About

Varun Banka is a highly accomplished entrepreneur and co-founder of Atlan, a leading data management platform that enables data teams to democratize their data. With over 9 years of experience in the industry, Varun has established himself as a visionary leader with a deep understanding of the data ecosystem. Prior to co-founding Atlan, Varun was the co-founder of SocialCops, a data-for-good company that built India's entire National Data Platform, which is used by PM Modi and every member of parliament in India. SocialCops also powers the UN SDGs monitoring as a global partner for the United Nations for countries including India, Sri Lanka, and Papua New Guinea. Varun's work at SocialCops impacted the lives of over a billion people and earned the company recognition as a New York Times Global Visionary and Yourstory Best Impact startup in India. At Atlan, Varun has led the company's growth and expansion, serving over 200 teams in 50 countries, ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies. Atlan's customers include Unilever, Milkbasket, Barbeque Nation, WPP and GroupM, Mahindra Group, and InMobi. The company's investors and advisors include Ratan Tata, Rajan Anandan, 500 Startups, WaterBridge Ventures, Google Launchpad (class of 2018), and Unreasonable Future (class of 2019). Varun's educational background includes a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Nanyang Technological University, where he majored in Computer Engineering and Business Minor. He is also proficient in Big Data and product management. Overall, Varun Banka is a highly accomplished and visionary entrepreneur who has made significant contributions to the data ecosystem through his work at Atlan and SocialCops. He is a proven leader with a deep understanding of the industry and a passion for driving innovation and growth.