Draft:Shashank Kumar
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Shashank Kumar | |
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| Born | |
| Alma mater | IIT Delhi |
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| Years active | 2012 - present |
| Organization | DeHaat |
Shashank Kumar is an Indian entrepreneur and the co-founder and CEO of DeHaat, an India-based agritech company.[1] He was featured in Forbes India's 30 Under 30 list in 2014.[2] He also appeared in the Amazon Prime Video documentary series Bharat Startup Yatra in 2025.[3]
Early life and education
[edit]Kumar was born in Chhapra, Bihar and did his schooling from Netarhat Residential School in Jharkhand. He later earned an engineering degree from the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi.[4]
Career
[edit]After graduating, Kumar worked in consulting and technology roles before entering the agritech sector.[5] In 2012, he co-founded DeHaat, originally incorporated as Green Agrevolution.[6] The idea emerged from his upbringing in rural Bihar and his exposure to supply chain inefficiencies during his consulting career. This led him to move back home and build a platform focused on providing farmers with access to inputs, advisory services, and market linkages.[7] They initially operated through a limited network of local centres in Bihar and later expanded to more states with a broader integrated supply-chain model.[8]
Awards and recognition
[edit]- Included in Forbes India's 30 Under 30 list (2014) for his work in the agri-tech sector.[9]
- In 2014, Kumar was named among Times Now's "Amazing Indians".[10]
- He was featured in 40 Under 40 list by BW Disrupt in 2017 for leadership in India's startup ecosystem.[11]
- in 2021, Kumar received an award for The Company of the Year (Agro) at the TV9 Dare 2 Dream Awards.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ Shanthi, S. (2025-07-28). "Sowing seeds of growth". The Financial Express. Retrieved 2026-01-08.
- ^ "Shashank Kumar: Guiding Farmers At Every Step". Forbes India. 2014-02-18. Retrieved 2026-01-08.
- ^ "Bharat Startup Yatra - Season 1". Prime Video. Retrieved 2026-01-08.
- ^ "Against the Grain, Seed Guns & DeHaat". Forbes India. 2022-03-09. Retrieved 2026-01-08.
- ^ "Against the Grain, Seed Guns & DeHaat". Forbes India. 2022-03-09. Retrieved 2026-01-08.
- ^ Singh, Manish (2020-04-06). "Agritech startup DeHaat raises $12M to reach more farmers in India". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2026-01-08.
- ^ "How agritech is revolutionising supply chains and retail in agriculture". Fortune India. 2025-03-24. Retrieved 2026-01-08.
- ^ Shanthi, S. (2025-07-28). "Sowing seeds of growth". The Financial Express. Retrieved 2026-01-08.
- ^ "Shashank Kumar: Guiding Farmers At Every Step". Forbes India. 2014-02-18. Retrieved 2026-01-08.
- ^ "Shashank Kumar Speaker Profile". ThinkAg. Retrieved 2026-01-08.
- ^ "Shashank Kumar Speaker Profile". ThinkAg. Retrieved 2026-01-08.
- ^ "Shashank Kumar Speaker Profile". ThinkAg. Retrieved 2026-01-09.