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Sanjay Ghare | |
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 Sanjay Ghare, Founder and CEO of Vervotech | |
| Born | India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur, Investor, Author, Podcast Host |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Known for | Founder of Vervotech; Host of Candid with Sanjay |
Notable work | Vervotech, JPMorgan Chase & Co, Candid with Sanjay |
| Title | Forbes Technology Council Member, TEDx Speaker |
Sanjay Ghare is an Indian entrepreneur, investor, and travel technology leader best known as the founder and CEO of Vervotech, a global accommodation data company acquired by Constellation Software.[1] With over 18 years of experience in SaaS and travel technology, he has built, advised, and invested in multiple high-growth companies, including Techspian, Zeal Connect, Guestara, TravClan, and VantisCorp.[2] He is also the host of Candid with Sanjay, regarded as one of the most viewed travel and hospitality podcasts in the world.
Early career
Sanjay began his career in the travel technology space, eventually joining Tavisca Solutions as Vice President. At Tavisca, he built the SaaS division from the ground up and scaled it to customers across more than 15 countries.[3] The company was later acquired by cxLoyalty in 2018, which was subsequently acquired by JPMorgan Chase, where the technology now powers Chase Travel.[3]
Vervotech
Sanjay co-founded Vervotech in October 2018, a bootstrapped travel technology company with the mission of "Organising the World's Accommodation Data." Under his leadership, the company became a trusted name in hotel mapping, room mapping, and accommodation data, serving over 1,000 online travel companies worldwide.[1]
Vervotech was later acquired by Juniper Group, a division of Constellation Software, one of the world's largest software conglomerates.[4] Sanjay continued to lead the company after the acquisition and doubled its revenue within two years.
Other ventures
Beyond Vervotech, Sanjay has co-founded, invested in, and advised several companies in the technology and travel sectors, including:
- Techspian, a technology services firm founded during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Zeal Connect
- Guestara, a hospitality technology platform
- TravClan, a B2B travel platform
- VantisCorp
He is also the founder of the Ram Sukrut Kalyan Foundation, a non-profit organisation focused on empowering rural youth through skill development.[1]
Public speaking and media
Sanjay is a TEDx Speaker, having delivered a talk titled "The Power of Necessity: How Overcoming Circumstances Led to Success" on the TED platform.[5] He hosts Candid with Sanjay, a podcast featuring conversations with industry leaders, founders, and innovators across the travel and hospitality industry.
He is also a member of the Forbes Technology Council and contributes a regular column to Forbes, where he writes on entrepreneurship, growth strategy, and emerging technology in travel.[1]
Recognition
- Member, Forbes Technology Council
- TEDx Speaker
- Successful exit of Vervotech to Constellation Software
- "Guiding Star" Award, Tavisca Solutions (2015)[2]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Sanjay Ghare | Founder & CEO – Vervotech, Forbes Technology Council
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Sanjay Ghare – Founder & CEO at Vervotech, LinkedIn
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Sanjay Ghare takes a masterclass on building vertical SaaS, Founder Thesis Podcast
- ↑ Vervotech acquired as Constellation continues acquisition spree, PhocusWire
- ↑ The Power of Necessity, TED