Aadit Palicha Biography, Age, Wiki, Family, Net Worth, Career

Aadit Palicha is the CEO and founder of Zepto, a fast Indian grocery delivery startup. He was born on April 3, 2001, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He did computer engineering at Stanford University and quit college to become an entrepreneur.

Early Life & Education

Palicha went to school in Mumbai and later enrolled at Stanford University to study computer science, but he quit to start his business. He began his career at the age of 17 when he began GoPool, a ride-sharing application. He also co-founded PryvaSee, an artificial intelligence-based privacy policy abridgment project.

Career & Zepto's Success

Palicha and his co-founder Kaivalya Vohra launched the 10-minute grocery delivery firm Zepto in 2021. Although their previous startup, Kiranakart, did not work out, they strategized their way, which made Zepto an overnight hit.

Funding & Growth

Zepto raised $100 million in funds from Y Combinator and reached a valuation of $570 million in six months of its operation. In 2022, its valuation rose to $900 million.

Competition & Growth: Zepto rivals peers like Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart, and Dunzo. It is also expanding its services, i.e., tea, coffee, and instant commerce services.
Awards: A member of Hurun India's 30 Under 30, Palicha was also among the youngest and most successful Indian entrepreneurs, as per the name bestowed.

Personal Life

Parents: Father - Kavit Palicha, Mother - Urvashi Palicha
Sibling: One brother, Ishaan Palicha
Relationship Status: Single
Physical Attributes
Height: 5 ft 11 in (1.82 m)
Weight: 50 kg
Eye Colour: Black
Hair Colour: Black
Net Worth & Future Outlook
Net Worth: $900 million

Vision: Zepto is dedicated to growing a series of cities, growing its AI-driven logistics, and continue dominating the fast commerce platform.

Aadit Palicha's achievement says a lot about what young Indian entrepreneurs can achieve, as innovative thinking and dedication can break traditional markets.