Girish Mathrubootham, Founder and Executive Chairman of Freshworks, transformed a startup launched from a Chennai apartment into India’s first Nasdaq-listed SaaS company. Under his leadership, Freshworks achieved a landmark IPO in 2021 with a valuation exceeding $10 billion and now serves more than 150,000 businesses worldwide, including leading brands such as Honda, Cisco, Toshiba, and Bridgestone. Beyond building a global software enterprise, Mathrubootham has championed India’s startup ecosystem through initiatives like SaaSBOOMi and Together Fund. By mentoring over 60 startups and nurturing innovation, he has earned recognition as a Technology Icon driving India’s rise as a global SaaS powerhouse.
