About

Bharat Gupta is a seasoned entrepreneur and tech leader with over a decade of experience in the industry. Currently serving as the CEO and Co-founder of FunctionUp, he is responsible for building tech talent and driving the company's growth. FunctionUp is a Y Combinator W21 startup that aims to help companies build and scale their tech teams by providing them with access to a curated network of top-tier tech talent. Prior to FunctionUp, Bharat co-founded Fanplay, a social gaming platform that was acquired by Paytm, where he served as General Manager. With a deep understanding of the Indian tech landscape, Bharat has been instrumental in driving growth and innovation in the industry. Bharat's educational background includes an Accelerator Program from Y Combinator, a Master of Business Administration from the Indian School of Business, and a Bachelor of Engineering from Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology. He also completed his AISSCE from Birla Vidya Niketan. With over 10 years of relevant experience, Bharat has a proven track record of building and scaling successful tech startups. He is passionate about using technology to solve real-world problems and is committed to building a better future for all.