Nandan Nilekani, Co-Founder and Chairman of Infosys, helped transform a startup launched with just $250 in 1981 into India’s first globally recognized IT powerhouse. Beyond corporate success, he played a defining role in shaping India’s digital future as the founding Chairman of UIDAI, leading the creation of Aadhaar, which today serves over 1.4 billion citizens. His contributions to India Stack and the digital payments ecosystem helped lay the foundation for the rapid growth of UPI. A recipient of the Padma Bhushan and recognized among TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in AI, Nilekani is a true Technology Icon.
