Shubhendu Sharma
FounderFounder at Wifi Dabba, Inc.
Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India
FoundedWifi Dabba, Inc. Β· YC
About
Founder of Wifi Dabba, which builds wireless connectivity infrastructure and community solutions in India.
Shubhs @shubhendusharma
The number I'd point to isn't the national average. It's that government schools went from 46% to 63% internet coverage in just two years. That's the fastest improvement in the dataset. Those are also the students least likely to have a reliable connection waiting at home. https://t.co/MRVIWviUMS
Aug 1, 2026 Β· β₯ 4
Shubhs @shubhendusharma
The headline is a rocket. The lesson is a policy. Six years ago, no private Indian company could legally build a rocket. India opened space to private players in 2020, and that unlock is what put Vikram-1 in orbit: a private company reaching orbit alongside ISRO. Connectivity https://t.co/XcdGhBXlRh
Jul 31, 2026 Β· β₯ 3
Shubhs @shubhendusharma
If you want to go deeper on what it actually takes to connect rural India, this is one of the best explainers I've read. https://t.co/zuPeWF7yuw
Jul 30, 2026
Founder at Wifi Dabba, Inc.YC W17
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Experience
- Wifi Dabba, Inc.Foundercurrent2016 β presentBengaluru, Karnataka, India
- MildlyClassic Technologies Private LimitedNon Executive Directorcurrent2015 β presentBengaluru, Karnataka, India
- Y CombinatorYC Alumcurrent2016 β presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- Sk Access Pvt LtdDirector of Products2014 β 2016Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- Tofu Technology Pvt Ltd.Co Founder2011 β 2015Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- Centre for Innovation Incubation and Entrepreneurship, IIMAProgram Evangelist2010 β 2011Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- Legwork Labs LLPFounder2009 β 2011
- Mahindra British TelecomSoftware Engineer2007 β 2009Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Education
- Y CombinatorW17
- Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
- Visvesvaraya Technological University
- St Pauls AcademyScience
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Also attended Visvesvaraya Technological University13
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Also worked at Wifi Dabba, Inc.1
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Also worked at Centre for Innovation Incubation and Entrepreneurship, IIMA62
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