About

Date of Birth	26 January 1983
Place	Muktsar, Punjab
Education	IIT Delhi
Spouse	Grecia Munoz
Net Worth	₹15,284 crore

Background

Co-founder and CEO of Zomato, one of India’s top food-tech startups Deepinder Goyal Having graduating from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi, in 2005 with a degree in Mathematics and Computing, he first worked as a management consultant at Bain & Company. Zomato started the site in 2008 as Foodiebay, then rebranded to Zomato in 2010, inspired by his observation of the trouble his coworkers had access to restaurant menus. Originally concentrated on restaurant discovery and menu aggregation, Zomato rapidly grew into a worldwide food delivery behemoth providing services including table reservations, meal delivery, and restaurant ratings. Zomato grew internationally under his direction and drew large sums of money from big backers including Temasek, Sequoia Capital, and Info Edge. Zomato rose to be among the first Indian unicorn businesses to go public with a profitable IPO in 2021. Resilience has defined Goyal’s leadership as he has negotiated operational obstacles and fierce competition from Swiggy while remaining steadfastly committed to sustainability and creativity. Leading actor in India’s tech and startup scene, his entrepreneurial energy and data-driven approach have set him apart.

Career

Deepinder Goyal co-founded Zomato in 2008 first as Foodiebay, a website for menu aggregation and restaurant discovery. Having studied mathematics and computer science at IIT Delhi and worked as a management consultant at Bain & Company, Goyal saw the need for simple access to restaurant data, which inspired the development of Zomato. Under his direction, the business grew to be a worldwide food-tech behemoth, extending offerings to food delivery, table reservations, and restaurant ratings. Through a strong IPO in 2021, Zomato went public. Resilience in overcoming obstacles, an emphasis on innovation, and his part in elevating Zomato a leader in the worldwide food-tech scene define Goyal’s career.

Appearance

• Joined as an investor to mentor entrepreneurs, Shark Tank India (Season 3, 2024).
• Seen on several business TV interviews covering Zomato’s path.
• took part in panels and talks about food-tech and company expansion.
• Rare sharing of personal events and sporadic Zomato-related materials on Instagram.

Profession

Entrepreneur Deepinder Goyal co-founders and runs Zomato, a top worldwide food-tech company. Having studied mathematics and computers at IIT Delhi, Goyal worked for Bain & Company as a management consultant before starting Zomato in 2008. Originally concentrated on restaurant discovery, under his direction Zomato developed into a complete platform providing food delivery, table bookings, and restaurant ratings. Goyal is well-known for his data-driven strategy, tenacity in conquering corporate obstacles, and dedication to innovation—all of which assist Zomato rise to be a major participant in the worldwide food-tech sector.

Road to Success

Deepinder Goyal started his route to success with his degree in Mathematics and Computing from IIT Delhi. Working as a management consultant at Bain & Company, he saw a void in the market for easily available restaurant information, which inspired Zomato’s founding in 2008. Originally serving restaurant menus, restaurant ratings, and table bookings, what began as a platform for menus rapidly grew into a worldwide food-tech powerhouse. Zomato thrived and grew globally under his leadership, tenacious in overcoming competitors, and innovative approach; finally, in 2021 it became a publicly traded firm. Leading figures in the tech and food-tech sector’s Goyal is a result of his strategic vision and tenacity.

Early Career and Education

Studies: Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Computing from IIT Delhi (2005).

Highlights of your career key:
1. Originally Foodiebay, co-founded Zomato in 2008 and renamed it 2010.
2. Expanded internationally, Zomato leads in food-tech and restaurant finding.
3. Oversaw Zomato’s 2021 IPO, therefore attesting to a major turning point in the company’s expansion.
4. Effectively negotiated rivalry, especially from rivals like Swiggy.
5. With an eye toward food-tech innovation and sustainability.

Investment in Shark Tank India Season 3

Sr. No.	Brand	Idea
1.	Goenchi Feni	Alcohol brand