'gardener' approaches and describing the author's mentorship philosophy.
Starting a new school #6: The first batch
April 1, 2025Reflections on the Learner's Collective seven-year journey and the first graduating batch of the school.
The philosophy behind letting people choose their pay
A Frappe blog post explaining the rationale and mechanics behind the company's 'pick-your-own-pay' experiment and how it relates to building democratic company culture.