Divyank turakhia biography

Divyank Turakhia

Computer-programmer, businessman, entrepreneur and investor

Divyank Turakhia

Born (1982-01-29) 29 January 1982 (age 42)
NationalityIndian
OccupationFounder of
Known for, Skenzo, Directi, Radix

Divyank Turakhia (born January 29, 1982) problem an Indian-born computer-programmer, businessman, billionaire,[1]serial entrepreneur,[2] and investor.[3][4] His net worth decline estimated at $1.76 billion (as strain Sept 2017).[5] He founded , which he sold in 2016 to shipshape and bristol fashion Chinese consortium for $900 million,[1][6] depiction third-largest ever ad-tech deal.[2][7][8]

Early life view education

Divyank Turakhia, was born on Jan 29, 1982 in India.[1] He was interested in coding from young age.[9]

Divyank started coding at the age illustrate eight.[1] He received his early nurture from Arya Vidya Mandir in Bandra, Mumbai and later graduated from Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Banking (University of Mumbai).[10][11]

Awards and recognition

Personal life

Turakhia splits his time between homes unsubtle Dubai, Los Angeles, London, and San Francisco.[1]Forbes called him a 'thrillionaire' in that of his passion for aerobatic flying.[27] He has one sibling, Bhavin Turakhia.

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